Job Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer
Start: Immediate starter
Framework: JAVA
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Contract Type: Freelance or Permanent
Senior Test Automation Engineer - Job Description:
A dynamic company based in Brussels is urgently seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join its team. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who takes ownership of testing, knows to code in JAVA, works independently, and proactively identifies test scenarios that challenge and surprise developers. The successful candidate will ensure that software solutions meet the highest quality standards by identifying edge cases and hidden defects that others may overlook.
Senior Test Automation Engineer - Key Responsibilities:
* Automate software testing processes and develop comprehensive test reports.
* Independently define, design, and execute test scenarios beyond provided specifications.
* Identify and investigate issues, ensuring compliance with quality requirements.
* Collaborate closely with developers and analysts while maintaining a critical and proactive mindset.
* Develop and maintain automated regression tests at all stages of the software lifecycle.
* Execute manual and automated test cases using industry-standard tools.
* Report, document, and track issues using Jira/Zephyr.
* Maintain up-to-date test documentation and contribute to the overall test strategy.
Senior Test Automation Engineer - Required Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience as a Senior Test Automation Engineer, capable of working independently.
* Strong proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, and Cucumber.
* API testing experience with Postman and Rest-Assured.
* In-depth knowledge of REST HTTP, relational databases, and SQL queries.
* Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
* ISTQB Foundation Level certification (minimum).
* Fluent in English (C1 level).
Senior Test Automation Engineer - Tools and Technologies:
* Jira, Zephyr, Cucumber
* Postman, Rest-Assured
* Selenium, Playwright
* SQL, REST HTTP
* JAVA framework
Senior Test Automation Engineer - Additional Information:
* Hybrid or onsite flexibility.
* Competitive compensation for both freelance and permanent contracts.
Senior Test Automation Engineer - How to Apply:
If you are a real tester who takes pride in challenging developers with innovative and comprehensive testing, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV via direct message or apply through the platform.
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