Wirepas Mesh Test Automation Lead and Architect

At Wirepas we are committed to creating the best Wireless Mesh product that enables cost-efficient IoT connectivity at any scale. To deliver this mission, we want to provide our customers with the highest product quality and support they deserve. Wirepas is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic Test Automation Lead and Architect to guide the development of our Wirepas Mesh product Test Automation. Wirepas Mesh is an embedded software binary product, and testing is done by test automation. Hence, we consider test assets as our second product. Today we run 1.4M test runs per year. We have 25 physical test networks in use. We have also a digital testing environment, where we can test the same binary as in physical hardware. All this produces a lot of data, which needs to be pre-processed into a readable format. If you are up for a challenge, this position may be the right one for you! In Wirepas product development, the Test Automation Lead and Architect is the key driver, and defines testing architecture, content and delivery. You will be working with a team of 15-20 people that includes developers of the Mesh product and test automation assets. In your role, you will be developing and maintaining a testing plan for the new Mesh releases and are responsible for that plan to all the stakeholders in the company. The Test Automation Lead and Architect works to ensure that business, quality, and functional goals are met with each product release. You also understand both the SW testing and customer side of the product releases. The position is in Tampere, Finland. About you You have an enthusiasm for driving and defining software products, where quality is ensured by fully automated testing. You are a self-starter who can manage time effectively. You also have good analytical mind and advanced problem-solving skills coupled with a commitment to drive the best quality. You communicate fluently in English as its the working language at Wirepas. You like working with a technical team and should see opportunities where other people see challenges. You should be comfortable managing multiple projects at once. As a Test Automation Lead and Architect, your responsibilities include: Product test requirement management i.e. ensuring that team is testing correctly to ensure high quality outputs Creating a Wirepas Mesh test plan, driving test schedule and keeping all the stakeholders informed. Leading and directing collaborative efforts of release testing i.e. conducting and influencing actively development, management, testing along with operations on release and development processes. Managing risks that may affect release testing and/or schedule. Creating a long-term vision of how we develop our test assets For this role we are hoping for you to master: Established background in testing software products together with software engineering teams and high degree of proficiency in documentation, iterative development, and understanding of Agile principles Technical understanding of the modern test automation platforms and tools Creative thinker with a vision, while maintaining attention to detail Good spoken and written English as English is our company language Minimum of 4 years of test automation development See opportunities where others see challenges Be comfortable managing multiple projects at a time. Test automation & defect management tools and methods, Robot framework CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins and Bitbucket pipelines The experience of wireless communication products is considered an advantage. In return, we offer you: Nordic work culture of trust, responsibility, freedom, and value for flat hierarchies. Flexibility for hybrid work with capability to weekly work also at Tampere office. Majority of our physical testing assets are in our Tampere office. 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. Sometimes its not just the monthly remuneration but also bonuses. We want you to see the success youre 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. Dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes; were sure youre a quick learner! So, what are you thinking? NB! By applying for this position, you allow us to retain and use your information according to our data protection and register description. Poolia acts as Wirepass recruitment partner. Please note that we do not process applications sent by email for GDPR reasons, so please submit your application via the Apply for job button in the advertisement. For more information about the position, please contact rekry@poolia.fi. About the company Were a Finnish IoT company, straight outta Tampere. You may be thinking: No, not more of that IoT shit. IoT is our business, and weve made it The Shit. We actually can solve the problems for real, for once and for all. Even for big and bigger global customers. Wirepas, founded in 2010 in Tampere, Finland, is a global leader in IoT connectivity solutions with people in Australia, Germany, Finland, France, India, and the United States. With a team of more than 80 dedicated professionals, Wirepas specializes in wireless mesh networking technology that empowers businesses worldwide to optimize operations through seamless IoT communication. Their innovative solutions are trusted by industries ranging from smart buildings and energy to asset tracking, driving efficiency and sustainability.