F-Secure makes every digital moment more secure, for everyone. For over 35 years, we’ve led the cyber security industry, protecting tens of millions of people online together with our 200+ service provider partners. We value our Fellows' individuality, with an inclusive environment where diversity drives innovation and growth. What makes you unique is what we value – be yourself, that is (y)our greatest asset. Founded in Finland, F‑Secure has offices in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

As a Senior Backend Engineer with a focus on architectural resiliency, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our systems remain robust, secure, and adaptable in a rapidly evolving tech environment. This role will involve working on the backbone of our backend infrastructure, addressing scalability, and enabling seamless integration with our microservices architecture. Your responsibilities will cover the entire software lifecycle, from conceptual design and implementation to performance optimization and long-term resiliency planning.

You’ll work alongside the Architecture Community to ensure technology governance standards are met and bring a fresh perspective to continuously improve our backend services. If you’re passionate about creating resilient and reliable systems, enjoy collaborating with international teams, and have a growth mindset focused on quality and performance, this role is for you!

Key responsibilities:
Architectural resiliency: Drive the design and implementation of resilient backend systems, focusing on scalability, performance, and fault tolerance.

System modernization: Lead the adoption of modern architecture frameworks, enabling smooth transitions from legacy systems where needed.

Collaboration across functions: Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, quality engineers, and product managers, to ensure backend architecture meets operational and business needs.

Technology governance and documentation: Document architectural designs, system components, and guidelines to support both immediate needs and long-term development.

Operational excellence: Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines, implement end-to-end monitoring, and improve system performance and security practices.

Why you’ll thrive in this role

Joining our talented team in Finland, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape and enhance our backend systems in a global setting. Reporting to the Team Lead, Architectural resiliency and collaborating with up to 100 skilled professionals, you’ll work in an agile, innovation-driven environment where your contributions will make a difference to our technology ecosystem.

What we’re looking for

Technical expertise in resilient architecture: You bring hands-on experience in backend software development and architectural design, with a focus on resiliency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. You have:
A minimum of 5+ years working in backend software development and architecture
A strong foundation in creating resilient microservices and experience in cloud platforms like AWS or similar.
Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, or Node JS).
Familiarity with tools like AWS Cloud Formation for infrastructure as code.
CI/CD and Dev Ops proficiency: You are comfortable building and managing CI/CD pipelines, automating tests, and implementing solutions for efficient software delivery.
Collaboration and leadership: You enjoy guiding teams towards best practices in software resiliency, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, and mentoring others to foster continuous improvement.
Innovation and problem-solving mindset: You bring an experimental and improvement-driven approach to your work, embracing opportunities to optimize processes and solve complex challenges.
Effective communication and adaptability: With professional proficiency in English, you’re able to work effectively in a multicultural and globally distributed environment.

Technical stack

You’ll be primarily working with AWS cloud services and backend frameworks such as Java, Python, and Node JS. Familiarity with additional technologies related to API management and data resiliency is beneficial, as you’ll contribute to system stability and scaling across diverse domains.

What our team has to offer you:
Innovative technology - Dive into the world of cyber security with a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're a Dev Ops guru, a mobile i OS expert, or a Java Script wizard, you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a real impact.
At F-Secure, collaboration is key. We believe in the power of teamwork and actively foster an environment where ideas are shared, challenges are tackled together, and successes are celebrated as a collective, and freedom is substantial.
Your development matters to us. With access to ongoing training and development opportunities, you'll have the support you need to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or explore new opportunities within the company, we'll be with you every step of the way.
Join a global company with a local presence. With offices in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific, F-Secure offers the opportunity to work on projects that have a worldwide impact. Your contributions will help shape the future of cyber security on a global scale.
At F-Secure, diversity is more than just a buzzword – it's a core value. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.

Our benefits include extensive health care, phone and gym benefit, remote working and many more things to keep our best asset – people - happy!

A security vetting will possibly be conducted for the selected candidate in accordance to our employment process.

If you want to know more about the role, beyond this job description, or have any questions about the hiring process, please contact the hiring manager Fareed Ahmed (fareed.ahmed@f-secure.com).

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Great Place to Work

Over 500 amazing colleagues in nearly 30 offices

Possibility to protect the world

Work with best of class experts who care

Relaxed, open and fun working environment

68+ of nationalities

Global with the spirit of a small company

Fellowship Culture

The F-Secure team is diverse, fun-loving, and full of energy. Our Fellowship means that “we” are bigger than “me”. Fellowship is the glue that creates trust and accountability, and it is built on our four core values: Keep Focus, I Make a Difference, Just Do It and Dare to Care.

We keep focus by doing the right things right. We communicate with clarity, set clear goals and execute them on time and with quality.

We make a difference by acknowledging that every one of us plays a part in making a meaningful impact, and by taking accountability and pride in our work. We support one another and celebrate success together.

We just do it by encouraging Fellows to make their own decisions. We embrace the freedom and the responsibility that comes with it.

We dare to care by creating a safe and trusting environment, where we all have a chance to speak up on things that matter, and to give and get feedback.

See yourself here? Bring your best self and apply now.

Diversity & Inclusion:
F-Secure is an equal opportunity employer and believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to nationality, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, gender (including gender reassignment), sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or physical or mental disability. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you!

1988F-Secure established under the name Data Fellows

1992First public hysteria about a computer virus

2002First Antivirus for mobile phones

2004F‑Secure Labs launches first antivirus industry blog

2009F‑Secure’s next step into the cloud

2015F-Secure aims to become the leading European cyber security company

2018MWR Info Security joins F-Secure

2022F-Secure separated its consumer and enterprise business areas through a de-merger. From a pioneering cyber security company, we are now founding a dynamic, consumer focused, partner driven company: highly profitable with a strong, global market presence and growth focus.

Milla Saari | Contact Person