Junior Test Engineer

Title: Junior Test Automation Engineer – Payments & Financial Systems (Try & Hire)

Location: Helsinki, Finland (Hybrid: 3 days/week on-site, 50% remote)

Contract Period: November 2, 2026 – February 28, 2027 (Try & Hire with view to permanent hire)

Workload: 100% Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Languages: English (Mandatory)

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a Junior Test Automation Engineer for a Try & Hire assignment with a major financial organization in Helsinki. This role offers an immediate contract starting in November with a direct pathway to permanent employment following the initial assignment period.

You will join an engineering team focused on payments infrastructure, designing, building, and executing automated test frameworks while performing root-cause analysis (RCA) across business-critical financial services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Design & Execution: Analyze functional requirements, design test cases, and execute automated test suites.
• Framework Development: Build, maintain, and expand automated test frameworks using Python and Robot Framework.
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated test suites into Jenkins continuous delivery pipelines.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigate test failures, diagnose system anomalies, and document bug reports.
• Quality Standards: Maintain testing documentation aligned with ISTQB standards and incorporate AI-driven testing tools where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Domain Knowledge: Functional understanding or experience within Payments or Financial Services.
• Technical Stack: Hands-on experience with Python, Robot Framework, and Jenkins.
• Methodology: Solid grasp of software testing concepts (ISTQB Foundation level equivalent).
• AI & Tools: Familiarity with modern AI-assisted testing practices and test management software.
• Location & Setup: Ability to work on-site in Helsinki 3 days/week.

If you are interested, or you know someone that could be, please reach out and we can arrange a time to speak?