Lead Developer - DevOps Platforms

Job Description Lead Developer We're looking for a Lead Developer to lead the product development from technology point of view of our DevOps Platforms, a critical part of our broader Technology Platform offering. The DevOps platforms team builds and manages productized cloud-based release and configuration management tools that enables fast, efficient, and scalable product deployments and configuration management for Veikkaus, and for international B2B customers. As a Lead Developer you will help define and maintain the roadmap, feature structure, and value proposition of our DevOps Platforms from a technical point of view. You will work closely with different internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with our company-wide platform strategy. You will also collaborate with different stakeholders across product and engineering gathering needs, managing expectations, and supporting the smooth adoption of platform services. The position is located at Veikkaus’ headquarters in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki. To foster collaboration and effective teamwork, we meet at the office three times a week. This is a permanent, full-time position starting in November 2026.  Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To Support Product Owners on increment tasks and meetings from technical point of viewTechnical ownership for configuration and release management toolingsDrive the continuous improvement and productization of Release and Configuration Management toolsParticipate in the Technology Platform steering group, contributing to prioritization and strategic direction-setting You will thrive in this position if you have proven track record in:  Web development (e.g., Typescript, React, Go, NestJS, Node.js)Cloud infra (preferably GCP) and Kubernetes AI-native development with agentsTerraform, Gitlab pipelines You are a team player with proactive and forward-looking mindset. You thrive in environment that is constantly changing and you are not afraid of changing plans. Considered An Advantage If You Have Hands-on Experience In IDP toolings, especially Spotify BackstageAuthentication / information security standards such as OICD / OpenAuthWorking on multi-tenant SaaS We offer:  A workplace where the game evolves – and so do you. You’ll face meaningful challenges and gain new skills while contributing to shared success – in Finland and beyond. We value curiosity and create space for it to thrive. Inspiring and supportive teammates you can rely on. The best ideas and world-class entertainment are built together – and Veikkaus thrives because of its people. Balanced and inspiring work life. At Veikkaus, we believe a good job adds something to life – but isn’t all there is to it. Excellent employee benefits. You can read more about us and our benefits from here. It is important to us that everyone can come to work as their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, and believe that success comes from working in diverse teams. We encourage individuals from various backgrounds to apply for our jobs. Interested?  Awesome! Please send your application with CV and salary request no later than 25.10.2026. We are excited to hear from you, and we aim to move to interviews already during the application period. For any inquiries about the position don't hesitate to contact Development Team Manager Mikko Kivipelto by email: mikko.kivipelto@veikkaus.fi A drug test under Section 7 of the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004) will be conducted for the selected candidate About Us Veikkaus on jokaisen suomalaisten oma peliyhtiö, joka kehittää vastuullista ja viihdyttävää rahapelaamista. Tarjoamme merkityksellisiä tehtäviä, kasvun mahdollisuuksia ja työyhteisön, jossa välittäminen, yhdessä tekeminen ja rohkeus näkyvät arjessa. Haluamme, että jokainen voi kehittyä, onnistua ja olla oma itsensä – samalla kun rakennamme menestystä yhdessä. Paremman pelin puolesta – ja työelämän.