Software Test Specialist

Did you know KONE moves two billion people every day? As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared purpose, to shape the future of cities. In 2023, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.0 billion.
 

Why this role?

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and automation solutions that support the software development and delivery lifecycle. It involves applying best practices in CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, system monitoring, and automation to ensure faster, secure, and reliable deployments.

They collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline build, test, and release processes, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and resilient. By fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, the role contributes significantly to improving development speed, operational stability, and overall quality across the R&D organization.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities:

· Design, implement, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI.

· Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes in AWS cloud environments.

· Develop and support test automation tools and libraries, primarily using Python.

· Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance Linux-based systems to ensure reliability and performance.

· Collaborate with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to streamline and optimize the software delivery lifecycle.

· Assist in server configuration management using Puppet.

· Implement security practices, including automated compliance and security checks.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

· 8+ years of hands-on experience in Python development, automation, and scripting.

· Proven expertise with Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

· Strong practical experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

· Deep understanding of Linux system administration and shell scripting.

· Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Puppet.

· Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).

· Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, self-driven approach.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across functional teams.

· Comfortable working in Agile environments with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

· Awareness of CI/CD security best practices and compliance requirements.

What do we offer?

• Development and growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Warm and friendly international working environment.
• Being part of an industry leader in sustainability.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers