Senior Software Test Engineer

Next Ventures; Amstelveen; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is looking for a Senior Software Test Engineer. This role will involve enhancing Java-based applications and custom test frameworks, driving automation, and collaborating closely with development teams to improve testing practices. Join a dynamic team at Next Ventures in Amstelveen with a hybrid work model, where innovation and reliability in testing play crucial roles in delivering high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java testing frameworks, ideally Argo-based.
• Strong knowledge in Java development, particularly Spring Boot.
• Experience in writing and modifying testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain a customized Argo testing framework built in Java.
• Propose and implement new testing frameworks to optimize automation.
• Collaborate with developers on deploying Java applications using CI/CD.

Skills

Java testing frameworks

Automation

DevOps reliability

PostgreSQL

Linux system administration

Bash scripting

CI/CD tools

Job description

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Contract Duration: 1 Year (Extendable)

Start Date: Immediate

Location: Amstelveen, Netherlands (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)

Language: English (Dutch is a bonus)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled DevTest Engineer to join our team in Amstelveen. This role focuses on enhancing and maintaining Java-based applications with a particular emphasis on custom test frameworks, automation, and DevOps reliability. You'll work closely with development teams to test, optimize, and potentially redesign a customized Argo testing framework built in Java for a fraud detection engine.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Java test automation expert who can not only navigate existing frameworks but also drive improvements, propose new strategies, and elevate overall testing maturity within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance and maintain a customized Argo testing framework built in Java.
• Propose, evaluate, and implement new testing frameworks or strategies to optimize automation and reliability.
• Collaborate with developers on deploying Java (Spring Boot) applications using CI/CD pipelines.
• Improve test coverage, framework performance, and integration workflows.
• Manage and monitor PostgreSQL databases.
• Administer and optimize Linux-based systems and write automation scripts using Bash.
• Support production environments and troubleshoot operational/testing issues.
• Act as the go-to testing expert within a Java-focused development team.

Technical:

• Strong experience in Java testing frameworks, ideally Argo-based or customized variants.
• Hands-on knowledge in Java development (Spring Boot) and deployment.
• Expertise in writing/modifying testing frameworks in Java.
• Experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Solid Linux system administration and Bash scripting skills.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins).

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Ownership mentality with the ability to work independently and mentor others.
• Ability to bridge the gap between testing, development, and operations.
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Prior experience in testing fraud detection engines or high-availability systems.
• Ability to lead testing strategy discussions and coach developers on best practices.

If this sounds like the right next step in your career, send your CV to Ollie Miracco at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Financial Services and Banking

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