Senior Automation Tester (contract/freelance)

ITHR Group plc; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 75 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ITHR Group plc in Belgium is seeking a Senior Test Automation Expert to lead strategy and hands-on automation within a complex enterprise programme. The role is hybrid and requires Dutch & English fluency, working with Agile delivery teams.

You will design scalable automation frameworks using TypeScript, WebdriverIO, Node.js and Cucumber, integrate testing into CI/CD, and mentor testers across multiple streams.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in defining test strategies for large-scale programmes.
• Experience coordinating and leading testing across multiple streams.
• Hands-on expertise building scalable test automation frameworks.
• Strong automation skills across TypeScript, WebdriverIO, and Node.js.
• Experience integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines and Agile environments.

Responsabilités

• Define and lead test strategies, plans and approaches across complex landscapes.
• Coordinate functional, integration, regression and end-to-end testing activities.
• Translate requirements into effective test scenarios and cases.
• Own testing quality across multiple delivery streams and levels.
• Design, build and maintain scalable automation frameworks.
• Develop automated testing solutions with TypeScript, WebdriverIO, Node.js and Cucumber.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and practice Shift-Left testing.
• Coach and mentor testers across teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Explore AI-driven testing approaches to improve efficiency and quality.

Connaissances

Test Strategy

Test Coordination

Quality Engineering

Agile/Scrum

Test Automation

CI/CD

AI in testing

Outils

WebdriverIO

TypeScript

Node.js

Cucumber

Tricentis Tosca

Description du poste

Senior Test Automation Expert

Belgium (Hybrid) Dutch & English Required | Long-Term Contract Opportunity

Are you a senior testing professional who can combine strategic test coordination with hands-on automation expertise?

We're seeking an experienced Senior Test Coordinator / Test Automation Expert to join a complex enterprise programme supporting both project delivery and Agile development teams.

This role is ideal for someone who can define testing strategy, drive quality across the software lifecycle, and build robust automation frameworks from the ground up.

Remit

Define and lead test strategies, test plans and testing approaches across complex application landscapes

Coordinate and oversee functional, integration, regression and end-to-end testing activities

Translate business requirements into effective test scenarios and test cases

Take ownership of testing quality across multiple test levels and delivery streams

Design, build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks

Develop automated testing solutions using technologies such as:

• TypeScript
• WebdriverIO
• Node.js
• Cucumber

Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines

Apply Risk-Based Testing and Requirements-Based Testing principles

Champion Quality Engineering and Shift-Left testing practices

Coach and mentor testers across teams

Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, architects and project teams

Explore emerging technologies and AI-driven testing approaches to improve efficiency and quality

Skills

10+ years' experience in software testing within complex enterprise environments

8+ years' experience as a Test Specialist, Test Expert or similar senior testing role

5+ years' experience delivering integration, regression and end-to-end testing

Strong experience working within Agile/Scrum environments

Proven track record of defining test strategies and leading testing activities for large-scale programmes

Hands-on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks from scratch

Strong knowledge of:

• TypeScript
• WebdriverIO
• Node.js
• Cucumber
• Test Automation Architecture

Experience with stakeholder management across business and technical teams

Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset

Passion for AI and emerging technologies within software testing and Quality Engineering

Dutch and English fluency (C2 level required)

• CI/CD integration
• API Testing
• Release Validation
• Tricentis Tosca
• Quality Engineering practices
• AI-assisted testing tools and automation
• Shift-Left Testing methodologies

This is an opportunity to work within a mature, multidisciplinary testing environment where you'll have the chance to influence testing strategy, lead quality initiatives, build automation solutions and help shape the future of software testing through AI and modern Quality Engineering practices.