Test Automation Engineer, KONE Oyj, Espoo

About the role

We are now looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join KONE’s digital service development team in Espoo. In this position, you will participate in the development and testing of web-based applications that support KONE’s maintenance and field operations. The applications are used by service technicians and technical specialists globally, and the systems behind them combine data streams from multiple sources such as cloud services and large-scale enterprise platforms. You will work as part of an agile development team and collaborate closely with developers, product owners and other testers. The role combines both manual and automated testing, with a strong focus on expanding test automation using Robot Framework. This position is well suited for someone early in their career, or a developer-minded person with a strong interest in testing. A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to understand complex systems are key to success.

You are offered

• A chance to grow in a highly respected global company
• Supportive and technically skilled colleagues
• Permanent employment through Academic Work, offering a great opportunity to grow as a professional, extend your network, and establish valuable contacts for the future
• Lunch benefit and extensive occupational health care

Work tasks

• Planning and executing test cases for web and API-based services
• Testing complex digital service flows and understanding data behaviour across multiple back-end systems
• Developing and maintaining automated tests using Robot Framework
• Supporting the team in increasing test automation coverage
• Creating test data and validating functional behaviour
• Collaborating with developers and technical experts in daily agile routines
• Using browser tools to simulate mobile behaviour when needed (no physical mobile testing required)

We are looking for

• Some experience with test automation or testing during studies or internships
• Basic coding skills – Python is an advantage
• Interest in working with web technologies, APIs and cloud-based systems (AWS)
• A proactive, self-driven and curious mindset
• Ability to grasp system-level behaviour and communicate findings clearly
• Fluency in English (Finnish is a plus but not required) Experience with Robot Framework, AWS or other test automation technologies is considered an advantage, but not mandatory – motivation and ability to learn quickly are more important.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our 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.