Summer Employee – System Transformation Project, Makita Oy
We are looking for a motivated summer employee to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in a system transformation project at Makita.
Here is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in digital services, systems, and user experience to gain hands-on experience in a real project environment! The position is fixed-term, starting as early as June and continuing until August 31st, 2026. This position is well suited for a university or university of applied sciences student looking to gain hands-on experience in a real project environment. The employment contract will be with Eilakaisla, but you will work at the Makita's office in Tuusula.
About the role
In this role, you will focus on testing websites, customer and end-user portals, as well as related processes and back-office functionalities. The work is largely independent, but you will also collaborate closely with an international project team. This role has been opened to support an ongoing system transformation project during the summer period. As the project continues through the holiday season, additional support is needed to ensure smooth progress. The working language in this role is English.
Your responsibilities
In this role, you will take part in user acceptance testing across different systems and user interfaces. The work includes executing test cases, documenting results, and reporting bugs, issues, and observations to the project team. Testing is carried out based on predefined test cases and requirements, with findings documented and reported using tools such as Jira and Microsoft Office. You will test various user journeys and processes, such as ordering flows, service processes, user accounts, and forms. In addition, you will work with back-office functionalities and user permissions, helping to ensure that systems work seamlessly from both the end-user and operational perspectives.
The role involves close collaboration with an international project team, and you will contribute to improving the overall quality and usability of the systems.
What we expect from you
We are looking for a careful and structured team member who enjoys paying attention to detail while still keeping the bigger picture in mind. You take responsibility for your tasks and are able to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
You are quick to learn new systems and tools, and you have solid general IT and application skills. An understanding of user journeys and digital processes will help you get up to speed in the role. A problem-solving mindset and the ability to move forward independently in unclear situations are important qualities for success in this role.
You communicate fluently in English and feel comfortable working in an international environment. An interest in digital services, UX/UI, or system development is seen as a plus.
What we offer
We offer you a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in an international digital transformation project. The salary range in this position is: 1860-2185€/month, salary in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Retail Sector (PKS) B. You will develop your testing and reporting skills while working with modern digital platforms and processes. This role provides valuable exposure to real-life system development and collaboration in a global project setting, making it an excellent stepping stone for future career opportunities in IT, digital services, or business systems.
Interested?
Please submit your application and CV – we process applications continuously and will start interviews during the application period. Please note that the recruitment process will move forward quickly, and the position may be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. For data security reasons, we kindly ask you to submit your application via the application form on this page.
For more information about the position and the company, please contact Eilakaisla’s HR Consultant Josefiina Kuusiniemi by email at josefiina.kuusiniemi@eilakaisla.fi or by phone at +358 50 409 5955.
Makita Oy
Makita Oy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese Makita Corporation, operating in six countries: Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Makita has been a brand in Finland since 1979. The subsidiary Makita Oy was established in Finland in the spring of 2001. For 100 years, Makita Corporation has focused on product development and quality. This has secured Makita’s position as one of the world’s leading power tool manufacturers and enabled Makita Oy to grow into one of the most significant power tool suppliers in its region.
Today, our products are available through hundreds of partners across the country. All Makita products are sold through authorized dealers.