Software Engineer in Test

Sytac; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Growth Days

The Best Gear

Invest in You

Future Proof

Legendary Trips

Job summary

Sytac is seeking a proactive Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a dedicated engineering team embedded with a global financial services client. You’ll focus on test automation across mortgage applications, APIs, and cloud deployments, working in Agile sprints in Amsterdam.

Responsibilities include building automated regression suites, maintaining systems, and contributing to Azure DevOps deployments. Strong English and Dutch communication are required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java and Selenium for automated test suites.
• Expertise in BDD and automated regression testing.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and test automation in cloud/docker environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, run, and maintain automated regression test suites (Java/Selenium/BDD).
• Collaborate in an Agile team to ensure high-quality software deliveries.
• Maintain mortgage application systems and API integrations across Windows/Linux platforms.
• Enhance testing frameworks and CI/CD processes (Azure DevOps).
• Provide troubleshooting and support during production incidents and releases.

Skills

Java

Selenium

BDD

End-to-End Automation

Docker

Azure DevOps

Tools

Azure DevOps

Grafana

Kibana

Job description

Sytac is looking for a proactive Software Engineer in Test (SDET) / Automation Engineer / Test Engineer to join one of our dedicated engineering teams embedded within a leading global financial services client. In this role, you will work within the Mortgages domain, helping to maintain, test, and elevate critical mortgage application systems on a hybrid Windows platform.

As a Sytac consultant, you will blend functional application management with deep test automation and CI/CD engineering—ensuring system stability, automated regression coverage, and seamless software deliveries.

The Project & Tech Stack

You will join an Agile squad operating in two-week sprints in Amsterdam, collaborating closely across domains and system integrations. The application landscape features high-volume APIs, virtualized infrastructure, and modern deployment pipelines:

• Testing & Automation: Java, Selenium, BDD, End-to-End Automated Suites, Docker
• Backend & Data: Spring Boot framework, .NET layers, Oracle, MS SQL (Windows & Linux platforms)
• Ways of Working: Agile/Scrum/Kanban, automated regression testing, production monitoring
• Functional & System Maintenance: Manage functional operations, user support, and troubleshooting across complex mortgage application systems and API integrations.
• Test Automation & Quality: Build, run, and maintain automated regression test suites using Java, Selenium, and BDD practices in private cloud and Docker environments.
• CI/CD & Release Management: Build and optimize Microsoft deployment pipelines in Azure DevOps, supporting bi-weekly software releases and streamlining regulatory compliance processes.
• Monitoring & Observability: Implement performance tuning, monitoring, and alerting through Azure Insights and OpenTelemetry to guarantee system reliability.
• Operational Continuity: Participate in scheduled Thursday evening production releases (approx. 1 evening every 6 weeks) and a 24/7 on-call standby rotation (approx. 1 week every 10 weeks, fully compensated).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Actively connect with stakeholders across the mortgage test chain, review documentation, and proactively share knowledge across teams.

How to Succeed

• Domain & Testing Expertise: Functional knowledge of financial applications or mortgage products, paired with expert-level API testing and automated test framework skills.
• Technical Tooling: Solid hands‑on experience with Java/Selenium, Docker, virtual test environments, and Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Troubleshooting & Ops: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to diagnose issues deep into application layers (.NET/Java), alongside monitoring experience (Azure Insights, Grafana, Kibana).
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Dutch.
• Consulting Mindset: A proactive, quality‑focused attitude—comfortable challenging decisions, providing direct feedback, and driving continuous improvement in complex corporate environments.

Life at Sytac

Working at Sytac means joining a community that prioritizes your growth. Our benefits package is designed for flexibility, learning, and adventure:

• Unlimited Growth Days: Enjoy your professional development and Sytac activities!
• The Best Gear: Pick a private laptop (<€4,000) with 50% paid by us, plus a tech budget.
• Invest in You: A €2,400 annual growth budget for training and conferences.
• Future Proof: We contribute 3.75% to your pension.
• Legendary Trips: Join our annual ski trips, beach BBQs, and epic parties!