Senior Test Manager – Automation Focus (NL/ENG)

b.ignited; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company car

Flexible working arrangements

Generous training budget

Job summary

b.ignited is seeking a Senior Test Manager located in Belgium. This strategic role involves leading and shaping testing and quality strategies for clients, focusing on management, consultancy, and hands-on automation.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in software testing, with at least 3 years in a managerial position. Responsibilities include developing test strategies, advising clients, and optimizing test processes. A competitive salary package along with flexible work arrangements is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software testing, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience in test automation and CI/CD integration.
• Thorough knowledge of QA best practices, test methodologies, and test tools.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.
• Fluent in Dutch and professional English.

Responsibilities

• Leading test teams and ensuring optimal resource planning.
• Developing and implementing test strategies and QA governance.
• Advising clients on test automation and quality requirements.
• Monitoring end-to-end quality across all layers of the stack.
• Coaching mid-level and junior testers in technical skills.

Skills

Test automation

CI/CD integration

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Risk identification

Coaching

Performance testing

Security testing

Accessibility testing

Education

7+ years in software testing

3+ years in managerial role

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

REST-assured

Postman

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure

Job description

Nice to have

Ervaring met performance-, security- of accessibility testing

Ervaring met pre-sales, workshops of interne test communities

About the role

As Senior Test Manager, you will be responsible for leading and shaping the testing and quality strategy for our clients. You will combine management, consultancy, and hands‑on automation expertise to ensure that applications are delivered in a scalable, stable, and high‑quality manner.

You will coach teams, advise stakeholders, and develop advanced test automation frameworks with an eye for efficiency and best practices. This role is perfect for someone who wants to operate both strategically and technically.

Your responsibilities

Leading test teams and ensuring optimal resource planning

Developing and implementing test strategies and QA governance for clients

Advising clients on test automation, test processes, and quality requirements

Monitoring end‑to‑end quality across all layers of the stack (frontend, backend, APIs)

Contributing hands‑on to test automation and CI/CD integration

Identifying risks and bottlenecks and proactively proposing solutions

Coaching mid‑level and junior testers in technical and process‑related skills

Reporting test results and progress to management and stakeholders

Contribute to the further professionalization of testing and QA practices within the consulting firm

Your profile

7+ years of experience in software testing, including at least 3 years in a managerial role

Strong experience in test automation and CI/CD integration

Thorough knowledge of QA best practices, test methodologies, and test tools

Hands‑on experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, REST‑assured, Postman, etc.

Technical background in web, backend, and API testing

Experience in consulting or customer‑focused project environments

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Fluent in Dutch and professional English

Nice to have

Experience with performance, security, or accessibility testing

Knowledge of cloud, containerization, and DevOps principles (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure)

ISTQB Advanced Test Manager or similar certification

Experience with pre‑sales, workshops, or internal test communities

What we offer

Strategic role with impact and visibility with leading clients

Leadership of dynamic, multidisciplinary test teams

Opportunity to further develop test automation and QA expertise

Monthly workshop

Competitive salary package with company car and fringe benefits

Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working

Generous training budget, certifications, and knowledge sharing

Consultancy culture that is professional, human, and no‑nonsense