QA Analyst – Automated Testing

Pauwels Consulting; Neder-Over-Heembeek; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting in Brussels is seeking a senior software tester to join the information and communication systems team for a short-term project. You will identify, define, and execute testing strategies for a large-scale data recognition system, collaborating with developers to create detailed test plans, scenarios, and scripts.

The role requires 5+ years in software testing, experience with multiple test types, defect tracking, and automated testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience including test planning, scenario development, and scripting.
• Experience with functional, technical, acceptance, and regression testing.
• Proven defect tracking experience and documenting technical findings.
• Knowledge of automated testing and various test tools.
• Understanding of test data management and diverse IT environments.
• Fluent in Dutch, French, and English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and define functional, technical, acceptance, and regression testing requirements.
• Develop detailed test plans, scenarios, and scripts in collaboration with the development team.
• Execute and document manual and automated tests to track software defects.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on testing progress, results, and analysis.
• Maintain automated testing suites to ensure efficient error detection and system stability.
• Create application documentation including release notes for project stakeholders.

Skills

Test planning

Scenario development

Scripting

Defect tracking

Automated testing

Test tools

Test data management

IT environments

Multilingual (Dutch/French/English)

Tools

Test tools

Job description

Our client, a key organization in the public safety sector, is looking for a professional to join their information and communication systems team. The role focuses on identifying, defining, and executing various testing strategies for a large-scale data recognition system.

• Identify and define functional, technical, acceptance, and regression testing requirements.
• Develop detailed test plans, scenarios, and scripts in collaboration with the development team.
• Execute and document manual and automated tests to track software defects.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on testing progress, results, and analysis.
• Maintain automated testing suites to ensure efficient error detection and system stability.
• Create application documentation including release notes for project stakeholders.

• 5+ years of software testing experience including test planning, scenario development, and scripting.
• Experience with multiple test types including functional, technical, acceptance, and regression testing.
• Proven experience in defect tracking and documenting technical findings.
• Knowledge of automated testing and various test tools.
• Understanding of test data management and diverse IT environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous approach.
• You are fluent in Dutch, French, and English.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with data recognition systems or intelligence platforms.
• Knowledge of security standards within IT infrastructure.

• Start date: 09/11/2026
• Duration: 2 months
• Work regime: Part-time (approx. 40 working days)
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week onsite)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers