Would you like to work in an organization where the work you do is meaningful and will have a direct impact on the lives of millions of people and businesses? Our core business is data and how it can be utilized, to help our customers make intelligent decisions. We are together building a culture where we are described by co-workers as friendly, professional and caring and where you are encouraged to challenge yourself. We are searching for a dedicated Software Development Manager to join our team!
What will you do?
As Software Development Manager Finland you will lead, coach, and develop a team of software engineers working across modern and legacy systems, building a high-performing engineering culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
You will drive the maintenance and development of our data-driven products which enable better decision-making for businesses and consumers, while evolving a landscape that includes business-critical legacy platforms.
You balance innovation, technical debt, and operational stability while safeguarding data quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
This role combines people leadership, delivery responsibility and technology modernization in a highly data-centric environment.
You report to Head of IT Development and are a part of the leadership team within the development organization.
Who are you?
To succeed in this role, you bring a strong combination of leadership experience, technical understanding, and the ability to drive modern software development practices.
Leadership experience: A proven track record as a Software Development Manager or in a similar leadership role.
Technical background: Practical software development experience and a solid understanding of agile development methods.
Modern engineering practices: The ability to promote and embed best practices such as CI/CD, cloud, APIs, and microservices.
Data and compliance awareness: Experience in data-centric and regulated environments is highly valued.
Future-focused mindset: A strong interest in how AI can enhance software development is essential.
Business contribution: Experience with budget responsibility and contributing to product and platform roadmap planning.
We place great emphasis on personal characteristics and attitudes in our recruitments and are looking for a change driven and pragmatic leader with a structured approach, excellent communication skills and a people-first mindset.
You take ownership naturally and work closely with cross-functional teams in Finland, Sweden, and other Nordic markets.
You thrive in a product-centric operating model and help connect people, priorities, and outcomes across teams.
You communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs clearly to relevant stakeholders as part of your role.
You are fluent in Finnish and English.
Practical information
Type of employment: Full time, permanent
Start date: September 1st, 2026 or as agreed
Office location: Elielinaukio, Helsinki
And lastly, why us?
We operate in a scalable and digital business with intelligence at the core. We are continuing our exciting journey to become the Nordic knowledge company that powers society with intelligence. Here you will work in an environment with a high development phase where we continuously strive to improve our ways of working and to be innovative in our service development. You would work close to people and businesses with possibilities to make an impact.
We are also proud of the value-based company that we are building together. You would spend your days amongst engaged, caring and competent colleagues that will support and challenge you. And if you do the same, you will make a great colleague. For us, how you act and behave towards your colleagues and external stakeholders is equally important as your competence.
Do not hesitate to contact the recruiting manager, Erika Parneborg (erika.parneborg@uc.se), if you have any questions about us or the process.
If you have read this far with excitement and meet the above qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please press "apply now" and send in your application!
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Curious about the application process?
We want to ensure that you as a candidate receive a fair assessment in a recruitment process where all candidates are assessed on equal terms, based on what is relevant to the current role. We use Alva Labs assessments to help us increase our hiring success by identifying the candidates that are most likely to thrive and be successful in the role, in addition to interviews and references. For some roles we also apply background checks.
Enento Group is an equal opportunity employer. We promote diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Enento Group is a Nordic knowledge company powering society with intelligence since 1905. We collect and transform data into intelligence and knowledge used in interactions between people, businesses and societies. Our digital services, data and information empower companies and consumers in their daily digital decision processes, as well as financial processes and sales and marketing processes. 420 people are working for Enento Group in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark and the company had a net sale in 2019 of 146 MEUR. Enento Group is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki with the ticker ENENTO.
