Are you interested in quantum computing and looking for a new job opportunity in the field? Would you like to develop innovative technology with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Do you want to build an excellent science career and work at the interface of academy and industry?
VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2000 brilliant minds is focused on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT’s research infra at VTT World.
We are now looking for a Service Owner/Developer to join our Quantum algorithms and software team, Espoo
The VTT quantum service owner/developer will be responsible for technical development, overall management, maintenance and lifetime of the VTT Quantum computing service. Your role will encompass both strategic oversight and hands-on software development to ensure our quantum computing services meet customer needs and align with organizational goals. You will communicate with key stakeholders across the organization to design the architecture and roadmap.
Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of VTT's quantum computing service and feature planning together with stakeholders
• Manage the service lifecycle, including planning, development, deployment, and continuous improvement
• Communicate with end users, gather customer feedback and help guide the direction of the technical development.
• Contribute to a software framework to enable external users and VTTs customers to access and run on VTT’s quantum computers
• Monitor service performance and implement necessary changes to improve quality and customer satisfaction.
• Design, code, test, and maintain software applications
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing software applications
• Collaborate with other developers, designers, and stakeholders to create high-quality software solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve skills and the software developed

What we’re looking for

• Strong communication skills for collaborating with designers via tools like Figma, ensuring seamless UI/UX integration with backend services.
• Experience in fullstack development using Python, React, Postgres DB, and Docker to build scalable web applications.
• Experience working with cloud environments such as Azure for deploying, scaling, and managing applications.
• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including tools like Keycloak and Open ID Connect (OIDC), to manage secure authentication and authorization processes.
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for software testing and deployment automation.
• Interest in and knowledge of the quantum computing field, with the desire to explore its intersection with software development.

What we offer you:

• Visionary work in technology. We offer positions at the cutting-edge of technology and engineering from next generation microelectronics and quantum technology to automation and robotics, energy systems and more. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating sustainable growth by solving systemic and technological challenges, so your work will go towards creating real, positive impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.
• Fascinating projects, excellent research environment. With us, you get to work on a combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects, both locally and internationally.
• Great career opportunities, superb colleagues. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us over 10 years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. Collaborating in a cross-disciplinary community with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun.
• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture great team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work–life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays, we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation programmes and trainings on cognitive ergonomics.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!
Please send your CV and application via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 8th of December 2024. A security clearance procedure may be conducted during the recruitment process.
Interested and want to hear more?
For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Matti Palomäki (matti.palomaki@vtt.fi)
We look forward to hearing from you!