Expert Test Coordinator – Software Quality & Test Management

Pauwels Consulting; Anderlecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting is seeking an experienced Test Coordinator/Lead/Manager to oversee end-to-end testing for critical operations planning systems in the public transport sector. The role involves coordinating functional and non-functional testing, including automation, across multiple streams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in testing within a 15-year career, hands-on with Playwright and ReadyAPI, and strong proficiency with Jira, Xray, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and SQL.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as Test Coordinator/Lead/Manager within at least 15 years in software testing.
• Exposure to planning processes in public transport testing domain.
• Proven track record coordinating functional and non-functional testing incl. test automation.
• Hands-on with Playwright and ReadyAPI.
• Proficient with Jira, Xray, Confluence, Azure DevOps and SQL.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification.
• QA/QC of security systems and ITIL processes experience.
• Staffing and coordination of distributed testing teams.
• Fluent English with Dutch or French at C1 level.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end testing lifecycle from early testability reviews through release readiness.
• Translate risks and requirements into actionable test strategies.
• Coordinate planning and execution of functional and non-functional testing including automation.
• Oversee resource planning, capacity management, and staffing for testing teams.
• Monitor testing progress and defect management; report to stakeholders.
• Ensure readiness of test environments, data, and tooling across projects.
• Collaborate with release and change management to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Test coordination

Test planning

Leadership

Test management

Stakeholder reporting

Environment readiness

Release coordination

Staffing & recruitment

English (Fluent)

Dutch/French (C1)

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level

Tools

Playwright

ReadyAPI

Jira

Xray

Confluence

Azure DevOps

SQL

Job description

Our client, a major player in the public transport sector, is seeking an experienced professional to lead testing activities for critical operational planning systems. The role involves coordinating the end-to-end testing lifecycle for complex resource management solutions, focusing on the planning of essential transport personnel and infrastructure.

• Manage the end-to-end testing lifecycle from early testability reviews through to release readiness.
• Translate project risks and functional requirements into comprehensive, actionable test strategies and approaches.
• Coordinate the definition, planning, and execution of both functional and non-functional testing activities, including test automation.
• Oversee resource planning, capacity management, and staffing for multidisciplinary testing teams.
• Monitor testing progress and defect management while providing concise reporting to stakeholders.
• Ensure the readiness of test environments, data, and tooling for parallel project streams.
• Collaborate with release and change management bodies to maintain high quality control standards.

• You bring 10+ years of experience as a Test Coordinator, Test Lead, or Test Manager within a career of at least 15 years in software testing.
• You possess deep professional experience in the public transport sector, specifically regarding planning processes.
• You have a proven track record in coordinating both functional and non-functional testing activities, including test automation.
• You bring hands‑on operational experience with Playwright and ReadyAPI from direct project involvement.
• You have advanced proficiency with Jira, Xray, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and SQL.
• You possess a valid ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent.
• You have experience managing the quality assurance and quality control of security systems and ITIL processes.
• You bring experience in staffing, recruitment, and coordination of distributed testing teams.
• You are fluent in English with a C1 level of Dutch or French.

Nice to Haves

• Experience establishing test organizations in both Waterfall and Agile delivery environments.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager responsible for coordinating large-scale testing activities.
• Professional experience coordinating testing activities within BSS and OSS environments.

• Start date: 01/01/2027
• Duration: project until 31/12/2028
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (with onsite presence up to 5 days per week as required)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers