Senior IT Automation Test Engineer

pOur client is a Belgian organization supporting a large network of professional offices through digital solutions, business expertise and innovative software applications. /p pAs a Senior IT Automation Test Engineer, you will ensure the functional and technical quality of business-critical applications. You will contribute to API automation, manual and automated UI testing, end-to-end integration testing and continuous quality improvement. /p pYou will work closely with functional analysts, developers, operations engineers and the Software Team Leader in an Agile environment. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liDefine and implement comprehensive test strategies. /li liReview business requirements and functional analysis documents. /li liDesign, execute and maintain test cases, scenarios and test plans. /li liPerform manual and automated UI testing. /li liDevelop and execute automated API tests. /li liConduct functional, non-functional, integration and end-to-end testing with external partners. /li liTrack defects, investigate issues and prepare test reports. /li liEstimate testing efforts and contribute to project test planning. /li liImprove testing processes, deliverables and quality assurance practices. /li liShare testing expertise and best practices with project teams. /li /ul h3Technical skills /h3 h3Must have /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree or higher. /li liMinimum 7 years of relevant software testing experience, including manual and automated testing. /li liExpert knowledge of test strategy definition. /li liAdvanced experience in API test automation and manual UI testing. /li liStrong knowledge of testing methodologies and processes. /li liExperience testing Java services, web services, REST APIs and proxy services. /li liKnowledge of XML, XSD, WSDL and related open standards. /li liAdvanced ability to analyze and model complex processes and workflows. /li liExperience with Jira, Xray, ReadyAPI and Playwright. /li liExperience with Groovy scripting or equivalent. /li liExperience working in Agile environments. /li liStrong analytical, communication and collaboration skills. /li liFluent English and either French or Dutch, with at least basic knowledge of the other language. /li liAvailability to work onsite in Brussels two days per week. /li liAbility to complete and personally sign the required NDA. /li /ul h3Should have /h3 ul liExperience improving testing processes and quality assurance practices. /li liExperience coordinating end-to-end tests with external partners. /li liAbility to estimate testing efforts and support cross-functional teams. /li liStrong attention to detail and a quality-driven mindset. /li liAbility to share knowledge and promote testing best practices. /li liResult-oriented approach without compromising quality. /li /ul h3Nice to have /h3 ul liISTQB certification. /li liFamiliarity with public administration systems. /li liKnowledge of OWASP security verification principles. /li /ul h3Who we are /h3 pCommunity Consulting goes beyond traditional consulting; it’s all about fostering connections in an atmosphere of trust and confidence.br/bTransparency Honesty /b : We say things as they are. Clear communication for seamless collaboration.br/b#COMMUNITEAM /b : Work independently, but never alone. Collective intelligence drives us further, faster.br/bTotal Commitment /b : Always present, always engaged. We find solutions and make sure everyone moves forward together.br/bGuaranteed Efficiency /b : No fluff, just results. We act fast, keep our promises, and deliver top quality.br/This is our DNA. This is how we make a difference. /p