Head of Software Competence and Technology

Innokas is a growing technology company specializing in healthcare technology and emerging to new industries like defence and measurement devices. We produce healthcare technology design projects and products both for leading international companies and domestic growth companies. Together with our customers, we transform their ideas into high-quality end-products. We offer reliable concept elaboration, agile design & development, cost-efficient contract manufacturing, and professional quality & regulatory services to meet our customers’ outsourcing needs. Innokas is part of the Finnish family-owned Paree Group with over 450 employees and about 70M€ revenue. We have offices in Finland in the Oulu region and capital area and in Estonia in Tallinn. For more information, visit our website at www.innokas.eu Software Competence & Technology LeadAs a Software Competence & Technology Lead, you will strengthen software capabilities of Innokas by developing team expertise, guiding technology strategy, supporting customer deliveries, and contributing to solution design and supporting in sales. You’ll combine a strong technical foundation with a passion for mentoring and collaboration — helping our teams deliver high-quality, compliant, and future-ready software solutions.The position is based in Espoo or in Kempele. Your main responsibilities:Foster the technical growth of software teams and ensure continuous skill advancementGuide architectural decisions, technology selections, and adoption of modern development practicesEnsure technical quality, scalability, and compliance in customer deliveriesContribute to quotations through solution design, workload estimation, and technical proposal inputAdvise customers on technology strategies, regulatory considerations, and long-term solution sustainabilitySupport hiring and onboarding of new software professionals to strengthen team capabilityRepresent Innokas in professional and technical forums, sharing expertise and promoting company capabilities What we expect from you:Degree in engineering (e.g., B.Sc./M.Sc.) or equivalent experience8+ years of experience in software development within regulated or high-technology industries (e.g., MedTech, industrial automation, embedded systems)Proven track record in leading software projects or teams, from concept to delivery, in customer-facing environmentsStrong understanding of modern software development practices, architectures, and cloud or embedded technologiesExperience in mentoring or developing engineering competencies within an organizationFamiliarity with regulatory and quality requirements for software development (e.g., IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or similar frameworks)Ability to support sales with technical expertise, including solution design, effort estimation, and proposal creationExcellent communication and collaboration skills in English What we offer:Meaningful work with products and software that improve people’s livesSkilled, supportive teams and real opportunities for professional growth and coachingHybrid way of working and flexible working hoursExcellent employee benefits, including comprehensive occupational healthcare and insurance coverage, lunch, sports, wellbeing, and culture benefitsDiverse customers — from startups to global healthcare companies — offering variety and technical challenge How to applyIf you want to join an interesting and growing company in the field of impactful technology, please send your application and CV with salary expectations via our recruitment system as soon as possible, but no later than November 9. But do not wait too long, as we will start reviewing applications during the application period! At Paree Group, we place a strong emphasis on cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages inclusivity. We recognize that a wide range of perspectives fuels innovation, creativity, and well-informed decision-making. As a result, we enthusiastically welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other aspect of diversity or difference.