Requirements: English
Company: WhatJobs
Region: Ghent , Flanders
We are seeking an Automated Test Developer. This role is ideal for an automation test developer with a strong foundation in test automation and a desire to advance to a senior role within 2-3 years. You will work in a collaborative, agile environment alongside developers, testers, product development representatives, and system architects to ensure high-quality software delivery.
What you will do
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts to ensure software quality.
- Develop testing tools to support performance and load-testing efforts
- Collaborate closely with Scrum teams to integrate automated testing within the development lifecycle
- Enhance test efficiency by developing scripts and utilities to streamline execution, improve coverage, and reduce manual effort
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements
- Contribute to test automation strategies for our transition to a MicroServices-based architecture
- Assist in ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance in a distributed system
- Develop and maintain contract/API testing frameworks for MicroServices
Required qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in automated testing with a strong understanding of software testing methodologies
- Proficiency in Java and experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit and BDD (Cucumber, Playwright or similar)
- Familiarity with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong attention to detail and ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Comfortable working in an agile environment
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with performance and load testing
- Familiarity with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, TerraForm, and Elastic
- Understanding of MicroServices architecture, including testing distributed systems
- Experience in regulated industries, such as medical software, is a plus
- Exposure to DevOps practices, including infrastructure as code and monitoring tools
Why join us?
- Career Growth: Clear path to a senior role within 2-3 years with mentorship and skill development opportunities.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to high-quality software development in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with modern testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud technologies as we transition to MicroServices.
If you''re ready to take the next step in your test automation career and work with cutting-edge technology, we encourage you to apply!
We offer a rewarding career in a field that impacts lives, the opportunity to work with a talented and committed team of individuals, training and career development programs, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you want to be part of this experience, we''ll take you there!