Senior Functional Test Lead – Cypress & Selenium

Pauwels Consulting; Anderlecht; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pauwels Consulting in Brussels seeks a Senior Functional Test Lead to drive quality assurance for critical operational software in the transportation and logistics sector. The role focuses on defining comprehensive test strategies and end-to-end ownership of application quality to support essential transit personnel and operations.

You will define the test approach for operational applications, translate complex requirements into actionable test cases, manage the defect lifecycle, and lead QA in

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years of software quality assurance experience including manual and automated testing.
• 3+ years of automation experience with frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium or WebdriverIO.
• 3+ years in Agile environments with close collaboration with Product Owners.
• 2+ years API testing experience with tools like Postman or ApiDog.
• 1+ year experience in the railway sector.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, and SQL for test management and data validation.
• Track record in test case design, execution planning and regression validation.
• Strong ownership, leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilités

• Define and implement the overall test approach for operational applications to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Translate complex requirements into actionable test cases for functional, integration, and end-to-end cycles.
• Manage the full defect lifecycle with clear prioritization and resolution with development teams.
• Lead QA efforts within Agile ceremonies and refine acceptance criteria for testability of user stories.
• Drive integration of automated testing frameworks for front-end and API validation.
• Coach and mentor team members to foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

QA leadership

Agile liaison with Product Owners

Test design & planning

English proficiency

Ownership & leadership

SQL data validation

Formation

Master's degree in a relevant field

Outils

Cypress

Selenium

WebdriverIO

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Postman

ApiDog

Description du poste

Our client, a prominent organization in the transportation and logistics sector, is seeking a Senior Functional Test Lead to drive quality assurance for critical operational software. This role focuses on defining comprehensive test strategies and taking end-to-end ownership of application quality to support essential transit personnel and operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall test approach for operational applications to ensure high-quality delivery aligned with business needs.
• Translate complex requirements into actionable test cases for functional, integration, and end-to-end testing cycles.
• Manage the full defect lifecycle, ensuring clear prioritization and resolution in collaboration with development teams.
• Lead quality assurance efforts within Agile ceremonies, refining acceptance criteria and ensuring the testability of user stories.
• Drive the integration of automated testing frameworks for front-end and API validation.
• Coach and mentor team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in software quality assurance, including both manual and automation testing.
• 3+ years experience with automation frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, or WebdriverIO.
• 3+ years experience working in Agile environments in close collaboration with Product Owners.
• 2+ years experience in API testing using tools like Postman or ApiDog.
• 1+ year experience within the railway sector.
• You possess a Master's degree in a relevant field.
• You bring advanced proficiency in Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, and SQL for test management and data validation.
• You have a proven track record in test case design, execution planning, and regression validation.
• You're recognized for strong ownership, leadership qualities, and constructive communication skills.
• You are proficient in English.

Nice to Haves

• Practical experience with mobile, accessibility, and cross-browser testing.
• Working knowledge of Dutch or French.

Offer

• Start date: 05/10/2026
• Duration: Until 30/06/2028
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Onsite
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers