Lead Full Stack Developer

Kalmar is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services.

We are making every move count

Kalmar Digital Solutions creates data-driven software and services for intelligent cargo handling. By using cutting-edge cloud technologies and industry best practices, we are responsible for driving digital and AI transformation and accelerating the development of software solutions across Kalmar.

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do and we strive to make global trade smarter and eco-friendly while securing the growth of new digital business for Kalmar and its customers. Kalmar is a leading provider of cargo and load handling solutions globally so your actions will have a great impact on the industry.

Our recent projects at Kalmar Digital Solutions include for example Kalmar Insight performance management tool for cargo handling operations that turns data into actionable, impactful insights.

We are now looking for a Lead Full Stack Developer to join us in Tampere. 

You will be a member of our team developing digital software products for our customers and building data driven web and mobile applications in agile teams.

As a lead developer, you lead the development teams by example. You are able to create elegant solutions to complex, real-world engineering problems. You help your team to deliver on its goals by coaching developers and by continuously improving the ways we develop software. In the lead developer role you won’t have managerial responsibilities towards your teammates, but instead you'll focus on leading the team's work and coaching your colleagues. 

You have a strong understanding of the different areas of software ranging from frontend to backend services and infrastructure. You are able to communicate effectively when analysing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues together with other developers and stakeholders. 

Our ideal candidate has:

• Several years of professional hands-on experience in developing large-scale cloud and Web based software systems
• Strong working knowledge in programming languages like Typescript, Javascript/Node.js and Python
• Good working knowledge of cloud technologies like containers, serverless computing, DevOps, data streaming, microservices, databases, IaC and REST APIs
• Good understanding of modern UI frameworks such as REACT, Angular and Vue
• Experience in at least one of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Understanding of automation and infrastructure management tools like Ansible, CloudFormation, Terraform, Jenkins, and similar
• Proficiency with agile and lean software development methods and technologies 
• Good communication skills allowing collaboration with stakeholders from various backgrounds and provide support
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
• M.Sc (Eng.) or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Additionally, we appreciate:  

• Hands-on experience with one or more AWS services such as ECS, RDS, Lambda, Glue, Kinesis, S3, DynamoDB, Athena, IAM, AWS IoT Core, CDK and CloudFormation.
• Experience with IoT systems
• Web application development experience with REACT, node.js

What we offer: 

• We could be your ideal employer, if you value working on your own software products with leading edge software and cloud technologies, including our IoT and data analytics system and AI on AWS. 
• Opportunities to grow your career in a global environment with extensive professional development and highly interesting and meaningful software projects to work with. Our culture promotes continuous learning and development, supported by our internal platform, LEARN, offering hundreds of online courses on various topics. 
• We prioritise work-life balance, providing flexible working hours and a hybrid work model tailored to meet both your needs and those of your team.
• A fixed monthly salary, determined by your experience and skills, along with a performance-based bonus system.
• Benefits like a mobile phone, and Edenred lunch and well-being benefit, which can also be used for commuting or health services. We offer comprehensive healthcare through Mehiläinen, supplemented by our health insurance fund for additional well-being coverage. 
• A place where you can make a real impact with long-term career prospects and meaningful opportunities. As a proud member of the UN Global Compact initiative, Kalmar is committed to sustainable and ethical business practices. Visit our website to learn more about why Kalmar is a great place to work and meet our people.

Interested to join? 

Please submit your application in English.

The applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled.

For information on the recruitment process, working at Kalmar or for any technical questions about the role, please contact Waqas Hafeez: waqas.hafeez@kalmarglobal.com 

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Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,000 people. In 2023, the company's sales on a carve-out basis totalled approximately EUR 2.0 billion.
www.kalmarglobal.com