Java Software Developer

RELEX Solutions create cutting-edge supply chain and retail planning software. Within our platforms, we have the power and potential to increase adaptability, efficiency and sustainability in the consumer goods and retail value chain. Our impact is tangible; from sustainability and eliminating waste to delighting customers and delivering great tailored tech solutions, we’re curious and passionate challenge-seekers creating the future of retail today.

Our Technology Team: 

Our Technology team enjoy a challenge. They’re hungry to learn, and don’t hesitate to ask what, why, and how. They get to work with our unique, in-house database engine to create high-quality scalable code (just imagine, thousands of stores, millions of products, and billions of rows of raw data!) Their expertise positively impacts the environment and business processes around the world; alongside international colleagues, they drive change and develop solutions that become our pioneering end product. From functional programming, machine learning and interesting algorithms, to building big data pipelines, they’re behind it all. They can work in a flexible way, remote or in-office – after all, they contribute to all our achievements, so we reward them with genuine work-life balance and access to every opportunity.

Join us as a Java Software Developer in Helsinki or Lisbon. As a member of our Purchase Optimization team, you will work on developing advanced software solutions that optimize purchasing and replenishment processes. Our mission is to help our customers reduce risks in their supply chain, lower logistics costs, and minimize waste. You'll be part of a supportive, cross-functional team that will help you grow and succeed in your new role.

This is some of what you’ll be doing:

• Developing new and improving existing functionality of our SaaS product serving hundreds of customers. This often includes building algorithms that utilize linear optimization or heuristic methods, as well as implementing methods to fetch the needed data and outputting the results back to our database.
• Participating in the design of the new solutions in cooperation with our team’s product experts and data scientists.
• Developing and maintaining software components primarily in Java, but also smaller parts in Kotlin, Ruby, and other languages.
• Designing and developing automated tests for our solutions.
• Ensuring that our software processes vast amounts of data in a performant manner with optimized code and performance tests.

We’re looking for:

• Experience in production-quality software development with Java
• Experience in backend development, including designing and implementing complex business logic
• Solid understanding of data structures, scalability, and writing efficient, concurrent code, particularly for high-performance systems such as in-memory databases. 
• Eagerness to design, plan, and communicate your work and how we build solutions.
• A self-motivated, proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Interest in and willingness to learn about supply chain management and optimization.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (it’s our company language).

We consider as an additional advantage

• Previous experience or other ability to work with Kubernetes
• Previous experience with or other understanding of supply chain software
• Previous experience working with linear programming algorithms and optimisation libraries
• Prior experience with cloud-based architectures and solutions, especially on Microsoft Azure

Our Helsinki office 

RELEXians can be found around the world, but here we’re based in Helsinki. We’re passionate about using our technology to improve sustainability and change the world. Our office provides a great space for you to socialise, exercise and even take time out in our relaxing areas. We make sure our unique approach to flexibility and work-life balance comes across loud and clear; we’re conveniently located, there’s plenty of public transport and you can even bring your pet to the office!

Across RELEX, our people are supported and rewarded.

In Finland, we go even further. As well as:
• A competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Extensive physical and wellbeing support
• Up to 8 weeks of annual leave per year
• A true hybrid-working policy (home and office)

We also offer a range of benefits to support you, your family, and your life situation. We value your work-life balance and provide flexible hours with RELEX specific parental leave agreements. As we’re a diverse team of smart, motivated and fun people, we also have an office gym, offer a mobile phone package and bike leasing.

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply today and become a part of our RELEX family!  

You can apply by sending your cover letter and resume through the application form as soon as possible, but no later than 9th of January 2025. Please note that we will start to screen all applications after the application period. 

If you have questions, Sanober Masalawala ([email protected]) from our Talent Acquisition team is happy to answer them by email after the 13th of January 2025. 

Kindly note that we cannot process any applications through email.