Automation Test Lead

Tidalis; Apeldoorn; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual choice budget

20 statutory vacation days

Annual vitality allowance

Job summary

A maritime software company is seeking an Automation Test Lead in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, to design and implement automated test frameworks. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of testing experience, proficiency with tools like Selenium and JUnit, and is fluent in Dutch and English. This full-time role offers an inspiring work environment and attractive salary, with additional benefits including a unique individual choice budget and a vitality allowance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software testing and automation.
• Extensive experience with test automation tools.
• Proficient in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust test automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to define test strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.

Skills

Test automation

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Tidalis

Do you want to contribute to safer seas and waterways while making the global maritime sector more efficient and sustainable? At Tidalis, we develop maritime software for traffic guidance, surveillance, and ship movement management, often integrating with radar, radio, cameras, and other sensors.

Your Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Test Lead to help us build a dynamic QA team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated test frameworks and scripts to ensure the quality and performance of our software products. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define testing requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

What will you do?

• Design and implement robust test automation frameworks to support functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and define test strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to improve test automation practices.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on best practices for test automation and quality assurance.
• Stay updated on trends and developments in test automation tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes and methodologies.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software testing and automation.
• Extensive experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, Playwright, SpecFlow).
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

What do we offer you?

• You will work in an inspiring, enjoyable, and technically interesting environment.
• The salary is attractive and aligned with your work experience and education.
• Your individual choice budget (IKB) amounts to 13.15% of your salary and can be used for extra leave, additional pension savings, or paid out entirely.
• You receive 20 statutory vacation days per year, with the option to purchase 20 additional days through your IKB.
• The pension is premium-free, giving your net income a boost.
• You also receive an annual vitality allowance of € 272.50 net.

Send your CV and a motivation letter to [e-mail] and tell us why you’re the perfect fit for our team! If you have questions about the position, feel free to reach out. We look forward to hearing from you!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Maritime Transportation