Software Tester – AIO & Jira

Pauwels Consulting; Elsene; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting is seeking an experienced Software Tester to join the development team in Brussels. You will test large-scale, mission-critical student information systems, applying formal methodologies and tools, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases.

Requirements include 7+ years in software testing, 5+ years with large-scale applications, ISTQB certification, and Jira proficiency; Dutch language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Software Tester.
• 5+ years testing large-scale, mission-critical applications.
• Hands-on with Jira and defect tracking.
• Past experience in higher education projects.
• ISTQB certification and experience with AIO testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive testing on large, mission-critical business applications.
• Apply formal testing methodologies and techniques to ensure system reliability.
• Execute functional testing and utilize specialized testing suites or tools.
• Manage defect tracking and quality reporting processes using Jira.
• Perform specialized AIO testing within a complex software environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the quality of student information systems.

Skills

Software testing experience

AIO testing

Formal testing methodologies

Defect tracking

Quality reporting

Education

ISTQB certification

Prince2 certification

Tools

Jira

PeopleSoft

Testing suites/tools

Job description

Our client, a prominent institution in the higher education sector, is looking for an experienced professional to join their development department. The project focuses on the rigorous testing of large-scale, mission‑critical applications including student information systems.

• Perform comprehensive testing on large, mission‑critical business applications.
• Apply formal testing methodologies and techniques to ensure system reliability.
• Execute functional testing and utilize specialized testing suites or tools.
• Manage defect tracking and quality reporting processes using Jira.
• Perform specialized AIO testing within a complex software environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the quality of student information systems.

• 7+ years of experience as a Software Tester.
• 5+ years of experience testing large-scale, mission‑critical applications.
• You bring proven experience with formal testing methodologies and techniques.
• You possess hands‑on experience using Jira.
• You have prior experience working within the higher education sector.
• You're experienced in performing AIO tests.
• You possess an ISTQB certification.
• You are native in Dutch.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Proficiency in specialized testing suites and tools.
• Possession of a Prince 2 certification.

• Start date: 01/01/27
• Duration: 6 months
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers