Senior Functional Tester

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Functional Tester to join our Planning department. Your expertise in functional testing for both UI and API, performed manually and through automation, will be crucial in ensuring the quality and functionality of our software applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning and Execution:

• Analyze user requirements, design documents, and other documentation to develop detailed test cases.
• Design, build, and execute comprehensive test plans and cases for functional UI and API testing in various environments (TEST, ACC).
• Conduct system, SIT, E2E, and regression testing for end-to-end scenarios.
• Analyze user stories to develop valid and feasible test cases.

Automation Testing:

• Review functional test cases and design automation scripts.
• Implement and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Playwright and Selenium.
• Integrate scripts with CI/CD pipelines.
• Leverage automation best practices and coding standards to deliver high-quality products.

Defect Management:

• Report and track bugs using appropriate tools.
• Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve defects.

Testing Standards:

• Follow established testing standards, guidelines, and methodologies.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, execution results, and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the business during UAT sessions.
• Perform smoke, sanity, performance, exploratory, database, and browser compatibility tests as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient testing.
• Report key metrics and status on all phases of manual and automated testing.
• Provide sprint demos for completed features and enhancements.

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Languages: Java & JavaScript.
• Automation Tools: Playwright, Postman, RedAPI.
• Platforms: Web UI, APIs.
• CI/CD Integration: Bitbucket, AzureDevOps, or similar.
• Test Case/Defect Management: Jira, XRay, AzureDevOps.
• Nice to Have: Cross-browser testing tools like SauceLabs, BrowserStack.

Agile Experience:

• Experience in agile environments and agile testing methodologies.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with good time-management skills.
• Accountability and responsibility for application quality.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment following best testing practices.
• Ability to quickly grasp new tools and technologies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Software Tester (minimum 5 years) with a focus on manual and automation testing (minimum 2 years).
• Certification in testing (e.g., ISTQB) is a plus.

Our offer

Within our open corporate culture, you contribute to the digital transformation of SNCB. You will have a job with social impact and ample opportunity to make your own contribution. In addition to a good work-life balance and a competitive salary, you will receive the following benefits:

• the possibility to work remotely + flexible working hours;
• 35 days of leave;
• a target bonus;
• a company car + a public transport season ticket;
• a comprehensive insurance package (affiliation without own contribution, excl. outpatient costs for family members);
  
  • hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family;
  • outpatient costs (= medical costs separate from hospitalisation);
  • group insurance: supplementary pension, work disability and death (cafeteria plan);
  • accidents at work (extralegal);
• meal vouchers and eco-vouchers;
• net allowances for remote working and carwash + internet budget.