About the role

Shipit is a SaaS company making everyday package shipping easy. Their service is used by thousands of customers daily, handling hundreds of thousands of shipments annually. The company serves both individuals and businesses, and offers full flexibility in work location — current team members work from Åland to Kuopio.

The product development team is moderately sized, autonomous, and genuinely agile. Everyone takes ownership of their work, while major decisions are made together. The team values openness, mutual support, and continuous learning — and works in a relaxed, low-hierarchy environment where people enjoy what they do and the company they keep.

Technologies:

• PHP 8+, Laravel 8+, PostgreSQL, Microservices
• React 18+

Development Practices:

• SOLID Principles, TDD, DDD

You are offered

• Work with skilled, down-to-earth professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment
• Take on meaningful, long-term product development using modern, well-chosen technologies
• Enjoy true flexibility: 100% remote work, flexible vacation times, and a high level of autonomy
• Grow your skills through challenging tasks and shared learning within an agile team
• Benefit from a comfortable work setup and perks like wellness benefits, equipment, internet, and occupational healthcare

Work tasks

• Focus on backend development, with a strong emphasis on writing clean, efficient code
• Design and implement service architecture, APIs, and system features
• Collaborate closely with the team to solve technical challenges and improve the product
• Continuously improve the quality and performance of the service through coding best practices

We are looking for

• Extensive experience in PHP development
• Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL
• Experience with system integrations and API development
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and continuously developing your skills

Seen as an advantage:

• Experience with Laravel
• Knowledge of UX/UI design principles
• Proficiency in HTML & CSS
• Familiarity with Git
• Experience with logistics company APIs (e.g., UPS, Posti, Matkahuolto, nShift)
• Familiarity with product development methodologies

Knowledge can be gained through education, experience or self-taught.

To succeed in the role, you have

• A proactive and self-driven approach to work
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
• A passion for continuous learning and developing your technical skills

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Shipit Oy Ab

Shipit is an innovative logistics company that provides versatile transport and distribution solutions for both business and private customers. The company aims to make sending and receiving packages as smooth and cost-effective as possible. Shipit integrates services from multiple shipping companies into one interface, making logistics management easier and operations more efficient.

The service range includes domestic and international shipment management, pickup services, and customized logistics solutions suitable for both small online stores and large companies. Shipit utilizes the latest technology and continuously develops new innovations to meet customer needs. The company's success is based on customer orientation, flexibility, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing market situations.