Senior Test Engineer R&D

Vanderlande; Veghel; On-site; EUR 55,800 - 65,844; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

On-site health centers

Job summary

Vanderlande in Veghel seeks a Senior System Test Engineer to ensure product quality and functionality in automated logistics systems. You will work closely with a team to develop and execute testing strategies, focusing on automated integration testing within the Loopsorter domain.

This role offers a competitive salary ranging from €5,000 to €5,900 gross per month, along with extensive benefits such as 40 vacation days, a hybrid workplace, and a health & wellbeing budget. Join us to advance your career in a dynamic environment!

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in software development and/or testing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with C# and Visual Studio.
• Experience with Build / Deploy / Test pipelines is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define system integration scenarios using Gherkin.
• Implement automated test scenarios with the custom Test Automation Framework.
• Analyze and resolve issues with strong analytical skills.
• Collaborate with software and hardware developers.

Skills

C# programming

Visual Studio

Agile methodologies

Linux knowledge

Docker

PowerShell

Test Management tools

Education

Higher Professional Education (HBO) or University degree (WO)

ISTQB Foundation certification

ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer certification

Tools

CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket)

Jira

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 software 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 software 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, analyse, 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

Education & Certifications

• Higher Professional Education (HBO) qualification or University degree (WO), preferably with mechatronic or electrical background with software 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 mindsetExcellent 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 fixed salary, you’ll receive 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

Are you interested in this position? Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resume and motivation letter!

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

PS: Due to process compliance, we cannot process email applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy.

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.