Automated Software Tester

Function

We’re looking for a Test Engineering Consultant to join our client’s team and play a key role in elevating software quality and developer experience. This position sits within a forward-thinking environment focused on accelerating development cycles while maintaining high standards through modern testing practices and continuous improvement.

The Role

As a Test Engineering Consultant, you will take ownership of testing initiatives within agile teams and help define a scalable, future-proof testing strategy. You’ll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to embed quality at every stage of the development lifecycle and ensure testing becomes a core pillar of delivery.

• Design and implement a scalable testing strategy aligned with agile methodologies
• Act as the owner of testing initiatives across squads, ensuring alignment with sprint goals
• Promote a quality-first mindset and drive shift-left testing practices
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and DevOps teams to integrate testing into daily workflows
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and shared accountability

Key Responsibilities

You will standardize testing approaches, guide tool selection, and ensure seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines, while also supporting teams with best practices and mentoring.

• Define and enforce standardized testing methodologies, including:
  • Integration testing (e.g., RestAssured, Karate)
  • System and end-to-end testing (e.g., Cypress, Playwright)
  • User acceptance testing (e.g., Octane)
• Drive adoption of automated testing across UI, API, and performance layers
• Evaluate and implement modern testing tools aligned with Java and JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and oversee tool integration into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., automated test execution on merge requests)
• Translate technical test results into clear, business-oriented insights for stakeholders
• Mentor teams on test automation, QA best practices, and continuous feedback loops
• Challenge requirements from a testing perspective to ensure feasibility and risk mitigation

Profile & Experience

Our client is looking for a hands-on expert who combines strong technical knowledge with a collaborative, agile mindset.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in test engineering or similar roles
• Strong expertise in:
  • Test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
  • BDD/TDD tools (Cucumber, Octane)
  • API testing tools (Postman, Bruno, RestAssured, Karate)
  • CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins)
  • Version control systems (Git)
• Solid programming skills in Java within a testing context
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and shift-left principles
• Interest in leveraging AI technologies to enhance testing practices
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent through experience

Nice to have:

• Experience with Docker or containerization

• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform)

• Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript

• Background in domains such as finance, banking, or payments

Soft Skills & Mindset

Success in this role requires a strong team-oriented attitude and a passion for learning and improvement.

• Detail-oriented with a strong quality-first mindset
• Comfortable in fast-paced, feedback-driven environments
• Proactive in knowledge sharing and improving team processes
• Curious and continuously learning (e.g., AI in testing, observability, chaos engineering)
• Strong believer in team success over individual achievement

Language Requirements

• English (mandatory)
• Dutch (mandatory)

This is a hybrid role combining on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on how quality is delivered at scale.