Automation testing Engineer

Médiane Benelux; Charleroi; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Médiane Benelux is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join a long-term railway sector project. You will validate complex software systems, including embedded and backend applications, ensuring reliability and compliance with industry standards.

You will design and implement automated testing, develop reusable test libraries, and integrate tests into CI/CD workflows. Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Engineering degree in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in test automation or software testing.
• Experience in regulated environments (railway, aerospace, medical, defense) is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement automated test strategies aligned with project and business requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks (primarily in Python).
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for API, backend, and system validation.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid iteration.
• Validate complex systems including software-hardware integration environments.
• Optimize test processes to reduce execution time and increase reliability.

Skills

Python

Test design

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Autonomous

Collaboration

English fluency

Education

Master's or Engineering degree in IT/CS/Electronics

Tools

PyTest

Robot Framework

GitLab CI/CD

Postman

REST clients

Git

Networks knowledge

Docker

Hardware-in-the-loop

Job description

Médiane Benelux: Career Booster! Since 2017, and with over 35 years of experience in France and Italy, Médiane Benelux is an engineering company specializing in software, electronics, and cybersecurity across key sectors such as Railways, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Aerospace, Space, Telecoms, Industry, and Defense.

What we offer:

• IT consulting and strategy
• Digital transformation and IoT solutions
• Project management and process optimization

As specialists in electronics, development, and embedded systems design, we operate from sensor to cloud.

Why choose Médiane Benelux?

• Human-sized company: Promotes teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic and stimulating environment
• Sharp technical expertise and tailored solutions for each sector
• Talent support: Personalized follow-up, continuous training, and skill development for our employees
• Custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client
• Culture of innovation: Participation in innovative and varied projects
• Ecovadis Gold certification: Commitment to equality, well-being, and responsibility
• Human values: Commitment, Respect, Trust, Listening

Happy at Work and Happy Clients labels by Choose my Company: A fulfilling work environment and optimal client satisfaction

Le poste :

We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join a long-term mission within the railway sector. You will contribute to the validation and quality assurance of complex software systems, including embedded and backend applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance with industry standards.

Role and Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Automation Framework

Define and implement automated test strategies aligned with project and business requirements

Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks (primarily in Python)

Ensure test coverage across functional, integration, and system levels

Automation Development

Develop and maintain automated test scripts for API, backend, and system validation

Implement reusable test libraries to accelerate test development and execution

Integrate test automation into development workflows to support rapid iteration

CI/CD & Quality Integration

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD or equivalent)

Ensure continuous testing across build and deployment cycles

Analyze test results and provide actionable feedback to development teams

Validation & System Testing

Validate complex systems, including software-hardware integration environments

Execute non-regression, performance, and reliability testing

Collaborate with developers and system engineers to identify defects early

Continuous Improvement

Optimize test processes to reduce execution time and increase reliability

Promote shift-left testing practices and an automation-first mindset

Contribute to tooling evolution and quality standards

Profil recherché :

Education

Master's Degree or Engineering Degree in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, or related field

Experience

2 to 5 years in test automation or software testing

Experience in regulated environments (railway, aerospace, medical, defense) is a strong plus

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in Python for test automation

Experience with test automation frameworks (PyTest, Robot Framework, or equivalent)

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD preferred)

Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, REST clients)

Familiarity with version control systems (Git)

Understanding of network protocols and system integration

Bonus: experience with Docker, embedded systems, or hardware-in-the-loop testing

Language Skills

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

French is a plus

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability

Proactive and autonomous

Collaborative mindset, comfortable working in cross-functional teams

Continuous improvement driven