Software QA Tester - Unit3d

At Visual Components, we build world-class 3D simulation software for manufacturers. Our solution can be used for designing the factories of the future already today. By using our software, the user can design production lines, simulate and analyze the production flow, perform virtual commissioning projects, and much more. 
 
 Today our solution is trusted by more than 2400 organizations in the manufacturing industry worldwide, starting from small local manufacturers and to huge automotive corporations. We see our product as a 3D game for industrial use: visual, user-friendly, and robust.
 
 Visual Components is an international company. We are headquartered in Espoo, Finland, but we have offices in Tampere Finland, the US, and Germany, along with a global partner network of partners and resellers. The Visual Components team is truly multinational - we have people from over 22 countries, and we speak at least 12 languages!

We are looking for a Software QA Engineer to join our QA Team and to reinforce our team working on renewing the Visual Components platform and building future-proof features that will enable our product to grow.  

The team members work as members of the software development teams and have their own QA team’s development goals. The QA team members share tasks to encourage learning in different areas and to make the team(s) more adaptable. The software development teams use Scrum and comprise of developers, a testing engineer, and a product owner.

The main tasks in our QA are: 

• Manual testing and feature verification. 
• Developing scripts and test data for e.g., UI test automation or our other tooling.
• Developing testing practices and collaborating with developers. Software developers will still be writing their unit tests and other test automation.

Being a part of our 3D Visualization and Tools development team, you will be tasked with testing visualization and CAD tools, both on desktop and on the web. You will be responsible for helping the team maintain and improve their quality standards and work with them to tackle various challenges.

We are looking for someone who has strong problem-solving skills, an analytical mindset with the ability to bring up issues and give feedback to developers as they build their next feature or product. You will succeed if you have the willingness and attitude to learn a new business domain and deepen their skills in testing and using test automation technology. What counts, is passion for learning and developing!
 
 Skills important for this role:

• Experience working with or testing 3D Engines like Unity or Unreal.
• Experience testing web-based applications.
• A solid understanding of how 3D models are constructed, including topology, CAD concepts, materials, and model properties.
• The ability to work effectively across teams.
• Beneficial: C# and Python in your toolbox.
• We appreciate relevant educational background e.g., a bachelor’s degree in automation technology, robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, game programming, or information technology - but this is not mandatory in case you have learned the skills some other way. 
• English language - fluency in speaking and writing in English because it is our main working language

• The opportunity to further develop and expand your skills and make an impact to our own platform 
• Flexible working times and remote work 
• An employer who supports in various life situations 
• Safe and stable workplace 
• Competitive salary with comprehensive personnel benefits, e.g., learning platforms, extensive occupational health care and health insurance, lunch benefits, sport & cultural benefit vouchers

At Visual Components, our most valuable assets are our employees. We treat everyone with honesty and transparency, help each other, and do our work with passion. We also enjoy spending time together even after work. Pool tournaments, game nights, and afterworks and sports activities are part of our life as a team.

Please send your application in English via the form on our career page. We cannot accept applications sent to us via email or private messages due to the GDPR. We will hire a person as soon as we find the right candidate.

In case you have any specific questions about the role, feel free to contact QA Team Manager: lenny.smith@visualcomponents.com