Embedded Linux Test Automation Engineer (Freelance)

5V Tech; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 85,239 - 121,401; Full time

Job summary

An innovative electronics scale-up based in Utrecht is seeking a Freelance Software Test Automation Consultant to develop their embedded software test automation from scratch. The role involves designing and implementing an automated test framework for embedded Linux systems and requires strong experience with Python and Bash scripting. A proactive mindset and comfort working close to hardware are essential. This role is hybrid-remote, offering a contract for 6 months with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Embedded Linux environments and Bash scripting.
• Proven experience building automation frameworks from scratch using Python.
• Comfortable working close to hardware and debugging system-level issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an automated test framework for embedded Linux systems.
• Use Bash scripting for test execution and device-level interaction.
• Execute and validate tests directly on physical embedded devices.

Skills

Embedded Linux environments

Bash scripting

Automation frameworks using Python

Job description

An innovative electronics scale-up based in Utrecht is seeking a Freelance Software Test Automation Consultant to develop their embedded software test automation from scratch. The role involves designing and implementing an automated test framework for embedded Linux systems and requires strong experience with Python and Bash scripting. A proactive mindset and comfort working close to hardware are essential. This role is hybrid-remote, offering a contract for 6 months with a competitive hourly rate.