Agile Software Tester

Qabird; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Health insurance discounts

Pension scheme

Reimbursement for work equipment

Lifelong learning discounts

Job summary

Qabird is seeking a motivated Agile Software Tester (Junior/Middle level) in Groningen, Netherlands. You will ensure the quality of software products and provide support to end users while working closely with developers and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have a BSc in Computer Science, 1-3 years of experience, and strong knowledge of manual testing methods in an Agile setting. Offering competitive benefits including travel allowance, health insurance, and continuous development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Software Tester.
• Strong knowledge of Functional testing, Regression Testing, Exploratory Testing.
• Fluent in English and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure testing activities meet business requirements and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with team members in testing new software applications.
• Create and execute test scripts, cases, and scenarios.

Skills

Software Testing

Agile Methodologies

JIRA

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

BSc degree in Computer Science

Tools

Fiddler

SonarQube

Grafana

Rundeck

OTRS

Job description

Description

Job Introduction

For more than half a century, Serco has walked alongside the pioneers of space. Serco has supported over 50 ESA missions where our teams have helped launch satellites, guide spacecraft across the void and turn data into discoveries that reshape our world. With thousands of specialists contributing across the entire space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to operations and surveillance, we’ve become a trusted force in national And European space strategies. And now, the next chapter could include you.

Web-based application, ECLIPSE, is the only collaborative suite of integrated applications designed for use by European space sector organisations, with the European Space Agency as our main customer. The ECLIPSE suite is continuously being improved with new features being added regularly to software releases using Agile methodologies, following the feedback from our fast-growing community of space industry professionals. To serve the needs of the New Space, Defence and Industry sectors, Serco takes initiatives for designing and developing new products.

On behalf of our Eclipse development team, we are looking for a motivated Agile Software Tester (Junior/Middle level) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our software products while also providing 1st line support to end users. You will collaborate closely with developers, testers, product owner, and other stakeholders in an Agile environment.

This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow in software testing, with exposure to both manual and automated testing (optionally).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that testing activities will allow applications to meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfil end-user requirements and identify and resolve systems issues
• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and developers in the testing of new software programs and applications
• Ensure that any new software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance and interface specifications
• Evaluate, plan, design, develop, and deploy testing techniques for new applications, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout their development/product lifecycles
• Create and execute test scripts, cases, and scenarios
• Perform manual functional, regression, and exploratory testing
• Produce reports and documentation for all testing efforts, results, activities, data, logging and tracking
• Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management
• Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application-testing best practices
• Maintain the data in the acceptance environments to ensure that it simulates production data in terms of quality and volume
• Maintain regression test scripts associated with our entire core Applications
• Handle incoming support tickets from end users
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve basic application issues
• Escalate complex cases to higher support levels when needed
• Communicate clearly and professionally with users
• Track issues and ensure proper follow-up and documentation

Requirements - Must Have

• BSc degree in Computer Science or technical related field
• 1- 3 years of experience as a Software Tester
• Strong knowledge of Testing which includes Functional testing, User Interface testing, Regression Testing, Exploratory Testing
• Knowledge of Bug tracking tool JIRA or similar
• Knowledge and experience with tools (Fiddler, SonarQube, Grafana, Rundeck, OTRS)
• Experience of Agile (Scrum) project management methodologies
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Fluent in English
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Requirements – Nice to Have

• Scripting abilities using Python is an advantage
• Practical experience with xpath is an advantage
• Experience in automated testing for web-based applications is an advantage
• Knowledge and experience with changes tracking systems (GIT)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Basic understanding of APIs
• Foundation ISTQB certification is an advantage

What We Offer: More than a job

At Serco, we believe that a career should come with more than just a paycheck, it should provide support, security and a sense of balance in your life. Your salary will be paid promptly on Fridays before the 28th of each month, giving you peace of mind about your finances.

We support your daily life and commute in practical ways. If you travel to work, you can claim a travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometre for up to 150 km, or you can have your public transport fully reimbursed. For those working from home, there’s a small daily allowance of €2 to cover extra costs and new employees can be reimbursed up to €500 for a desk or chair to make their home workspace comfortable.

When your work takes you on missions or travel, all business-related expenses are fully covered and for peace of mind during tax season, our appointed advisor will assist you in completing your income tax forms. If you enjoy cycling, our bicycle scheme allows you to benefit from a tax-efficient allowance of up to €749, one year of full insurance with an additional €89 per year for accessories.

Serco also cares about your long‑term security. All employees are covered under a collective life insurance scheme and our health insurance partnership with Zilverenkruis Achmea offers discounts of 5% on basic coverage and up to 10% on additional plans. Our company pension scheme, managed via Nationale Nederlanden, follows the Dutch State Pension framework, ensuring you can plan confidently for the future. In addition, in emergency situations, you may request an advance salary payment of up to one month’s net salary at the discretion of your line manager. To support your wellbeing and daily work, we offer up to €250 reimbursement for work glasses to reduce blue light strain and provide access to Benefits & Work, offering multiple discounts for online shopping. For lifelong learning, all employees receive a 35% discount on programs at Webster University. At Serco, our benefits are designed to make your life easier, healthier and more flexible, so you can focus on contributing to groundbreaking space missions while feeling supported every step of the way.