OverviewYou work within a large-scale digital transformation programme in a complex public-sector environment. The organisation is modernising its end-to-end case management and service delivery landscape with a clear digital-by-default ambition, aligned with European standards. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you take ownership of the overall quality and testing approach across one or more product teams.
You support the development of multiple interconnected modules within a future-proof digital platform. These modules handle mission-critical workflows, integrate with external partners, and exchange data across a broader digital ecosystem. Quality, reliability, performance, and early risk detection are essential. Errors have a high operational and societal impact, which makes quality engineering a key pillar of the program.
What You'll Do
You define and implement a robust quality and test strategy aligned with Agile delivery.
You safeguard acceptance criteria, Definition of Done (DoD), and Definition of Ready (DoR).
You monitor and improve test coverage, code quality, and application performance.
You design, set up, and maintain automated test frameworks.
You integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and support test-driven practices.
You introduce monitoring and logging solutions to detect bugs and performance issues early.
You guide teams in applying testing best practices and ensure consistent quality standards across modules.
You contribute to the operational rollout of the quality strategy and adjust it as the platform evolves.
What are we looking for?
You have solid experience in quality assurance and test strategy ownership within complex IT environments.
You are comfortable working with test management and testing tools, including automated testing frameworks such as Cypress or similar.
You have experience integrating testing into Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines .
You understand monitoring and logging concepts and know how to use them to proactively detect issues.
You have a basic understanding of web development, allowing you to collaborate effectively with developers.
You are experienced in Agile environments and know how to balance speed with quality.
You are familiar with using AI tools to support or accelerate software testing and development.
You communicate clearly, take ownership, and proactively raise quality risks.
You are fluent in English and have active knowledge of Dutch or French .
What do we offer?Location: Brussels
Working model: Hybrid — minimum 2 days onsite per week
Contract type: Open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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