We’re Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, Downdetector, Ekahau, RootMetrics, and an ever-expanding suite of connectivity solutions. Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for a quality-minded Junior SW or QA Engineer to join our team developing state-of-the-art web applications for enabling our customers to design and optimize their Wi-Fi networks as easily and effortlessly as possible. This is an entry-level position.Ekahau enables IT professionals to take control of their Wi-Fi, making it easier than ever before to proactively monitor, maintain, and optimize their networks. Organizations of every size—including the world’s biggest brands and events—use our software and hardware products for full Wi-Fi lifecycle management and the highest levels of performance and connectivity. Our award-winning design, site survey, and troubleshooting solutions create fast, reliable networks that businesses can trust for their mission-critical Wi-Fi needs. Your responsibilities will mainly be working with the rest of the development team designing, performing, and reporting Ekahau product feature tests, followed by test automation development using relevant automation tools. This requires general curiosity since there are always new things to be learned on both what to test and how to test it. Amount of tools also makes creativity a valuable asset. It is sometimes hard to find the right setup for some certain test cases and then come up with a working solution.
Our current technology stack includes Robot Framework, Vue.js, TypeScript, Kotlin, AWS, GraphQL, and we’re working utilizing agile methodologies. We are committed to providing you a flexible work environment where individuality, fun, and talent are all valued equally. If you consider yourself innovative, adept at collaboration, and you care deeply about the work you do, we want to talk! Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Computer Science (or similar knowledge or soon graduating)Familiarity with web application developmentBasic knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript, and of HTML and CSSStrong interest in developing own SW development and QA skillsTake initiative, be creative and interestedBackground check required We hope that you reside somewhere around the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Benefits: We care deeply about each other and the work we do, and our perks are just one way we demonstrate this. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including (but not limited to): Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) options Comprehensive benefits plans (health care, insurance)Professional growth opportunities Lunch and Sports vouchersCommuter benefitsVolunteer paid time offInternet and phone allowanceNice modern office environment in the center of Helsinki You will have the best hardware, software, and tools available for you to do your work, and we provide excellent flexibility for working remotely as time and responsibilities allow. To promote your success and growth we offer educational opportunities, and anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ resource libraries, team activities, and many more. Visit our Built In Seattle page for even more information on what it's like to work at Ookla. We care deeply about each other and the work we do, and our perks are just one way we demonstrate this. Ookla has great benefits including competitive compensation and paid time off. We make sure you have the best hardware, software and tools available for you to do your work. If you’re passionate about joining the work we’re doing, we welcome your application and encourage applicants with both traditional and non-traditional experience that makes them an excellent candidate for the role. We strongly believe diversity of all kinds makes us better. We are an equal opportunity employer actively working to build an inclusive workforce at all levels of the company. [Read our latest diversity report from our parent company here.] Ookla is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We want to ensure candidates have everything they need throughout our application and hiring process. If you have any individual needs related to disability or accessibility, we encourage you to contact and let us know how we can best accommodate you.