TEST ENGINEER

Job Title: Freelance Senior Test Engineer (1-Year Contract)

Location: Belgium (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Employment Type: Freelancer

Contract Duration: 1 year

About the Role

We are seeking a Freelance Senior Test Engineer to design, execute, and automate high-quality testing solutions across our software projects. In this role, you will own the test design and execution for complex features, build robust automated test suites , and act as a quality ambassador within cross-functional teams. Your expertise will ensure reliable releases, reduced defect escape rates, and continuous improvement of our testing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test cases (functional, integration, regression, end-to-end) based on requirements and user stories.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and fast feedback loops.
• Perform API testing (REST/SOAP) using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured.
• Conduct performance and load testing using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or k6 where required.
• Report, track, and verify defects , performing root-cause analysis in collaboration with developers.
• Review requirements and specifications to ensure testability and identify gaps early (shift-left approach).
• Define and maintain test data and test environments in collaboration with IT and development teams.
• Mentor junior test engineers and promote testing best practices across teams.
• Contribute to test strategy and test planning together with the Test Manager and project stakeholders.
• Document test results and quality metrics , providing clear reporting on test coverage and release readiness.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 25010, ISTQB standards).

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience as a Test Engineer, QA Engineer, or Automation Engineer , with senior-level responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Strong experience with API testing and integration testing in complex landscapes.
• Experience with CI/CD integration of automated tests (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools and concepts (JMeter, Gatling, or similar).
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments ; familiarity with BDD (Cucumber/SpecFlow) is a plus.
• Exposure to ERP or enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce) is beneficial.
• Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation or Advanced (Test Analyst/Test Automation Engineer) are a strong plus.

Languages

• Fluent in English (required for collaboration).
• Fluent in French or Dutch (required for client/stakeholder communication).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders.
• Mentorship abilities to guide junior engineers and champion quality.
• Proactive mindset to identify quality risks early and drive improvements.
• Collaborative team player comfortable working in cross-functional agile teams.
• Adaptability to learn new tools, technologies, and business domains quickly.

Requirements:

• Currently residing in Belgium (we cannot assist with work permits).
• Fluency in English + French or Dutch (mandatory).