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Elo Health

Elo Health

Software Engineering
Helsinki, Finland
Posted on Aug 24, 2023

Elo Health is a US-based, remote-first company with a product development team in Finland. We are looking for a full-time Android Developer with a proven track record of producing uncompromised user experiences. The successful candidate will be part of building new health tech mobile apps together with our engineering team. The position can be located anywhere in Finland but the team meets regularly in Helsinki and Tampere.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Elo Health's Android application using clean and maintainable Kotlin code
  • Collaborate with multiple international teams, including design, product, and engineering
  • Continuously improve user experience and usability through analytics and user feedback
  • Debug and resolve technical issues in the Android app
  • Must have Bachelor's degree in a related field in computer science
  • Must have at least 3 years of full-time Android development experience
  • Must have experience with Kotlin language

Bonus experiences and skills

  • Experience with iOS application development
  • Prior work with GraphQL APIs
  • Experience with Google Fit
  • Proficient with collaborative software tools like Git, Github and JIRA
  • Familiarity with app release process tools, such as fastlane
  • Competency in code review process to promote good programming practices and quality
  • Passion for user experience and design
  • Hobby projects and contributions open-source code

Fit

  • Comfortable in a multinational and -cultural environment
  • Good written and spoken English
  • Ability to solve complex problems together with the team in a remote setting
  • Comfortable with fast-paced development cycles
  • We’re working on one of the largest problems of our time and have a deep passion for helping millions of people live healthier lives.
  • We are virtual-first, and we meet weekly online in company-wide meetings. And as part of our team in Finland, you'll have regular working sessions in person in Helsinki and Tampere and will have the opportunity to travel and work with the rest of the global team.
  • We are committed to helping you unleash your full potential and build your dream career. We are infinitely proud of team members from our previous companies who have become great leaders and even founders of their own companies.
  • Many of us have families, so we both work hard and prioritize work/life balance

WHO WE ARE

Elo is on a mission to transform food from the leading cause of disease to medicine by pioneering a new category of Smart Nutrition products that are personalized, precise, and proactive to your unique goals and evolving needs.

Leveraging easy and convenient at-home blood testing, activity metrics from wearables, and one-on-one dietitian support, Elo AI analyzes your biomarkers and health data to create vitamins and supplements with exactly the right nutrients and doses for you, and delivers them to your door each month.

Founded in 2020 by veteran health and technology executives Ari Tulla (Nokia, BetterDoctor), Tapio Tolvanen (Nokia, BetterDoctor), and Miklu Silvanto (Apple, Airbnb, B&O), we're backed by over 100 founders, operators, and health tech insiders from Whoop, Oura Ring, Outside, and more, as well as NHL, NFL, and Olympic athletes.

Elo operates as a virtual company selling Smart Nutrition products in the US. Our core engineering hub is located in Finland.

HOW WE HIRE

We want to get to know you, hear about your interests, and understand your future goals. We don’t ask gotcha-style questions or conduct cognitive tests. Our interview process is simple:

  1. Introductory Call: First, you’ll have a 30-minute Zoom call with Pasi, our mobile lead. The goal of the conversation is to get to know each other and explore whether this role could be a good mutual fit. You’ll learn about Elo, the team and have a chance to ask questions. If we’re both excited to continue, we’ll schedule a second call.
  2. Take-Home Assignment: Next, you’ll have a take-home assignment to test your skills in engineering aligned with our requirements. Be prepared to showcase your work in the next round!
  3. Skills Conversations: Third, you’ll have one or two sessions with our Engineering Team members. The goal of these conversations is to understand your experience, your preferred work style and dive deeper into the role requirements.
  4. Chat with our Founders + reference check: Finally, you will have a chat with our Founders, Tapio and Ari. If we think you’re the right candidate, we’ll talk to at least two people you’ve worked with before to understand your work style and ensure this mutual fit for everyone.