Expert Application Tester – Cloud-Native Microservices

Our client, a leading public sector organization, is modernizing its application landscape into a microservices architecture on Kubernetes. The project adopts an API-first and event-driven approach to enhance agility and deliver value to internal and external users.

• Define the test automation strategy, including tool selection, architectural design, and coverage measurement.
• Analyze functional and non-functional requirements to ensure robust test documentation and results.
• Develop and execute automated test suites within a modern microservices environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment using BDD methodologies.
• Report software quality metrics and findings to developers, analysts, and management stakeholders.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members regarding testing best practices and standards.

• You have 8+ years of experience in quality assurance and testing using BDD, Gherkin, and XRay.
• You bring 8+ years of expertise in test automation with Playwright.
• You possess 8+ years of programming experience with Java, SpringBoot, JSON, OpenAPI, and XML.
• You're experienced with synchronous and asynchronous communications, specifically REST APIs and ActiveMQ.
• You have worked with frontend technologies including Angular, JavaScript, and HTML.
• You possess expert knowledge of Jira and Confluence within Agile and Scrum frameworks.
• You have obtained ISTQB or equivalent professional testing certifications.
• You're an experienced coach with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of Dutch, French, or English.

• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers.