Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (m/f/d)

About us We’re the smart Innovation Platform trusted by over 600 global organizations to manage the full innovation lifecycle, from strategic foresight to ideation, tech scouting, startup engagement, and project execution. Our modular, AI-powered software connects strategy with delivery, helping business units align efforts, make smarter decisions, and scale what works across the enterprise. With more than 20 years of experience, a team of over 160 employees, and expert consulting, HYPE enables organizations to make innovation systematic, inclusive, and outcome-driven – reducing costs, driving growth, and building resilience in a constantly changing world. We are currently looking for a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (m/f/d) Location: Hybrid – 50% on-site in Espoo, Finland Your tasks You’ll work on HYPE Boards, our multi-tenant SaaS idea-management product. It’s a large, long-lived Django codebase with a JavaScript single-page frontend, running on AWS (Amazon Web Services). Key Responsibilities - Build new product features across the full stack, roughly half backend (Python, Django, Django REST Framework) and half frontend (JavaScript) - Design and extend REST APIs - Refactor and modernize a large codebase safely - Build and maintain integrations with external tools - Contribute to our growing set of AI-powered features - Analyze and resolve performance, database and integration issues in production - Review code with a security mindset - Write automated API, unit and end-to-end tests, and ship through CI/CD Your profile - Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent qualification - 8+ years of professional experience with Python and Django - Solid experience designing APIs with Django REST Framework - Strong PostgreSQL skills, including query tuning and migrations on live data - Experience with multi-tenant SaaS applications and authorization models - Solid JavaScript skills and experience refactoring legacy frontend code - A disciplined approach to testing (API, unit and end-to-end) - Ability to read and debug infrastructure: Docker and Terraform - Web security knowledge: OWASP, OAuth2, SAML/SSO - Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development, review and refactoring - Strong analytical skills, a sense of ownership and responsibility, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving - Very good English language skills Why HYPE? Make an Impact: Help companies shape their future by driving innovation programs that matter Strong Start: Onboard with expert support and learn from a global team of experienced professionals Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible work schedules Career Growth: Ongoing development and clear pathways to expand your role Collaborative culture: A supportive, inclusive, and international team environment Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of something bigger – accelerating innovation for a better world Your contact persons Charline Kocourek is your contact in the Human Resources department. Please apply directly via the provided link through our applicant tracking system, Personio. If you have any further questions, please contact us via jobs@hype.de.