Backend Developer

We are looking for a Backend Developer to join our small product team. Our main customer facing product is a mobile application (thousands of daily users) which is helping people adopt healthy habits and reach better metabolic health every day (check out a real member story here).

In order for our mobile application to flow smoothly, there is a lot of work done behind the curtains! We now invite you to bring your expertise, challenge yourself and join the team creating thoroughly planned and intentionally executed solutions.

You'll be taking ownership of Backend/Cloud/Data services built on top of tech like Typescript, Node, AWS, Docker, Terraform, Lambdas, and Python. Together we plan, architect, and implement the foundation of what moves Veri forward as a company. All while utilising the right cutting edge tools.

Depending on your interests you may also choose to contribute to other aspects of the product such as our app, data science, website, ... Something is for sure – you'll be constantly involved in contributing to the bigger picture of developing the most beautiful, insightful, and lovable product for our users.

This role is open for applicants coming from a varying spectrum of experience - whether you have less experience and you feel like pushing the boundaries, or you're a seasoned engineer, we can make it work. We'll adjust factors such as your responsibilities or compensation based on your experience. Read more about what are the most important things for us below.

What do we expect?

• You can readily learn most technologies as you go. You agree that technologies are tools, not an ideology.
• Strong analytical skills and algorithmic thinking.
• A strong feeling of ownership towards your work.
• Continuously learning and growing is apart of your mindset.
• You have experience using some Object-Oriented Language (JS/TS, Python, Java, ...) and are familiar with tech/ideas that are part of software development lifecycle (Git, PRs, testing, ...).
• You are excited about helping people live a metabolically healthy life — you don't need to know everything about metabolic health, but should be eager to learn more.
  
  

What do we appreciate?

• Curiosity and drive to contribute wherever you see fit. We’re a silo-less team and some of our projects span across the whole spectrum of Backend/Cloud/Web/Mobile/Data.
• Fluency specifically with some of our tech: Node, Typescript, Terraform, Docker, Postgres or AWS.
• Previous experience in one or more of these areas: Software Architecture, Cloud, DevOps, Data Science, React Native.
• You're not one to throw up on a rollercoaster - we’re a small and dynamic company, and we’re not afraid to change our ways of working whenever we find the need.
• You've been involved in a high-growth tech-driven startup environment and you're excited about the opportunity to disrupt a legacy industry.
  
  

What can we give in exchange?

• A fast-paced and thrilling working environment
• A nimble team (~25 people) of builders
• Excellent team culture built on trust
• Transparent working environment
• Flexible working hours to improve work-life balance
• Trust and autonomy to work on what you see fit and essential
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Transparent, open Compensation policy
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vacation: 30 paid vacation days per year
• Work Accessories: Computer, Laptop, Phone, Headphones, Mouse, Keyboard. If needed we can tune your WFH setup (table, chair etc.)
• Other: Access to sensors monthly (the continuous glucose monitors which are used with our very own product!), wearable (Apple Watch, Oura or other), books every quarter
• Lunch, Exercise and Culture Benefits
  
  

Process

• Intro chat (30 minutes)
  
  

You'll first talk to the relevant hiring manager on a short call; you won't need to prepare anything in advance. We would love to hear your story, where you're aiming to go and understand if we can be helpful in that journey. In exchange we'll share you how we came to be, and who we are. Also we’ll give you an overview of our product – tech stack, development process and our roadmap.

We’ll chat virtually over Google Meet or live at our office in Kallio, Helsinki.

If we both are excited and you seem like an excellent fit we'll move forward. The process may be slightly adjusted based on your timeline and experience, but most of the time the rest of it looks as below:

• Technical Task (~4 hours)
  
  

We'll provide you a take-home task to assess your technical skills and execution. After you submit the task, we’ll carefully review your work. If the submission demonstrates the skills we’re looking for we’ll move forward.

Task review + Technical Interview (2 hours)

After finishing the task you'll get to demo your work to a few developers from our tech team. We'll also assess your technical expertise at this stage.

You’ll get to ask more questions about the product, the role and our stack. We'd also love to hear about your sweet spot and interests within the areas we are working on.

Here again, if we feel that you could contribute to our work and you're excited about the challenges we face we'll move forward.

• Meeting the Crew (30 minutes)
  
  

We'll get a one or more people outside of tech to get in touch one last time before making a final decision. This is the perfect opportunity for you to get to know the wider surface of our company. If we collectively believe there is a good fit we’ll make you an offer following our Open Compensation Model.

1️⃣ We aim to keep our process light, punctual, and strict.

2️⃣ We aim to move go through the recruitment process in no more than 3 weeks. If you require to move faster, let's get in touch and see what we can do :)

3️⃣ Per our values of Growth Mindset and Transparency we’ll always share the reasoning if you are rejected after talking with us.

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