The tester is responsible for the functional and technical testing of software products, web applications, and/or microservices, ensuring they are free of errors and that the end-user experience is optimal.
The tester also evaluates where automation can be useful.
The role is in an Agile environment, within a self-organizing team focused on continuously improving applications.
Your task is to support the team by performing functional and technical testing of user stories developed during the sprint, ensuring errors are detected early and the end user receives the best possible experience.
You also help filter and manage issues reported from other sources, which improves the quality of logged issues and reduces the workload of other team members.
Responsibilities
Manual Testing
* Create test cases based on user stories
* Write and execute test cases
* Ensure continuity and stability of final products
* Report and track bugs
* Prepare test data when required
* Manage and monitor available test data
Tools / Technical context
* Jira
* SharePoint
* LambdaTest
* Office 365
* SQL databases
* (Knowledge required) Job Description
Automated Testing
* Develop automated test cases for new applications/microservices
* Update automated tests when applications change
* Configure tests within CI/CD pipelines
Technologies
* Cucumber
* Java
* Selenium
* Cypress
* Newman / Postman
(Knowledge required)
Competencies
Technical / Testing Competencies
* Ability to create test plans based on project documentation
* Share information with the team to improve efficiency
* Focus on usability and customer needs
* Interest in web/frontend development and microservices
* Stay updated with new testing practices
* Identify risks and impact of bugs
* Discuss risks with scrum master and analysts Job Description
General Competencies
* Strong analytical mindset
* Attention to detail
* Ability to investigate programs step-by-step to find issues
* Creative problem-solving
* Customer-oriented
* Strong communication skills
* Stress-resistant
* Team player but able to work independently
* Flexible and adaptable
* Comfortable working in Agile environments Job Description
Main Requirements (Quick Summary)
Experience
* Medior IT Quality Tester
* Agile environment experience
Core Technical Skills
* Cypress
* Selenium
* Postman / Newman
* Jira
* LambdaTest
* Microservices
* SQL (basic)
* Java (basic)
Nice to Have
* DB2
* Oracle
* ISTQB certification
* Excel / VBA
* SharePoint
Languages
* Dutch – Native or bilingual (mandatory)
* English – Professional
* French – Limited
Location
* Ghent (Belgium)
* Hybrid work model