Expert QA Engineer – 80%

Our client, a leading organization in the maritime and logistics sector, is seeking an Expert QA Engineer to develop state-of-the-art applications for the port community. The role involves establishing and automating comprehensive test processes to ensure the quality of critical software products while collaborating closely with developers and architects.

• Define test strategies and plans covering functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Develop and maintain automated UI, API, and end-to-end test suites.
• Execute performance and load tests to ensure system stability and robustness.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance.
• Collaborate with development teams to promote and guarantee testable architectures.
• Report test results and provide strategic advice on quality improvements and risk mitigation.
• Utilize test management tools to document and track quality metrics.

• 8+ years in quality control and quality management expertise.
• 8+ years testing business applications, including transaction systems and complex integrations.
• 8+ years leading or guiding multi-functional teams.
• Experience with testing and quality including test automation, regression testing, and mobile testing.
• Backend development and testing with Java.
• Knowledge of functional testing methodologies.
• You bring experience in guiding business acceptance testing.
• You possess a proactive and collaborative mindset within Agile environments.
• You are fluent in Dutch with C2 level.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with data and integration tools like Postman and API testing.
• Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab.
• Proficiency with testing and performance tools including Selenium and JMeter.
• Experience with quality management tools like Spira Team or HP ALM.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and release management.

• Start date: 01/06/2026
• Duration: 7 months
• Work regime: 80%
• Location: Antwerp
• Working model: Hybrid
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers