Synopsis
Finland is inviting skilled Indian professionals to explore diverse career opportunities in IT, engineering, game development, and post-doctoral research roles, according to a recent announcement. Business Finland emphasizes the country's commitment to attracting international talent.Key Takeaways
- Finland is seeking skilled Indian professionals.
- Opportunities are available in IT, engineering, and research.
- Business Finland provides resources for job seekers.
- Government invests heavily in R&D.
- Qualifications in relevant fields are essential.
New Delhi, March 3 (NationPress) Finland is now welcoming skilled Indian professionals to explore a variety of opportunities in fields such as IT software development, engineering, game development, and post-doctoral research, as stated in an official announcement on Monday.
Business Finland serves as the official government agency dedicated to fostering trade and investment, financing innovation, promoting tourism, and attracting talent.
According to the statement from Business Finland, Indian professionals looking to advance their careers in Finland can access detailed resources about living and working in the nation, along with job openings, on the Work in Finland website.
Laura Lindeman, Senior Director of Business Finland’s Work in Finland unit, highlighted Finland’s proactive stance in encouraging global talent, particularly in the IT and technology sectors, to explore the opportunities available in the country.
“In the long term, Finland is in search of experts, especially IT specialists in software development, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Finland provides an exceptional environment for professionals to excel in a country that prioritizes innovation, sustainability, and a well-rounded lifestyle,” Lindeman added.
Sanna Marttinen, Executive Director at Tulanet, oversees the new Postdoctoral Programme for Research Institutes. “Our mission is to facilitate collaboration among 11 Finnish government research institutes, and we are thrilled about the substantial government investment in research and development (R&D),” Marttinen stated.
This programme, supported by the government’s multi-year R&D plan, aims to engage 85 new postdoctoral researchers from 2025 to 2028, with salaries around 4,000 euros.
Finland’s technology companies are recognized for their innovations, advanced tech expertise, and development prospects for talents. Many firms prioritize skills in software development, data science, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, alongside strong problem-solving and innovation capabilities.
Qualifications in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline are crucial, and proficiency in English is generally sufficient, although acquiring Finnish language skills can be beneficial, as per the official statement.
Finland’s lively start-up ecosystem and rapidly expanding technology sector offer numerous prospects for English-speaking professionals. Key sectors include gaming, bioeconomy, clean and smart technologies, health and wellness, ICT and digitalization, and tourism, the statement concluded.
