Lead Test Automation Developer – Saab Naval

Saab Finland Oy; Tampere; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full lunch benefit

Exercise & culture benefit

Transport options

Flexible hours

Partial remote work

Job summary

Saab Finland Oy in Tampere is seeking an experienced Lead Test Automation Developer to strengthen the 9LV CMS testing function. You will maintain and develop Robot Framework adaptation for Saab 9LV CMS in Finland and mentor other test automation engineers.

You will steer and educate teams, design dashboards, and contribute to real-time reporting. The role offers hybrid working hours with partial remote work, a competitive monthly salary, full lunch and other benefits, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming skills
• Robot Framework expertise
• Experience developing and maintaining large-scale test automation frameworks
• Good understanding of test automation architecture and reusable design patterns
• Experience with Ubuntu Linux, command-line tools, and scripting
• Experience with Docker and containerized test environments
• Experience with Grafana or similar reporting/visualization platforms
• Knowledge of dashboard design, test metrics, and real-time reporting
• Experience with Git and collaborative software development practices
• Understanding of test strategy, quality engineering principles, and automation best practices
• Fluent in Finnish and English

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop Robot Framework adaptation for Saab 9LV CMS in Finland
• Coach test automation engineers and educate on framework development
• Develop and maintain maintainable test cases and suites
• Contribute to design and development of dashboards and real-time reporting
• Collaborate with international Saab test automation teams
• Help maintain a well-ordered test automation backlog

Skills

Python

Robot Framework

Large-scale test automation

Test automation architecture

Ubuntu/Linux

Scripting

Docker

Grafana

Dashboard design

Git

Quality engineering principles

Finnish & English

Tools

Docker

Grafana

Job description

Passionate about making ideas a reality? Join our welcoming world of tech and let your ideas soar. We are looking for an experienced Test Automation Developer to strengthen our 9LV CMS testing function in Tampere.

Your role

As a Lead Test Automation Developer, you would be responsible for maintaining and developing Robot Framework adaptation for Saab 9LV CMS in Finland. As a Lead Developer, you would steer, coach and educate other test automation engineers in developing and maintaining the framework adaptation. You would also educate and coach test engineers in writing high-quality, maintainable test cases and test suites. Through your contribution, you would enable test engineers and other test automation developers to produce maintainable and understandable automated test cases for 9LV CMS. You could also occasionally contribute to test case development in new areas. The 9LV CMS test automation framework is a joint global initiative, and you would communicate and exchange ideas with test automation colleagues at other Saab sites. The 9LV CMS department in Tampere is a part of broader international Naval Combat Systems organization, and you would work with international colleagues across other Saab sites. Despite the global organization, this role does not involve recurring travel. You understand the value of dashboards and real-time reporting, so you would also participate in the design and potentially the development of dashboards and utilities. Together with the team’s Technical Product Owner, you would ensure that the test automation backlog is well maintained and in good shape.

Your profile

• Strong Python programming skills
• Solid hands-on experience with Robot Framework
• Experience developing and maintaining large-scale test automation frameworks
• Good understanding of test automation architecture, reusable design patterns, and maintainable test development
• Experience with Ubuntu Linux, command-line tools, and scripting
• Practical experience with Docker and containerized test environments
• Experience with Grafana or similar reporting and visualization platforms
• Knowledge of dashboard design, test metrics, and real-time reporting
• Experience with Git and collaborative software development practices
• Understanding of test strategy, quality engineering principles, and automation best practices
• Fluent in Finnish and English

The following would be considered strong assets

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing
• Experience with test environment orchestration and automation infrastructure
• Knowledge of AI-assisted test automation and modern testing approaches
• Experience working with complex, distributed, or mission-critical systems
• Previous experience leading technical initiatives, driving framework evolution

What you will be part of

Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible. Brave pioneers and curious minds. Everyday heroes and inventive troubleshooters. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore sky-high. And everyone in between. Joining us means making an impact together, contributing in our own unique ways. From crafting complex code and building impressive defense and security solutions to simply sharing a coffee with a colleague, every action counts. We encourage you to take on challenges, to create smart inventions and grow in our friendly and tech-savvy workspace. We have a solid mission to keep people and society safe. Teamwork is our strength. In fact, without it, we wouldn't have come this far. Join us and be part of a friendly, sharp and supportive workforce guided by common goals. But for us, it's more than just reaching our destination. It's about how we navigate the path together; with respect, thoughtfulness and always a bit of fun.

Welcome to a workplace where your voice will be heard and where you feel safe to be your true self. Your workplace will be at Saab Sensor Technology Center in Tampere downtown in newly renovated premises. We highly value work-life balance and offer flexible working hours and the possibility of partial remote work.

Benefits

• Full lunch benefit
• Exercise & culture benefit
• Transport related options
• flexible working hours
• partial remote work

The salary range for this position is €5 000 – €6 000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

In this job, some of your tasks have a connection to defense secrecy. Therefore, a drug test and approved security clearance in accordance with the Finnish Security Clearance act 726/2014 is required for the selected applicant.

Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.