Hands-on Architect

Are you a Hands-On Architect skilled in technical leadership and designing scalable architectures while remaining grounded in code? In this role, you'll combine your architectural expertise with hands-on development skills, shaping and implementing scalable, efficient, and well-architected solutions tailored to our diverse client needs.

We value seasoned professionals who can seamlessly translate business requirements into technical designs, bridging the gap between business analysis and system design. Your proficiency in various programming languages, cloud technologies, quality assurance practices, security practices, and cross-functional *ilities will be key to ensuring the delivery of high-quality software. If you’re passionate about designing and developing modern software architectures – directly influencing the success of pivotal projects from the get-go – and committed to enhancing the everyday lives of people through transformative digital services, we'd love to hear from you.

We are building an inspiring workplace for experienced software engineers – and helping businesses and society to level up their digital game. Would you like to join our diverse and growing community?

Asteroid provides a wide range of first-class digital development and technology advisory services for ambitious customers building the digital future. We serve customers across various industries ranging from AI-based logistics and financial services to retail and public services. Business-critical and societally meaningful projects make us tick.

What to bring on your stellar journey

We're on the lookout for talented Hands-on Architects to join our team anywhere in Finland. Our team is diverse and dispersed, with many members residing in the capital area, the Jyväskylä region, and other locations throughout Finland. Many of us enjoy the flexibility of remote work, with periodic on-site client meetings.

We value individuals with a thirst for learning and growth, those from whom others can learn, and those who’ve demonstrated commitment throughout their working history. We appreciate professionals who've navigated the full project lifecycle – from conception to completion, from design to production – and stood by their clients through thick and thin. We seek those who understand a consultant’s role and are ready to step up as trusted advisors for our clients.

Strong interpersonal skills are vital in our collaborative work environment and working within cross-functional teams. We cherish clear communication, active listening, and effective teamwork – while placing a high emphasis on mutual respect.

Above all, we're seeking kind, authentic, and genuine people. Because nobody fits every criterion perfectly, we're more than happy to prioritize a people-first approach.

Skills that will help you in our digital cosmos

In our typical projects, we transform visions into reality through bespoke digital development that leverages web, mobile, data, and cloud technologies.

While we don’t believe in rigid role expectations, there are certain technical skills and areas of knowledge that typically come into play in this job.

Here's a list to give you an idea.

Technical leadership & facilitation skills
Business analysis
System design and application architecture, distributed systems, microservices vs. monoliths
Cloud and containers
Development
Deployment techniques & strategies
Quality assurance
Security, cross-functional *ilities
Technical roadmapping

What we
offer you

Founded by seasoned software consultants and co-owned by our employees, solving meaningful challenges using modern technology is deeply embedded in Asteroid’s DNA.

We're looking for passionate individuals excited to help our clients succeed and eager to contribute to our community and mission. Asteroid is more than a workplace – we’re a company co-owned by our employees, collectively striving to build an outstanding technology partner, an inspiring workplace, and a fairer working life.

At Asteroid, the fairest employee experience comes with market-leading compensation, safety of employment, and mutual decision-making – underpinned by co-ownership. We're building an inspiring workplace with the nicest colleagues and a strong focus on quality of life.

Welcome to the sweet spot for senior consultants!

Get market-leading and fully equal compensation on par with freelancing. Our consultants’ share is 80% of invoicing, meaning an average yearly compensation of over €100K
Shares are available equally for early birds as well as new joiners
The market’s highest base salary and revenue sharing among co-owners adds to safety in comparison with freelancing or personal provisions
We believe in thriving as community over individual gains, appreciating human capital, professional growth and supporting one another
Enjoy our benefits: pick virtually any gear, get premium healthcare and insurance, visit conferences, etc.
We are remote and for example 80% work time friendly

Asteroid is all about partnership. It often begins with recruitment, hence we're committed to making it an insightful and pleasant experience. The goal of our recruitment isn’t just to assess your consulting and technical skills, but also to foster mutual understanding and alignment. We’re eager to understand what you desire from your professional future – and in turn, to discuss the opportunities we can provide. Tailored per your future plans, we're happy to carry out the process in two weeks as well as in two years.

To apply, we want to hear about you in your own words. Share your experiences, passions, ambitions, or anything else you believe we should know. We’re excited to get to know you!

A match made in space?

1. Getting in touch
2. Introductory meeting – getting to know in person and learning more about Asteroid
3. Follow-up meeting – elaboration and Q&A on the topics of interest
4. Role-specific interview and getting to know new Asteroidians
5. Get-to-know meeting with our team and learning more about company culture
6. Mutual decisions and practical planning on joining Asteroid