Test Automation Engineer

Altia; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International project

Brussels on-site onboarding

Job summary

ALTIA is hiring a Test Automation Engineer for an international project in Brussels with on-site presence up to 5 days per quarter and an initial onboarding period of 10 working days. The role focuses on designing, developing and monitoring test automation for web, API, and back-end systems, driving CI/CD and DevSecOps adoption.

The candidate should have a university degree, 7+ years in test automation including Java, and strong English (B2+), with experience in REST, CI/CD tools, and automation

Qualifications

• . University degree is required with EQF level 6+ and 7+ years IT experience.
• . English at least B2, written and spoken.
• . 7 years in test automation across mobile, web, API/back-end and quality engineering.
• . 7 years creating automated tests with Java.
• . 7 years CI/CD expertise and integrating automated tests (GitHub Actions, Bamboo, Jenkins, Bitrise, CircleCI).
• . 4 years automating REST APIs.
• . 5 years JS and Python for automation frameworks.
• . 2 years training in manual and automated testing.
• . 2 years experience with SoapUI integration testing.
• . 1 year UN/CEFACT FLUX experience.
• . 1 year work with public institutions.
• . ISTQB Foundation Level is required.
• . Design reusable automation frameworks and cross-browser/execution reporting.
• . Experience with Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Protractor, Sikuli, Ranorex, REST Assured.
• . Database validation, desktop automation, multi-protocol testing, XML data prep.
• . Maven/Gradle/Ant; AWS; Jira and TFS.
• . Automated test generation with generative AI (with proper authorization).
• . Defect analysis and root-cause investigation.
• . CI/CD, shift-left, and automation architecture guidance.
• . Ability to coordinate with external stakeholders and produce technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and monitor web, API, and back-end test automation.
• Drive transition from manual testing to continuous test integration and DevSecOps for enterprise systems.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders and create technical documentation.

Skills

Java

CI/CD

REST APIs

JavaScript

Python

Test automation

Education

University degree

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Bamboo

Bitrise

CircleCI

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

REST Assured

SoapUI

UN/CEFACT FLUX

Maven

Gradle

AWS

Jira

Job description

Are you looking for a new professional challenge as a Test Automation Engineer?

We have an opportunity that might interest you!

About Us

At ALTIA, we are more than 4,000 professionals across 25+ locations in 9 countries. We design and develop innovative digital solutions for over 1,000 organizations that drive change.

Our purpose: to grow by helping others grow - sustainably and long-term.

Our values - commitment, closeness, innovation, and collaboration - guide us every step of the way.

Learn more https://www.altiacompany.com/

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join an international project for a major European organization, working on high-impact international projects.

You will be involved indesign, develop, and monitor web, API, and back-end test automation, driving the transition from manual testing to continuous test integration and the DevSecOps approach for enterprise grant management and expert solutions.

MUST have for this challenge

• University degree, EQF Level 6 + minimum 7 years of professional IT experience.
• B2 level or higher English, spoken and written.
• 7 years of experience in test automation for mobile, web, API/back-end, and related quality engineering domains.
• 7 years of experience developing automated tests with Java.
• 7 years of solid experience in CI/CD and integration of automated tests, using tools such as GitHub Actions, Bamboo, Jenkins, Bitrise, or CircleCI.
• 4 years of experience automating REST APIs.
• 5 years of knowledge of JavaScript and Python for developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
• 2 years of experience delivering training in manual and automated testing.
• 2 years of experience with integration testing using SoapUI.
• 1 year of experience with UN/CEFACT FLUX (Fisheries Language for Universal eXchange).
• 1 year of experience working with public institutions.
• ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level certification. Additional Relevant Skills
• Design of reusable automation frameworks, reduction of manual regression effort, cross-browser/distributed execution, and automated reporting.
• Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Protractor, Sikuli, Ranorex, Selenium WebDriver, and REST Assured.
• Database validation, desktop automation, multi-protocol integration testing, and preparation of XML test data.
• Maven, Gradle, and Ant; AWS; Jira and TFS.
• Automated test generation with generative AI, always subject to prior authorization and without exposing confidential information.
• Defect analysis, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and bug reporting.
• CI/CD, continuous testing, shift-left, automation architecture, and transition from manual to automated testing.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with external stakeholders, manage multiple workflows, and create technical documentation.

Certifications

Required: ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level.

Security clearance

No specific security clearance requirement is established in the technical documentation received.

What do we offer?

• Participation in an international project.
• Far-site, with on-site presence in Brussels for up to 5 days per quarter, plus an initial 10 working days for onboarding. Flexible working hours.
• Stable, long-term project.
• Professional development plan.
• Continuous training.

Are you interested in working on an international project where you can challenge yourself and continue growing professionally?

This job offer has been drafted in accordance with the principles of impartiality and non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason. In particular, it complies with current regulations regarding gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019).