QA Engineer: Own Quality

ppstrongReports to: /strong Engineering Manager | strongLocation: /strong Hybrid (Ghent, Belgium) | strongEmployment type: /strong PayrollbremstrongBuild the backbone of Europe's EV charging ecosystem. /strong /embrAt Optimile, we are building the future of e-mobility.brWe develop digital solutions that empower Charging Point Operators (CPOs) and Mobility Service Providers (MSPs) to deliver seamless, reliable and scalable EV charging experiences across Europe.brAs we continue to grow, we're looking for a strongQA Automation Engineer /strong who combines a sharp eye for quality with strong technical skills and a passion for test automation.brIf you enjoy building reliable automated test suites, identifying issues before they reach production and continuously improving how software quality is ensured, we'd love to meet you.brustrongYour role /strong /ubrAs a QA Automation Engineer, you'll be a key contributor within one of our cross-functional squads, taking ownership of quality from requirements through to production.brstrongTest automation will be at the core of your role. /strong You'll take an active role in developing, maintaining and expanding our automated testing capabilities, with strongPlaywright as a key tool in our testing approach. /strongbrYou'll work closely with your strongTech Lead, Product Owner and fellow engineers /strong to ensure that quality is built into every stage of development.brBeyond writing automated tests, you'll challenge assumptions, identify risks, improve test coverage and help shape a scalable, efficient and reliable testing approach.brWhile hands-on functional and exploratory testing remain part of the job, your main focus will be on strongdriving test automation forward and making it an integral part of our engineering practices. /strongbrustrongWhat you'll do /strong /u /pulliDesign, develop and maintain automated test suites using strongPlaywright /strong. /liliExpand and improve automated test coverage across our applications, with a focus on UI, end-to-end and regression testing. /liliBuild reliable, maintainable and reusable automated tests that support continuous development and deployment. /liliIntegrate and optimize automated tests within our CI/CD pipelines. /liliIdentify opportunities to replace repetitive manual testing with efficient automation. /liliDesign and execute functional, integration and exploratory tests where needed. /liliInvestigate, reproduce and clearly document defects, following them through to resolution. /liliWork closely with Product and Engineering to translate requirements into clear, testable scenarios. /liliAdvocate for testability, clear acceptance criteria and strong QA practices. /liliProactively identify quality risks, test coverage gaps and opportunities to improve our testing strategy. /liliShare your automation expertise and help make quality a shared responsibility across the team. /li /ulpbrustrongWhat we're looking for /strong /ubrstrongMust-have /strong /pulliYou live and work in Belgium. /liliBachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent experience. /liliProfessional proficiency in English. Dutch is a bonus. /lilistrongProven hands-on experience in software test automation /strong, including designing, developing and maintaining automated test suites. /lilistrongPractical experience with Playwright /strong and the ability to independently create and maintain automated tests using this framework. /liliExperience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript for writing automated tests. /liliSolid understanding of test design, regression testing, end-to-end testing, edge cases and risk-based testing. /liliExperience testing web applications and APIs (e.g. REST). /liliA structured, analytical and detail-oriented mindset, with the persistence to investigate root causes. /liliA proactive approach, strong ownership and a genuine drive to continuously improve quality through automation. /li /ulpbrstrongNice to have /strong /pulliExperience with additional test automation frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium or REST-assured. /liliExperience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. /liliFamiliarity with API test automation and performance testing. /liliExperience working in modern Agile product teams. /liliExperience improving or scaling an existing test automation framework. /li /ulpbrustrongWhy Optimile /strong /u /pulliMeaningful challenges with real-world impact. /lilistrongThe opportunity to take ownership of test automation and help shape our QA approach. /strong /liliHigh ownership and autonomy within your squad. /liliModern engineering practices with a strong focus on quality and automation. /liliClose collaboration with experienced Product, Design and Engineering colleagues. /liliPlenty of opportunities to learn, share knowledge and grow. /liliAn international, fast-growing company helping accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility. /li /ulpbrstrongReady to take our test automation to the next level and help us build reli