Senior Test Engineer R&D

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Hybrid work model (40% from home)

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Home office allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries GmbH in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior System Test Engineer to drive automated testing of control software in the Loopsorter domain, ensuring system integration and high product quality.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of software and hardware developers, implement automated test scenarios with our Test Automation Framework, and contribute to test strategy across emulation and real hardware environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in software development or testing in a technical environment.
• Experience with C# and Visual Studio/VS Code (2+ years).
• Knowledge of Linux (Debian) and Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Define system integration scenarios using Gherkin.
• Implement automated tests with the in-house Test Automation Framework.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and report system integration tests.
• Independently execute and report on tests in emulation and real hardware environments.
• Collaborate with software and hardware developers to ensure seamless integration.

Skills

Automation testing

Analytical mindset

Team player

English communication

Education

HBO/WO in mechatronics or electrical with SW affinity

ISTQB Foundation

ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer (plus)

Tools

C#

Visual Studio/VS Code

Linux (Debian)

Windows

PowerShell

Docker

Gherkin

Jira

Git

Bitbucket

Bamboo

Artifactory

Test management tools

Job description

Senior System Test Engineer

Are you the multidisciplinary engineer we are looking for—someone who can ensure the quality, reliability, and functionality of our products? Do you enjoy working with automated logistics systems and cutting-edge technology? If so, the role of Senior System Test Engineer could be the perfect next step in your career.

About the Department

The Technology department plays a vital role in continuously developing innovative products and technologies. Our mission is to strengthen our market position and differentiate our solutions through technical excellence.

As part of a development team with approximately 5-7 SW developers, you will contribute to software and hardware integration testing for advanced technical solutions and control software features. In addition to testing activities, you will help further develop our testing expertise and drive continuous improvements in our test processes and competencies.

Your Role

As a System Test Engineer, you will be a member of a (Scaled Agile) organised development team, focusing on automated testing of control software features within the Loopsorter domain.

This software manages parcel flow logic in sorter systems and controls the sorter area. It also provides diagnostic data, supports the user interface, and handles communication with customer IT Solutions. Additional functionalities include logistics transport control, reporting, data analysis, and simulation.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary development team, you will collaborate closely with software and hardware developers to ensure seamless system integration and high product quality.

The test activities are partly on emulation environments and partly on the real hardware in our test centre and include component, regression and SW release testing.

Your Responsibilities

• Actively participate in defining system integration scenarios using Gherkin
• Implement automated test scenarios in code using our custom Test Automation Framework
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with a strong analytical mindset
• Independently execute, analyze, and report on system integration tests
• Solve work-related technical challenges within your operational environment
• Collaborate effectively with highly skilled development team members and software development teams
  

Your Profile

To succeed in this role, you bring the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

Education & Certifications

• Higher Professional Education (HBO) qualification or University degree (WO), preferably wit mechatronic or electrical background with SW affinity
• ISTQB Foundation certification (or equivalent)
• ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer certification (or equivalent) is a plus
  

Experience

• At least 3 years of software development and/or testing experience, with a strong focus on quality in a technical environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience with C# and Visual Studio / Visual Studio Code
• Experience with Build / Deploy / Test pipelines is an advantage
• Experience working in Agile Scrum or Kanban teams is a plus
  

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Linux (Debian) and Windows operating systems
• Familiarity with DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery is an advantage
• Knowledge of Gherkin is a plus
• Experience with PowerShell
• Knowledge of Docker
• Experience with Requirements Management, Change Management, Version Control, and Test Management tools
• Familiarity with Jira, Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, and Artifactory
• Knowledgeable in creating Test Plans, Test Designs and Test cases.
  

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic and results-driven professional
• Proactive, pragmatic, and hands-on attitude
• Strong team player
• Agile mindset
• Excellent communication skills with strong command of English

What we offer

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 5.000,- to € 5.900,- gross per month (excluding holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixedsalary,you’llreceive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth € 300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centers with a gym, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
  

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact [e-mail]

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Background screening

For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.