Helsinki, Finland
1 day ago
Software Engineer III
Description Position at Ookla

Ookla® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®.Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.We’re looking for a lead engineer to join the Ekahau engineering team to help us process the world’s best collection of data on mobile and fixed internet performance and transform it to valuable insights and features for our end users. As a lead engineer, you will design and implement scalable data models and pipelines for connecting multiple data sources for new product features that meet both our end users' and internal stakeholders' requirements while ensuring international compliance. The applicants should have hands-on skills and attitude, a strong technical background in cloud, software and data architectures, and excellent communication skills. Experience in AI and ML is a plus.We are committed to providing you a flexible work environment where individuality, fun, and talent are all valued equally. If you consider yourself innovative, adept at collaboration, and you care deeply about the work you do, we want to talk! Expectations for SuccessYou are able to collaborate closely with product managers, data and research scientists and product engineering teams to understand product requirements.You are able to turn product requirements to viable and scalable architectures and implementations in a high data volume environment.You are able to facilitate complex feature implementations across multiple teams, and implement needed critical missing pieces to cloud backend yourself.You are enthusiastic about mentoring and guiding junior team members, helping them understand architectural principles, best practices, and effective ways of working.RequirementsWe are looking for the right person, not the exact list of requirements. If you believe your life experience has prepared you for similar challenges, we’d like to hear from you. Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experienceStrong background in object oriented and functional programming using languages like Python, Scala and JavaStrong working knowledge of SQL and databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redshift, Athena and IcebergStrong understanding of data modeling and modern data warehouse architectures like lakehouseExcellent troubleshooting and analysis skillsExcited to learn and work with new technologies in a dynamic environmentStrong communication skills both in person and via virtual mediumsStrong time management skills and a self driven work ethicExperience with AWS cloud services is a plusExperience with event driven architecture and streaming data pipelines is a plusBackground check is requiredBenefitsWe care deeply about each other and the work we do, and our perks are just one way we demonstrate this. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including (but not limited to):Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) options Comprehensive benefits plans (health care, insurance)Professional growth opportunities Lunch and Sports vouchersCommuter benefitsVolunteer paid time offInternet and phone allowanceNice modern office environment in the center of Helsinki

 

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