Medior Test Automation Engineer – Java & Playwright

SYNCTIV RECRUITMENT; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Synctiv in Brussels is seeking a Medior Test Automation Engineer to join an Agile team. You will develop and maintain automated testing frameworks, improve testing strategies, and ensure software quality in a hybrid 50% remote setup.

You will work with Java and Playwright, design BDD/Gherkin scenarios, and perform API and end-to-end testing within an Agile/Scrum environment. ISTQB is a plus and French or Dutch fluency with English is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Playwright.
• Experience developing or maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of BDD/Gherkin, API testing, and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• ISTQB certification is a plus.
• Fluency in French or Dutch and a good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Work with Java and Playwright to support test automation activities.
• Design and maintain test scenarios using BDD/Gherkin.
• Perform API and end-to-end testing.
• Analyse test results, investigate failures, and identify defects.
• Collaborate with developers and QA professionals in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

Skills

Java

Playwright

BDD/Gherkin

API testing

REST APIs

Agile Scrum

SQL

Selenium

Jira

XRAY

Confluence

English

Tools

Selenium

Jira

XRAY

Confluence

SQL

Job description

Work Model: Hybrid (50% remote)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Long-term assignment

About the Role

Synctiv is looking for a Medior Test Automation Engineer to join an Agile team in Brussels. You will contribute to developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, improving testing strategies, and ensuring software quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Work with Java and Playwright to support test automation activities.
• Design and maintain test scenarios using BDD/Gherkin.
• Perform API and end-to-end testing.
• Analyse test results, investigate failures, and identify defects.
• Collaborate with developers and QA professionals in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Playwright.
• Experience developing or maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of BDD/Gherkin, API testing, and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of Selenium, Jira, XRAY, Confluence, and SQL is an asset.
• Fluency in French or Dutch and a good command of English.
• ISTQB certification is a plus.

Important:

Experience with Java-based test automation frameworks is a key requirement.

Interested?