Requirements: English
Company: Apollo Solutions
Region: Brussels , Brussels
We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join a major financial institutions Digital Transformation Program, contributing to high-impact platforms serving millions of users across retail and institutional banking.
If you specialize in QA automation with a keen eye for reliability, performance, and security, particularly in complex, regulated environments like finance, this opportunity might be ideal for you.
Logistics:
- Position: Freelance Senior Test Automation Engineer
- Duration: 12-month rolling contract (multi-year extension highly probable)
- Location: Hybrid 2 days per week onsite (Brussels)
- Day Rate: (Competitive & Negotiable)
- Interview Stages: 2 (streamlined with rapid feedback)
- Languages: English required; Dutch or French is a bonus
Key Responsibilities:
- Testing Strategy: Develop and execute robust testing strategies for mission-critical financial systems (web portals, APIs, backend services).
- Automation Frameworks: Design and maintain automation frameworks that support regression, integration, and E2E testing in CI/CD pipelines.
- Compliance & Risk Validation: Ensure testing covers regulatory, performance, and security requirements essential to banking and fintech platforms.
- Collaboration: Partner closely with developers, product owners, and DevSecOps teams to maintain high quality in fast-paced Agile delivery cycles.
- Reporting: Deliver clear test plans, risk assessments, and quality dashboards for business and technical stakeholders.
Ideal Profile:
- Solid experience in test automation using frameworks (Java, JavaScript, or Python-based)
- Proficiency in REST API testing, mocking, and data-driven testing approaches
- Skilled with tools like Selenium, Postman, RestAssured, or Cypress
- Familiarity with cloud-native environments and distributed microservices
- Previous work in finance, insurance, or similarly regulated sectors
- Agile-savvy: TDD/BDD, sprint planning, test coverage during development
Nice-to-Have:
- Exposure to core banking, payment systems, or KYC/AML solutions
- Knowledge of tools like Cucumber, Gatling, or JMeter for performance/load testing
- Experience aligning with financial compliance (e.g., PCI DSS, PSD2, ISO 27001)
- Understanding of service virtualization and synthetic data generation
Why Join This Project?
- Industry Trust: Contribute to foundational systems within a leading European financial player.
- Forward-Looking Tech: Work with modern, cloud-enabled architectures and DevOps pipelines.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility while collaborating within a stable, well-structured program.
- High Impact: Support platforms that manage billions in daily transactions securely.
- Attractive Rates: Premium day rates for highly skilled freelance engineers.
Interested in shaping the future of digital finance? Lets connect.
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