Tech Lead Test Automation - Brussels, Belgium (F/M)

Astek; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Astek Belgium is seeking a Tech Lead specialized in test automation to guide complex QA efforts within a major telecom project in Belgium. You will operate a strategy to stabilize and industrialize automation, and mentor local and offshore QA teams.

Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years in test automation, strong Selenium and API testing experience, and a solid background in Agile environments. Excellent communication and leadership will be essential to success.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in test automation
• Strong Selenium experience
• Proficient in test frameworks like JUnit/TestNG
• Experience leading QA teams
• Knowledge of Agile environments

Responsabilités

• Define and drive the test automation strategy
• Design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks
• Lead and coach local and offshore QA teams
• Ensure robustness and maintainability of automated tests
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and business teams
• Monitor quality KPIs and report findings

Connaissances

Test automation leadership

Selenium

API testing

JUnit/TestNG

Automation framework design

Agile Scrum

QA coaching

Communication skills

Outils

Selenium

UiPath

Description du poste

What We Offer

As part of an IT transformation program within a major telecom player in Belgium, we are looking for a Tech Lead specialized in test automation. You will work in a complex environment characterized by:

• a historically offshore-oriented organization
• a strategic effort to strengthen local teams
• challenges related to stabilization and improving the quality of automation processes

What We Offer

As part of an IT transformation program within a major telecom player in Belgium, we are looking for a Tech Lead specialized in test automation. You will work in a complex environment characterized by:

• a historically offshore-oriented organization
• a strategic effort to strengthen local teams
• challenges related to stabilization and improving the quality of automation processes

Job Description

Mission Objectives

• Stabilize and industrialize test automation
• Provide technical leadership to QA teams
• Reduce technical debt (ongoing refactoring)
• Improve the overall quality of deliverables

Your challenges will be:

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the test automation strategy
• Design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks
• Lead and coach QA teams (both local and offshore)
• Ensure the quality of automated tests (robustness, maintainability)Participate in QA tooling and architecture decisions
• Collaborate with Development, DevOps, and business teams
• Monitor quality KPIs and provide structured reporting

Your game field:

Technical Environment

• CRM tools / digital ecosystem
• Automation: Selenium or equivalent
• RPA: market tools (e.g., UiPath or equivalent)
• Methodology: Agile / Scrum
• Architecture: microservices, with a significant refactoring context

Profile

Technical Skills

• Significant experience (5–8+ years) in test automation
• Strong proficiency in Selenium or equivalent tools
• Good knowledge of test frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, etc.)
• Solid experience in API testing
• Experience in designing automation frameworks and defining automation strategies
• Good understanding of Agile environments

Leadership

• Experience in QA team leadership and coaching
• Ability to structure and mature a QA team
• Excellent communication skills

Assets / Nice to have

• Experience in telecom or large enterprise environments
• Experience in offshore delivery contexts
• Knowledge of CRM ecosystems
• Professional English required
• French or Dutch preferred

With us, you’re on the right track

• Leveraging your expertise, we present tailored project options. You choose where to attend an intake interview. Following a positive outcome, the decision to accept or decline the project remains yours. This ensures you always engage in challenging projects that bring you fulfillment while providing clients with motivated expertise.
• While we encourage you to push your limits, we also prioritize maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This ensures you can give your best to successfully complete your client’s projects, all while wearing a big smile!
• We ensure you stay abreast of the latest techniques and competencies in your field, as well as those impacting your profession. Additionally, we provide all the necessary courses and training to support your continuous growth as an expert.
• We cultivate a safe environment where you’re encouraged to share what matters most to you. Armed with this understanding, we tailor projects to match your circumstances and motivations. Ultimately, the decision to pursue an intake and accept a project rests with you.