QA Engineer

ppbReports to: /b Engineering Manager | bLocation: /b Hybrid (Ghent, Belgium) | bEmployment type: /b Payrollbr/ /p pbBuild the backbone of Europe's EV charging ecosystem. /b /p pAt Optimile, we are building the future of e-mobility. /p pWe 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. /p pAs we continue to grow, we're looking for a bQA Engineer /b who combines a sharp eye for quality with a strong sense of ownership. /p pIf you enjoy catching issues before customers do, turning edge cases into clear test scenarios, building robust automated test suites and helping teams ship with confidence, we'd love to meet you.br/ /p h3Your role /h3 pAs a QA Engineer, you'll be a key contributor within one of our cross-functional squads, taking ownership of quality from requirements through to production. /p pYou'll work closely with your bTech Lead, Product Owner and fellow engineers /b to make sure what we build is thoroughly tested, reliable and scalable. You'll challenge assumptions, identify risks and continuously look for ways to improve how we approach quality. /p pTest automation is an important part of where we're heading. You'll gradually help build and maintain our automated test suites. Previous automation experience is a plus, not a must.br/ /p h3What you'll do /h3 ul liDesign and execute functional, regression, integration and exploratory tests. /li liOwn the quality of features from requirements through to production. /li liInvestigate, reproduce and clearly document defects and follow them through to resolution. /li liBuild and maintain automated UI and API tests, gradually expanding our automation coverage. /li liIdentify gaps in test coverage and propose practical improvements. /li liAdvocate for testability, clear acceptance criteria and strong QA practices. /li liWork closely with Product and Engineering to turn requirements into clear, testable scenarios. /li liShare your testing knowledge and help make quality a shared responsibility across the team. /li liCommunicate progress, risks and blockers proactively. /li /ul h3What we're looking for /h3 pbMust-have /b /p ul liYou live and work in Belgium. /li liBachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent experience. /li liProfessional proficiency in English. Dutch is a bonus. /li liSolid experience in software QA or testing, with hands-on test automation experience. /li liStrong understanding of test design, edge cases, risk-based testing and bug reporting. /li liExperience testing web applications and APIs (e.g. REST). /li liA structured and detail-oriented mindset with the persistence to dig into root causes. /li liA proactive approach and a genuine drive to improve quality through automation. /li /ul pbNice to have /b /p ul liExperience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium or Postman/REST-assured. /li liBasic scripting or programming skills in JavaScript, Python or similar. /li liFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing as part of the build process. /li liExperience working in modern Agile product teams. /li /ul h3Why Optimile /h3 ul liMeaningful challenges with real-world impact. /li liHigh ownership and autonomy within your squad. /li liModern engineering practices with a strong focus on quality. /li liClose collaboration with experienced Product, Design and Engineering colleagues. /li liPlenty of opportunities to learn, share knowledge and grow. /li liAn international, fast-growing company helping accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility. /li /ul /p