Robotics Test Lead: Build a High-Impact QA Team

Blauwtand IT; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days per year

Pension scheme

International working environment

Training and development opportunities

Healthy lunches and good coffee

Job summary

Blauwtand IT in Rotterdam is seeking a Test Lead to grow and mentor a team of about 10 Test Engineers. You’ll shape testing strategy, guide decision making, and collaborate with software, systems, hardware and mechanical engineers to ensure high-quality robotic software integrations.

You will not daily test code but will apply extensive testing experience to steer investigations, prioritise risks, and advance the testing approach across the organization.

Qualifications

• A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field, such as Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of approximately 10 Test Engineers.
• Work with the team to determine which tests should be prioritized and where the key risks lie.
• Assess the existing testing approach and implement improvements to processes and ways of working.
• Support engineers with complex testing challenges and help evaluate possible solutions.
• Work with developers to ensure that requirements are made concrete and testable.
• Translate test results into clear recommendations regarding product quality and planned releases.
• Facilitate alignment between the test team and colleagues from other technical disciplines.
• Contribute to the further professionalization of the testing organization.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Software testing

Coaching

Communication in English

Embedded software knowledge

Robotics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Blauwtand IT in Rotterdam is seeking a Test Lead to grow and mentor a team of about 10 Test Engineers. You’ll shape testing strategy, guide decision making, and collaborate with software, systems, hardware and mechanical engineers to ensure high-quality robotic software integrations.

You will not daily test code but will apply extensive testing experience to steer investigations, prioritise risks, and advance the testing approach across the organization.