Backend Developer

Job Description

Backend Developer - Advertising Automation

THE OPPORTUNITY IN A NUTSHELL
You? An experienced, hands-on backend developer with a proven track record of building scalable systems with an innovative spirit and creative problem solver
Role? Backend Developer joining the Advertising Automation team to shape the future of advertising automation across the Nordic marketplaces.
Tech stack? Kotlin, CI/CD tools, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native technologies.
Company? Schibsted Marketplaces, home of Tori & Oikotie, FINN, Blocket, DBA, Bilbasen, and serving millions of users every day across the Nordics!
Location? Join us in Helsinki, with flexibility for hybrid work: your choice, your balance.
Why us? This is your chance to be part of a collaborative team improving ad operations, personalizing user experiences, and optimizing campaigns for millions across platforms like tori.fi, finn.no, blocket.se, dba.dk, and more. You are also part of a brand-new team, so take your team spirit and initiatives with you!

Sounds like your cup of tea? Check out the details below!

 

WHO ARE YOU?

• You have senior and versatile experience in backend development, with a strong foundation and a track record in building scalable and reliable systems using Kotlin or similar languages.
• You are skilled with CI/CD tools, such as GitHub Actions, and have experience working with relational databases like PostgreSQL, along with API development and data processing.
• Youre proficient with cloud-native technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, and have an understanding of security best practices, data protection, and documentation standards like OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Bonus points for advertising domain knowledge or mentoring experience, but curiosity and a willingness to learn matter most.
• As a person, you bring a collaborative and inclusive mindset, an innovative and proactive approach to problem-solving, and a dedication to continuous learning.

WHATS THE JOB LIKE?
As a Backend Developer in our Nordic Advertising Automation team, you design, build, and maintain backend services that drive our advertising ecosystem across the Nordic marketplaces. You work on solutions that automate ad placement, targeting, reporting, and even personalised ad generation, making advertising smarter and more effective for millions of users.

Every day, you collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of backend systems with existing infrastructure and third-party platforms. You actively participate in design meetings to align technical solutions with business objectives, ensuring every solution adds real value. You contribute to code reviews, ensuring high-quality code standards and promoting best practices across the team.
You regularly identify areas for improvement in system architecture and address technical debt, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. You focus on performance and scalability, ensuring our backend services run efficiently and support a growing user base. Projects you work on range from optimising campaign management tools to building systems that personalise user experiences. These solutions play a key role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of platforms like tori.fi, finn.no, blocket.se, and oikotie.fi.

What does success look like? In your first six months, you deliver backend services that reliably automate ad operations and enhance system integrations. By your first year, you have not only optimised key processes but also contributed to architectural improvements that position our advertising ecosystem for future growth.

The challenge to turn into an opportunity!
Our advertising ecosystem is complex and constantly evolving. Working with diverse platforms across multiple countries, you face the challenge of integrating systems while ensuring high performance and security. This is your opportunity to innovate, learn, and grow as you play a vital role in shaping the future of advertising automation for millions of users.

Moreover, as you are joining a new team with colleagues in Finland and Denmark, while initially things might not be set in stone in terms of prioritization and projects, this turns into your opportunity to start shaping a team environment from the ground up, under the flag of open communication, shared learning, and creative problem-solving!

 

GOT YOUR ATTENTION? Let us hear from you!
Turn yourself in by Sunday 26th January. You can choose whether to send your cover letter or go through some questions we prepared to get to know you better :)

QUESTIONS?
Engineering Manager Ole Lynge Soerensen is happy to provide information about the daily work and answer any questions you may have about the role. Ole is best reached on Monday 13th 9-10 + 12-13, and Friday 17th 9-10 + 13:30-15 (Finnish times) at +45 20493723 (only for candidates).

If you have any questions about the recruitment process and along its way, I, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Alessia Porazzi, am here for you!

RECRUITMENT PROCESS?
1. First step with Talent Acquisition Specialist, Alessia (your background, skills & growth goals, Schibsted as an employer)
2. Second meeting with Ole (diving deeper into your background & skills, role goals & expectations)
3. Last technical meeting with the team (diving deeper into your tech competencies and thinking process, and getting to know each other as colleagues)
4. Reference check and offer!

 

About Schibsted Marketplaces
FINN, Blocket, DBA, Bilbasen, Oikotie & Tori. Did you spot any familiar names? Then you already know a bit about Schibsted Marketplaces! We joined forces in January 2023, collaborating closely at the Nordic level to enhance the user-friendliness of our marketplaces. With colleagues all around the Nordics, we share a passion for our work and foster a friendly and caring community. Curiosity, teamwork, problem-solving and continuous learning are the cornerstones of our culture.

Currently, were embarking on an exciting journey of becoming a fully marketplace-focused company holding together 40+ brands. Our mission is to empower people to make smart choices for themselves and future generations, and thats why our future direction is all about staying agile and proactive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape shaping the future of digital marketplaces!

Have a sneak peek at our day-to-day life on LinkedIn & Instagram, and get to know the Schibsted Tech & Shetech Communities along with the Schibsted Talks podcast hosted by our very own colleagues.

Inclusion for us means creating a fair workspace where each of us is respected, celebrated for who we are, and given equal opportunities to thrive. Check out more here about our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.

 

Great Place to Work

 

Support for individual learning & development

 

Extended insurances

 

GoByBike - bike benefit

 

MyWeek - your own wellbeing week

 

Good Life Coffee office cafe & barista

 

Heltti & Auntie healthcare services

 

HOMEsted - ergonomic home office

 

Devices of your choice

 

Possibility to work abroad for 30 days/year (EU)

 

Recreational & lunch benefit

 

Schibsted Activities, like weekly hobby clubs, after work events and more!

 

Afternoon buns on Tuesdays & morning porridge on Thursdays

 

Baby bonus & Pilke childcare services

 

 

Schibsted Finland is part of Schibsted Marketplaces including Oikotie, Tori, FINN, Blocket, DBA & Bilbasen. Our team spans across the Nordics and Poland, united by a shared passion for our work and to foster a friendly and caring community. Curiosity, teamwork, problem-solving and continuous learning are the cornerstones of our culture.

Currently, were embarking on an exciting journey to become a fully marketplace-focused company. Our mission is to empower people to make smart choices for themselves and future generations. To achieve this, we are committed to staying agile and proactive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape shaping the future of digital marketplaces.

 1839Christian Schibsted founds a Printing House.1860Aftenposten is established, soon becoming a favoured and trusted media channel.1966Schibsted acquires VG.1996 - 1998Schibsted buys Aftonbladet and Svenska Dagbladet, two of Swedens leading national quality newspapers.2000Finn.no is founded, today one of Norway's strongest brands.2003Blocket is acquired. Today the number one market place in Sweden.2005Schibsted Growth starts investing in various digital brands.2006The international expansion of Schibsted classified business is starting.2019Adevinta is listed at Oslo Børs. Schibsteds international Marketplaces is spun off into a separate company.2020 - 2021Adevinta acquires 100% of eBay Classifieds Group creating the worlds largest online classified company. As part of the agreement, Schibsted buys DBA.dk and bilbasen.dk2024Schibsted separated into two companies. The news media operations were sold to the Tinius Trust, creating two new companies Schibsted Media and Schibsted Marketplaces.

 

Alessia Porazzi | Contact Person