Junior Software Test Engineer, Vaisala, Vantaa

Vaisala Oyj; Espoo; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaisala is seeking a Junior Software Test Engineer to join our embedded software testing team in Vantaa. You start with guided onboarding and gradually take on test automation and manual testing tasks using AI-assisted tools.

You will work on automation and hands-on testing for hardware and embedded software, collaborating with a small team and applying safety protocols in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (completed studies).
• Minimum one year of relevant work experience.
• Strong interest in embedded software and hardware.
• Excellent learning agility and enthusiasm for adopting new AI-driven workflows.
• Fluent communication skills in English.
• Basic understanding of software testing principles.
• Meritorious: Fluent Finnish skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting test automation and manual testing for hardware and embedded software
• Working daily with tools such as Robot Framework, Jenkins, Python, Jira, and GitHub
• Collaborating closely with a team of 2-3 experts per project to test new features
• Utilizing AI tools to assist and optimize testing processes
• Following and maintaining safety protocols within the laboratory environment

Skills

English communication

Learning agility

AI-driven workflows

Team collaboration

Education

Software or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Robot Framework

Jenkins

Python

Jira

GitHub

Job description

Junior Software Test Engineer, Vaisala, Vantaa

Academic Work Finland Oy

As a Software Test Engineer, you will join a team dedicated to testing embedded systems for HVAC products. You will start with guided onboarding, gradually taking on test automation and manual testing tasks using modern AI-assisted tools.

In this role, you will become a key part of a dynamic software testing team working on exciting product projects. You will start by learning the products and test environments with hands-on guidance from senior colleagues, gradually taking on more technical responsibilities. Your days will focus on automation, but you will also get your hands dirty with manual testing directly on the devices.

Responsibilities

• Conducting test automation and manual testing for hardware and embedded software
• Working daily with tools such as Robot Framework, Jenkins, Python, Jira, and GitHub
• Collaborating closely with a team of 2-3 experts per project to test new features
• Utilizing AI tools to assist and optimize your testing processes
• Following and maintaining safety protocols within the laboratory environment

We are looking for

• Educational background in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (completed studies)
• Minimum one year of relevant work experience
• Strong interest in working with embedded software and hardware
• Excellent learning agility and enthusiasm for adopting new AI-driven workflows
• Fluent communication skills in English
• Basic understanding of software testing principles

It is meritorious if you have

• Fluent Finnish skills
• Basic knowledge of tools like Python, Robot Framework, Jenkins, Jira, or GitHub
• Familiarity with AI technologies or hands-on experience using AI in projects

Other information

• Start: As soon as possible
• Employment period: Permanent contract with Academic Work

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is client's wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Vaisala is a global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements. Building on 90 years of experience, Vaisala provides observations for a better world, with technology that helps solve the biggest challenges of our time, including climate change and resource efficiency.

Our measurement solutions are used in everything from the most demanding industrial processes to the most extreme weather conditions—and even on Mars. With over 2,300 professionals worldwide, we combine the stability of an established market leader with a passion for continuous innovation.

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Monthly salary

2756351-6

Academic Work Finland Oy

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