Quality Assurance Engineer

Department: R&D, Wirepas QA

Location: Tampere, Finland

At Wirepas we are committed to creating the best Wireless Mesh and Network Management System products that enable cost-efficient IoT connectivity on any scale. To deliver this mission, we want to provide our customers with the highest product quality and support they deserve.

We are further strengthening our QA team and we are looking for a curious and motivated Quality Assurance Engineer to join our NMS team in Tampere. Wirepas NMS is the centralized system our customers rely on to configure, monitor, and manage their Wirepas Mesh networks on a scale. Most NMS testing runs against simulators, so the bulk of your work happens independently of physical hardware. In this role, you design and develop test automation, run release testing, and analyze the results together with your team. If you are up for a challenge, this position may be the right one for you!

In Wirepas product development, the Quality Assurance Engineer is part of the NMS QA team and partners closely with developers in our NMS and Backend teams. You write new test automation in Robot Framework and Python, execute release tests, and help us understand what the test results are telling us. You will be supported by the Lead QA Engineer and the rest of the team as you grow in the role.

The position is in Tampere, Finland. You need to have a valid work permit to work in Finland.

About you

You enjoy software testing and have a sharp eye for finding things that don't quite work. You are a self-starter who can manage your time, comfortable working in Linux, and you have some hands-on experience with test automation. You communicate fluently in English as it's the working language at Wirepas.

You like working with a technical team and see opportunities where others see challenges. You are comfortable picking up new tools and asking good questions.

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, your responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining test automation for Wirepas NMS.
• Executing release testing for NMS and reporting on the results.
• Debugging and analyzing test failures, working with developers to find the root cause.
• Improving test coverage by proposing new test cases and tooling improvements.

For this role we are hoping for you to master:

• Test automation development for backend systems and REST APIs, ideally with Robot Framework.
• Solid Python programming skills are a must. You will maintain and extend the Python utilities that support our test automation, on top of writing new test code. Comfort with Linux is also expected.
• Defect management tools and methods (Jira or similar).
• Good spoken and written English as English is our company language.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, and exposure to PostgreSQL, MQTT, Docker, or Kubernetes is considered an advantage.
• Experience with embedded or IoT products and a feel for how wireless networks behave is considered an advantage.
• Exposure to security testing tools and methods, for example OWASP ZAP, is considered a plus.
• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent is considered a plus.

In return, we offer you:

• Nordic work culture of trust, responsibility, freedom, and value for flat hierarchies.
• Hybrid work is supported, with an expectation of regular weekly work at the Tampere office. Given that our physical testing assets are primarily based in Tampere, the QA team works mostly from the office. Remote work is possible when it aligns with team collaboration, work requirements, and individual circumstances.
• Challenging work in the technology field. Not just fridges on the internet, but with real impact.
• Genuinely international working culture with the best talents and bright minds.
• The basics: indefinite contract with money to your bank account every month, maybe in the ballpark of 4200 to 5000€, depending on how fancy your skills are. And hey, it's not just about the monthly pay; there might be bonuses too, because we like to keep things interesting.
• We want you to see the success you're a part of, so we offer options for Wirepas shares.

More information

The role is permanent, and the work starts as soon as the right candidate is found, so please send your CV and application without delay. Candidates must have an existing right to work in Finland. We aim to fill the position quickly and are therefore unable to sponsor or wait for work permit applications.

We will keep accepting applications until June 14th unless right candidate is found earlier.

Don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes; we're sure you're a quick learner!

So, what are you thinking? More information [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept application via email.

NB! By applying for this position, you allow us to retain and use your information according to our data protection and register description.

About us

We're a Finnish IoT company, straight outta Tampere.

Wirepas, founded in 2010 in Tampere, Finland, is a global leader in IoT connectivity solutions with people in Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States. With a team of more than 90 dedicated professionals, we specialize in wireless mesh networking technology that empowers businesses worldwide to optimize operations through seamless IoT communication. Our innovative solutions are trusted by industries ranging from smart buildings and energy to asset tracking, driving efficiency and sustainability.