Test Engineer

Spektrum; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spektrum seeks a Software Testing Support specialist in The Hague, NL to deliver ICC-related testing for gap capability work packages. You will analyze requirements, write test plans, and perform manual and automated tests, including API and SQL validation. Proficient in Postman/SOAPUI and Jira, with Linux experience; some travel to NATO sites may be required.

Full-time on-site role. Join a team supporting high-stakes defence projects, contributing to secure, reliable systems and collaborative

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse requirements and write structured test plans, cases, and scenarios.
• Understanding when to use manual vs. automated testing including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Ability to query databases using SQL
• Ability to test APIs using tools like Postman, SOAPUI
• Experience in managing and logging issues using systems like JIRA
• A meticulous eye for detail combined with a logical, problemsolving mindset to find edge cases.
• User-level experience with Linux operating systems

Responsibilities

• Software Testing Support in Delivery of Integrated Command and Control (ICC) Related Gap Capability Work Packages
• Analyse requirements and design structured test plans and cases
• Execute manual and automated testing across functional, regression, performance and security dimensions
• Query databases using SQL and validate data integrity
• Test APIs with Postman and SOAPUI; report results clearly
• Log and manage defects in JIRA; track resolution progress
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and structured problem solving; identify edge cases
• Operate in a Linux environment with user-level proficiency

Skills

Test plan writing

Manual vs automated testing

SQL querying

API testing (Postman, SOAPUI)

Issue tracking (JIRA)

Attention to detail

Linux usage

Tools

Postman

SOAPUI

JIRA

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations. We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – C005044

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Software Testing Support in Delivery of Integrated Command and Control (ICC) Related Gap Capability Work Packages

• Ability to analyse requirements and write structured test plans, cases, and scenarios.
• Understanding when to use manual vs. automated testing including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Ability to query databases using SQL
• Ability to test APIs using tools like Postman, SOAPUI
• Experience in managing and logging issues using systems like JIRA
• A meticulous eye for detail combined with a logical, problemsolving mindset to find edge cases.
• User-level experience with Linux operating systems

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

ICC Experience, AAR-SME: Tanker Cell Coordinator on CAOC/JFAC Level, C2/Fighter Bomber Planner, Experience with test automation tools (e.g. Selenium, Playwright)

Working Location

• The Hague, NL

Working Policy

• Full time on-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance