Job Description

We are IONA, an award-winning composable commerce consultancy with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. Our team operates across Finland, the UK and the Philippines. When you join IONA, you’ll become part of a global team of 50+ professionals delivering next-generation composable commerce solutions for clients like Marimekko, Harvia, Lappset, Vaisala and Berner. We work with modern, API-first and microservices-based solutions and are proud to be a MACH-certified partner.

In August, IONA was once again named one of Finland’s fastest-growing companies (Witted Insights). Growth is in our DNA – and we need you to help us take the next leap!

Why join IONA?

This role is about much more than technical design; it’s about guiding the creation of world-class digital experiences. As a Technical Architect, you will be a vital voice for our clients and the strategic backbone of our delivery.

• Become the technical partner: You will shape technology choices and collaborate with the sales team to design solutions that meet real client needs. You will also mentor our globally distributed developers, leading their work on client projects.

• Embrace ownership: You will have the autonomy to turn big ideas into tangible, scalable results. From the first architectural sketch to the final deployment, you own the technical integrity of the solution.

• Grow with great people: You will collaborate closely with talented colleagues across our markets, including our Lead Developers and Head of Delivery who have built numerous global composable commerce implementations. We have the most experience in Finland in this realm – thus, you'll be learning from and working with the best.

• Shape our future: If you’re interested, you can lend your technical insight to our sales discussions, helping us identify new ways to expand our services and solutions within client partnerships or contribute to and develop the community via mentoring, recruitment, DEIB work or competence development

How you'll contribute:

• Development and Architecture: Leading architectural decisions and ensuring the technical foundation of our projects is built for clean, high-performance output.

• Technical Guidance and Strategy: Acting as a high-level consultant for both our internal teams and our clients, helping navigate complex technical landscapes with confidence.

• Mentorship and Quality: Helping others grow through kind, clear leadership. You will ensure the team thrives by upholding high standards and fostering a culture of continuous technical improvement.

• Client Collaboration: Translating business needs into technical strategy. You will act as a trusted technical advisor for stakeholders, effectively communicating and “selling" technical solutions that drive business value.

Professional benefits we offer you:

• Be a digital pioneer: Work right at the cutting edge of modern commerce, using innovative platforms like commercetools and Contentful to build future-proof ecosystems.

• Sincere and human culture: Experience a leadership style that prioritises people. We take business seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously.

• Inspiring work: Tackle complex, rewarding challenges for respected global brands within a collaborative and supportive environment.

What we hope you bring to the team:

• Broad experience in microservices, headless frontend/backend architecture, performance optimisation and security.

• Familiarity with modern development best practices including automated testing, CI/CD and version control.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to consult and lead in both Finnish and English.

• A proactive mindset and the ability to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution.

What would make you stand out:

• Familiarity with PIM systems (such as Akeneo or Bluestone PIM).

• Experience within the MACH ecosystem or cloud-native environments.

Our benefits

The compensation for this role ranges from 6000 € to 8500 €, depending on your professional skillset and level of seniority.

• Comprehensive health benefits that truly support your overall well-being – including dental care

• Sports, massage and culture benefit

• Office in downtown Helsinki

• Weekly breakfasts and healthy daily refreshments

• Pick your own gear

• Fun activities with colleagues

• Continuous learning enablement

Our recruitment process:

1. Your first meeting will be with our Talent Partner Emmi, this is a relaxed chance to talk about your background and what you're interested in.

2. To see your skills in action you'll tackle a real-world architectural challenge at home. This will be followed by a collaborative review where you and our lead developers can talk through your solution.

3. We conclude the process with a personal discussion with our Head of Delivery, Perttu Tiainen, to explore how you can best fit and grow within the IONA team.

Do you want to join the best in composable commerce? Hit us up! We’d love to hear from you, even if you’re not currently looking to make a change, but see IONA as an interesting option for the future.

A small note on the holiday season

Our team is currently gearing up for a well-deserved winter break. We will start reviewing applications and getting back to candidates once we’re back at our desks on Jan 7th. We appreciate your patience and can’t wait to read your application then!