Senior Software Test Engineer

Senior Software Test Engineer 

Location:

Ghent

Contract Type:

Temporary & Contract

Sector:

Software Development

Salary:

Reference No.

BBBH490109

Job Title: Senior Software Test Engineer
Duration: Long-Term contract (Plus Extensions)
Location: Ghent, Belgium (Hybrid)
Role overview:
  • As a Senior Application Tester, you will be responsible for both the functional and technical testing of software products, web applications, and microservices — ensuring they are error-free and deliver the best possible user experience. You will also identify opportunities for test automation and contribute to improving testing processes and product quality.
  • You will work in an Agile environment as part of a self-managing team, continuously striving to optimize and enhance the delivery of high-quality applications. Your key responsibility is to support the team by testing stories developed during sprints, preventing errors, and ensuring a seamless experience for the end users.
  • Additionally, you will help triage and refine issues logged from other sources, improving issue quality and relieving the development team.
Key Accountabilities:
  • Develop test cases based on user stories in collaboration with the team.
  • Perform manual and automated testing on new and existing software components.
  • Execute and maintain Cypress, Newman/Postman, and Selenium test cases.
  • Configure automated test cases in a CI/CD pipeline.
  • Manage, monitor, and prepare test data as required.
  • Ensure stability, reliability, and continuity of end products.
  • Log, track, and follow up on bugs and defects.
  • Conduct risk analysis, assess impact, and communicate findings with the Scrum Master and analysts.
  • Contribute to process improvements and maintain up-to-date knowledge of testing methodologies and tools.
Essential Skills:
  • Proven experience (3+ years) in software and application testing.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodology and sprint-based delivery.
  • Expertise in Cucumber, Cypress, Selenium, Postman, and Newman for automated testing.
  • Strong knowledge of Jira, Lambda Test, and BrowserStack.
  • Experience testing microservices and web-based applications.
  • Familiarity with SQL and Java for test scripting.
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving mindset with an eye for usability and detail.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
Core Competencies:
  • Analytical and detail-oriented approach to testing.
  • Customer-oriented mindset focused on usability and user experience.
  • Strong communication and reporting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Adaptability and resilience in changing environments.
  • Solution-oriented and proactive in identifying improvements.
Good-to-have Skills:
  • Experience with Azure or cloud-based deployment.
  • Knowledge of Continuous Deployment and Integration best practices.
  • Background in contributing to open-source or cross-team Monorepo environments.
Languages:
  • Dutch – Native/Bilingual proficiency
  • English – Full professional proficiency
  • French: Limited working proficiency

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