Recruitment FAQs

Here’s a few things from the call:

What kind of consultancy are you?

We focus on active, full-time software development, and our consultants form a part of the client’s development team. Our core expertise lies in web and mobile services, IoT, and embedded systems. Whether the client needs just one developer or an entire team, we have the competence they require.

What technologies do you use?

The tech stack is specific to each assignment. Sometimes we are able to influence the decisions, but at other times we take what is given to us. As consultants have a say on what assignment they embark on, we don’t force anyone to work with a stack they hate.

Is there a possibility of remote work?

From Rakettitiede’s point of view, yes, but as we do client work we need to take their wishes into consideration. Usually, our consultants work fully remotely or in a hybrid model alternating between home and the client’s premises. Rakettitiede also has an office of its own in Helsinki where everyone is warmly welcome to grind their daily tasks and salute fellow Rocket Scientists.

Where is this office you mentioned?

In Helsinki, Fredrikinkatu 40 A to be more precise. It is a cosy little space and we estimate it fits 8 people somewhat comfortably at the same time (so no named desks, sorry!). Tampere office TBD.

Will I be the only rocket scientist in a project?

Sometimes yes, but a little over half of our consultants are working with the same client as another Rocket Scientist.  

What devices do I get to work with?

Sometimes the client requests that the consultant uses their devices. Other than that, you are free to choose what you want to work with and Rakettitiede provides it. There is no specific budget; you can use your own judgement when it comes to prices. The company can offer you a laptop, phone, mouse, monitor, headphones, or whatever you need to get your work done. 

“We don’t want to define a budget precisely because we trust everyone’s judgement. People don’t recklessly upgrade their devices or buy the most expensive machine just because the company pays for it. Everyone takes good care of their equipment and uses what they have for as long as it makes sense,” says Mira Mondragon, command bridge coordinator in charge of orders. 

What about money?

Rakettitiede has a 50/50 pay model, so 50% of the client billing goes straight to the gross salary. As we need to know the hours before paying the salary, you can expect the first Rocket paycheque on the 20th of the next working month. More info here.

And benefits?

We are firm believers in paying well and letting everyone decide what they want to do with their money, but we also want our consultants to stay happy and healthy at work. So on top of the salary, we offer comprehensive, speciality-level medical expenses insurance (which also handles accidents that happen outside of work), conversational psychological support as well as telephone, home internet, and lunch benefit.

And holiday time?

You get 2.5 days of holiday if you have worked at least 14 days per month and your employment has continued for over a year before the 1st of April. If the employment has continued for under one year before the 1st of April > you get 2 days of holiday per month (if you have worked at least 14 days/month). The holiday determination season is 1st of April - 31st of March. 

Unpaid leave needs to be negotiated case by case with Rakettitiede and the client.

And sick leave?

We believe in being able to rest when sick and that is why our compensation for sick leave is based on the average hourly earnings of the last 6 months.

What are your plans for the future?

We hope to see 20% growth annually and still live up to our principle of people before growth and profitability.

Questions? Get in touch!

Tessi: +358 45 213 2234 | tessi@rakettitiede.com
Karri: +358 50 554 2634 | karri@rakettitiede.com