Dive into code and start a new job in the software industry
Numerous companies in the Southwest Finland area are looking for new talents to run the code to the right places, for example through software development, software testing, web programming, cloud development, UI/UX development and DevOps roles.
Through the Developer Academy recruitment training programme, you will have the opportunity to elevate your skills to a new level and pursue roles that interest you. The programme will be held in English and it suits for both Finnish and English speaking participants.
We have already kickstarted hundreds of careers in the software industry - could it be your time to shine?
Passion for learning new things
Curiosity about new topics, technologies and ways of working, as well as enthusiasm for developing your own skills, are highly valued, whatever your background is.
Solution-oriented experts
Do you thrive on problem-solving tasks and remain unfazed even if you don't find the solution right away? Companies seek individuals who excel in problem-solving and thrive on overcoming obstacles to find solutions.
Software/IT background
Have you acquired software skills via work, studies, or hobbies and want to deepen your expertise?
Recruitment training, what is it?
The purpose of the programme is to enhance your expertise through high-quality training days and learning on the job in a new role. The aim of the recruitment training is for participants to secure employment within participating companies upon programme completion.
Developer Academy is workforce training, which is implemented in Southwest Finland (Varsinais-Suomi) area with local TE-services, ELY-centre and Software Finland ry. The programme is targeted for unemployed jobseekers, or people facing the prospect of unemployment.
Grow quickly for a new job
Developer Academy combines new work and expert training into one package in a convenient way. In addition to the job you're aiming for, you’ll also invest in your own expertise in the long run and boost your skills on topics that are very sought after in the IT industry.
The main goal of the Academy is to employ you with a partnering company at the end of a 6-month program. Did you know that on average, 80 % of our program participants lands the job after the training?
During the six-month period, you will also get to know the work community and final work assignments in advance, so you’ll have all the right tools to succeed in your future role.
Find positions that suits you
The Academy gives you the opportunity to influence on your career development and what your next role might look like. Curiosity about new topics and technologies, as well as your enthusiasm for developing your own professional skills, are your greatest strengths, whether you are in the early stages of your career or an already more experienced expert. We value diversity so come as you are! The final job assignment will be tailored for you to fit your interests and previous experience.
Possibilities through this program are, for example:
- In software development tasks: Are you interested in e.g. front-end, back-end, full stack or web development?
- In cloud technologies: Do you want to delve into cloud technologies? Azure and AWS are e.g. valid keywords.
- In IT projects: Are you interested in working at the interface of different teams? Combine coding and IT projects - opportunities for e.g. With DevOps.
- In user interface design: Bend the code into a user-friendly package and make the final product bear fruit, e.g. in UI/UX tasks.
Find more about the roles at the end of this page.
Top quality level training
During the programme, you’ll receive quality training from industry leaders and increase your skills that will be beneficial to you now and in the future. The best part of the training is that you’ll get the chance to take all your new skills and traits conveniently into practice in your new role.
The Academy consists of about 30 % of training days. The other 70 %, participants will be spending working in the hiring companies in real projects.
Find more about the content of the training at the end of this page.
Saranen as your job seeking agent
The Saranen’s competence profile serves as your business card for all the recruiting companies in the programme. Through the profile, you can tell us about your background, competence, motivation and your future career goals. Thus, you don’t have to apply for open roles separately and you’ll get the chance to discuss and spar about job opportunities with Saranen’s experts during the application process.
Our goal is to find a role that supports your background and career development in the best possible way, regardless of your background and ambitions.
Overall, the training was really good. What surprised me the most was how big an impact a single day of training can have on your competence. I remember a training set about the basics of Python. Although I had used the programming language before, I received a surprising amount of new information from the training. My work has improved dramatically after the training.
Janne Blom, Software Engineer, Etteplan
When I applied to the programme, I was by no means expected to be a ready expert, but the most important thing was the desire to learn new things. Through the programme, I got a permanent job and, above all, I was able to build a unique career in the field I had dreamed of.
Sini Aalto, Test Engineer, Softability
I had the opportunity to learn new technologies and develop my skills in such a way that I would be an even more attractive IT expert on the job market.
Nelson Makubuya, Software Developer, Kustannusyhtiö Otava
Saranen’s programme was rightly structured with a very detail-oriented guided path. It allowed someone like me who had a long break to get back to the industry in a fairly short period of time. In my opinion, the programme will benefit both experienced job seekers as well as someone who is looking to get into the technology industry without any prior experience.
Shikha Varshney, Project Manager, Surveypal
Have questions? We got answers!
Do you have any questions about the programme, training, open positions, or anything else? Check out the frequently asked questions below or contact us directly. We're happy to help.
Daniela Leander
044 460 2271 (call times on tuesdays between 13-14 & on thursdays between 14-15)
daniela.leander@saranen.fi
What is Developer Academy?
The Developer Academy offers recruitment-focused workforce training, aiming to employ skilled individuals in collaborating companies upon completion of the training period.
The academy effectively combines expert training with practical experience. Approximately 30% of the program involves expert training, with the remaining 70% focused on hands-on learning.
During training days, participants not only receive expert training but also have the opportunity to network with other skilled individuals undergoing training.
For whom is the programme targeted?
You can be a future expert starting your career, a recent graduate who has already gained experience in the field, a career changer considering new opportunities, or a already experienced developer looking to upgrade your skills and career path.
The training is aimed at people who have at least basic level of understanding of technical tasks and software development through hobbies, code projects, studies, or previous work experience.
The recruitment training program is targeted for unemployed jobseekers, or people facing the prospect of unemployment.
The program will be organized in English, so sufficient language skills are required from all participants.
All the job positions in the programme are found in Southwest Finland area.
Content of the training?
The training content is built together with partner companies. Preliminary plan of the content:
- Overview of Software Development and Best Practices
- Front-end (HTML, CSS, JS)
- Back-end (e.g., C# & .NET, Java, etc., depending on demand)
- Software Testing/Test Automation (Python + Robot Framework)
- DevOps CI/CD
- Software Developer in Customer Interface
- AI-assisted Software Development
Duration and schedule of the programme?
Application period: 4.3.-2.4.
Programme schedule: 15.5.-6.11.2024 (6 months, including a 5 day vacation)
Employment
The purpose of the training is to employ you in a cooperative company through the program. This can happen at the end of the program, or even during the program. On average, more than 80 % of the participants are recruited into a new role at the end of the training program.
Implementation method of the training
The training is organized as a remote implementation. The educational language of the program is English. About 30% of the entire program is expert training and 70% is active on-the-job learning.
Application process
From Saranen, you get individual support from the beginning of the recruitment process in the form of sparring, guidance and coaching.
1. After TE-service's application processing and pre-selection, we will invite you to interview with us.
2. Once we have gotten to know you in more detail, we will start advancing your application process.
3. We offer and arrange times for pre-interviews. After the selections, we conclude a training contract between you and the company for the duration of the program. The goal of the training is to employ you in a cooperative company for a permanent employment relationship at the end of the program.
You can find out more about the application process and the progression of the program here!
TE-live applicant info
At TE-live live broadcast Juha Laurila from Saranen will talk more about this training. If you have some questions about workforce training, please send a preliminary question by March 19 in TE-live website. You can also ask questions during the live broadcast via TE-live chat.
Join the broadcast here on Wednesday 20.3. 10:00, or watch the recording afterwards: https://te-live.fi/lahetykset/1-AReEUDv