Mission Overview:
Join Keystone Solutions as an IT Quality Tester on a consultancy mission for our client. In this role, you will operate as a Keystone Solutions consultant embedded within the client?s Agile teams, ensuring software products, web applications, and microservices are thoroughly validated for quality, stability, and user experience. You will perform both functional and technical testing, actively prevent defects, and contribute to continuous optimization during sprints.
Consultancy Model and Dynamic Advantages:
* Consultancy Nature of Work: Work on site at client locations or in hybrid settings as a Keystone Solutions consultant, collaborating closely with product owners, scrum masters, analysts, and engineering teams.
* Dynamic Projects: Tackle diverse challenges across various client projects, technologies, and domains, gaining exposure to multiple applications and microservices.
* Turbo-Charged Learning and Development: Accelerate your growth through broad, hands-on experiences and continuous upskilling supported by Keystone Solutions.
* Ambition Skyrocketing within a Consultancy Framework: Build a strong career trajectory by delivering impact across varied engagements and progressively taking on more responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
* You are responsible for the functional and technical testing of software products, (web) applications, and/or microservices to ensure they are free of defects and deliver the best possible user experience.
* You identify where automation adds value and implement it appropriately.
* You work in an Agile environment as part of a self-managing team focused on continuous optimization and delivering better applications.
* Your mission is to support the team by functionally and technically testing the stories developed during the sprint.
* You prevent defects and ensure the end user receives the best user experience.
* You help filter issues registered from other sources, relieving the team and improving the quality of logged issues.
Manual Testing:
* Develop test cases based on delivered stories, in consultation with the team and across various technologies and projects.
* Write detailed test cases.
* Execute the test cases.
* Safeguard the continuity and stability of end products.
* Report identified defects and follow them through to resolution.
* Prepare test data where needed.
* Manage and safeguard available test data.
* Technical context: Jira, SharePoint, LambdaTest, Office 365, SQL databases?knowledge of these is necessary.
Automated Testing:
* Develop automated test cases for new applications/microservices.
* Rework automated test cases when existing applications change.
* Create and configure both Cypress tests and Newman/Postman tests within a CI/CD pipeline.
* Technical context: Cucumber, Java, Selenium, Cypress, Newman/Postman?knowledge of these is necessary.
Competencies within the Field:
* Creating a test plan based on project documentation is part of your daily routine.
* You ensure sufficient information exchange within the team, contributing to smoother and more efficient collaboration.
* You have an eye for usability and understand what the customer wants, with affinity for web/front-end development and microservices.
* As a test analyst, you stay up to date with the latest developments in your domain.
* You analyze potential risks and assess the impact of defects.
* You discuss risks and impacts with the scrum master and analysts.
General Competencies:
* Strong analytical mindset; you work accurately and thoroughly.
* You enjoy dissecting applications step by step to uncover potential defects and think creatively in terms of solutions.
* Customer-oriented with a drive to create tangible value.
* Strong communication skills.
* Resilient under pressure.
* A team player who contributes to team effectiveness while also being able to work independently.
* Adaptable and flexible in changing circumstances.
* Working in an Agile way is second nature to you.
Role and Experience Snapshot:
* Role: Medior IT Quality Tester (most recent experience: more than 3 years ago).
Skills and Tools:
* Agile: Advanced (most recent experience: 1 to 3 years ago).
* Agile Methodology: Advanced (most recent experience: 1 to 3 years ago).
* Cypress: Advanced (most recent experience: this year).
* DB2: Nice to have (most recent experience: any time).
* Excel: Nice to have (most recent experience: any time).
* ISTQB: Nice to have (most recent experience: any time).
* Java: Beginner (most recent experience: this year).
* Jira: Expert (most recent experience: this year).
* LambdaTest: Advanced (most recent experience: this year).
* Microservices: Intermediate (most recent experience: this year).
* Newman: Advanced (most recent experience: this year).
* Oracle: Nice to have (most recent experience: any time).
* Postman: Advanced (most recent experience: this year).
* Selenium: Advanced (most recent experience: this year).
* SharePoint: Nice to have (most recent experience: any time).
* SQL: Beginner (most recent experience: this year).
* VBA: Nice to have (most recent experience: any time).
Languages:
* Dutch: Native or bilingual proficiency.
* English: Professional working proficiency.
* French: Limited working proficiency.
How You Deliver as a Keystone Solutions Consultant:
* Operate within the client?s Agile cadence, testing sprint stories and ensuring quality gates are met.
* Leverage Keystone?s best practices in test planning, automation strategy, and risk-based testing while aligning with client standards.
* Enhance defect triage quality by filtering and clarifying issues originating from multiple channels.
* Continuously improve test assets and CI/CD integrations (Cypress, Newman/Postman) to accelerate feedback loops.
Keystone Solutions Values in Action:
* Customer focus: We deliver measurable value in every engagement.
* Excellence: We uphold high standards in analysis, execution, and communication.
* Collaboration: Being a ?K-Stone? means bringing teamwork, knowledge sharing, and adaptability to each client project.
* Growth mindset: We pursue continuous learning and innovation in testing practices and tooling.
Engagement Structure:
* This is a consultancy assignment performed on site or hybrid at the client, under the Keystone Solutions consultancy model.
* All listed responsibilities and requirements are executed as a Keystone Solutions consultant, collaborating directly with the client?s stakeholders.
Why Join This Mission:
* Apply your manual and automated testing expertise across varied applications and microservices.
* Work with a modern toolstack: Jira, LambdaTest, SQL databases, Cucumber, Java, Selenium, Cypress, Newman/Postman.
* Contribute to product stability, usability, and continuous delivery in an Agile setting.
* Expand your impact and career through diverse client engagements with Keystone Solutions.
If you are ready to tackle technical and strategic challenges in a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today at Keystone Solutions Career Portal.
Mission Overview:
This opportunity is a consultancy mission delivered through Keystone Solutions. As a Keystone Solutions consultant embedded at the client, you will be responsible for the functional and technical testing of software products, web applications, and/or microservices, ensuring they are free of defects and provide the best possible end-user experience. You will also evaluate where it is useful to introduce test automation.
You will work in an Agile environment as part of a self-managing team focused on continuously optimizing and delivering ever-better applications. Your role is to support the team by functionally and technically testing the stories developed during each sprint. In doing so, you help prevent defects and secure the best user experience. You also assist in filtering issues registered from other sources, relieving the team and improving the quality of logged issues. All responsibilities will be carried out in close collaboration with the client under Keystone Solutions’ consultancy model.
Consultancy Model at Keystone Solutions:
* Work on-site and/or hybrid at client locations as a Keystone Solutions consultant, integrating directly with client product teams, stakeholders, and engineers.
* Operate within the client’s Agile processes while being supported by Keystone Solutions’ community of QA, SDET, and engineering experts.
* Bring structured testing excellence, clear communication, and proactive quality advocacy to every client engagement.
* Deliver with professionalism, ownership, and adaptability, representing Keystone Solutions’ high standards in each assignment.
Dynamic Projects Across Clients:
* Tackle diverse testing challenges spanning web applications, microservices, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and data-driven systems.
* Engage with varied technology stacks and domains, applying your QA craft to new contexts and accelerating your impact.
* Contribute to continuous improvement in different client environments, helping teams boost velocity and product quality.
Turbo-Charged Learning and Development:
* Access coaching, peer learning, and knowledge-sharing across Keystone Solutions’ QA and engineering community.
* Pursue relevant certifications and upskilling (e.g., ISTQB, Cypress, Selenium, Postman/Newman, Java, Cucumber) with guidance and support.
* Leverage retrospectives and lessons learned from multiple client contexts to broaden your technical and consulting toolkit.
Ambition Skyrocketing within a Consultancy Framework:
* Shape your path toward roles such as Senior QA Engineer, SDET, Test Automation Engineer, or QA Lead through varied client engagements.
* Build a portfolio of impact across different teams, domains, and maturity levels, amplifying your career trajectory.
* Be recognized for outcomes, initiative, and craft—core to Keystone Solutions’ consultancy growth model.
Keystone Solutions Values in Action:
* Craftsmanship: Raise the bar in test design, automation, and defect prevention on every client project.
* Ownership: Take initiative, communicate clearly, and follow through—from risk analysis to defect resolution.
* Empathy and partnership: Collaborate closely with product owners, developers, analysts, and scrum masters.
* Curiosity and learning: Stay ahead of QA innovations and bring fresh insights to each engagement.
* Being a K‑Stone means carrying these values into every client mission as a trusted consultant.
Key Responsibilities at the Client (as a Keystone Solutions Consultant):
As a Keystone Solutions consultant, you will perform the following responsibilities at the client site and within the client’s Agile team:
* Be responsible for the functional and technical testing of software products, web applications, and/or microservices, ensuring they are free of defects and deliver the best possible end-user experience.
* Assess where it is useful to automate testing activities.
* Work in an Agile environment as part of a self-managing team focused on continuous optimization and delivering better applications.
* Support the team by functionally and technically testing the stories developed during the sprint.
* Prevent defects and secure the best possible end-user experience.
* Help filter issues registered from other sources, relieving team members and improving the quality of logged issues.
Manual Testing:
* Be responsible for elaborating test cases based on the delivered stories, in consultation with the team and across diverse technologies and projects.
* Write test cases.
* Execute the test cases.
* Safeguard the continuity and stability of the end products.
* Report found defects and follow them up.
* Prepare test data where needed.
* Manage and safeguard the available test data.
* Technical context: Jira, SharePoint, LambdaTest, Office 365, SQL databases. Knowledge of these is necessary.
Automated Testing:
* Develop automated test cases for new applications/microservices.
* Rework automated test cases when existing applications are modified.
* Create both Cypress tests and Newman/Postman tests and configure them in a CI/CD pipeline.
* Technical context: Cucumber, Java, Selenium, Cypress, Newman/Postman. Knowledge of these is necessary.
Competencies within the Discipline:
* Creating a test plan based on a project’s documentation is part of your daily work.
* Ensure sufficient information exchange within the team; your contribution enables smoother and more efficient collaboration.
* Have an eye for usability and understand what the customer wants; in that context, you also have affinity with web/front-end development and microservices.
* As a test analyst, stay up to date with the latest innovations in your field.
* Analyze potential risks and assess the impact of defects.
* Discuss these risks and their impact with the scrum master and analysts.
General Competencies:
* Strong analytical mindset; you work accurately and thoroughly.
* You enjoy dissecting programs step by step and searching for potential defects. You are also creative and think in terms of solutions for the defects found.
* Customer-oriented and driven to create concrete added value for your customers.
* Strong communication skills.
* Healthy degree of stress resistance.
* Team player who contributes to the team’s effective operation, while also being able to work independently.
* Adapt easily to changing circumstances and take a flexible approach.
* Working in an Agile way is self-evident for you.
Skills and Experience Details:
* Roles: Medior IT Quality Tester. Most recent experience in this role: more than 3 years ago.
* Agile: Level Advanced. Most recent experience: 1 to 3 years ago.
* Agile Methodology: Level Advanced. Most recent experience: 1 to 3 years ago.
* Cypress: Level Advanced. Most recent experience: this year.
* DB2: Nice to have. Most recent experience: any time.
* Excel: Nice to have. Most recent experience: any time.
* ISTQB: Nice to have. Most recent experience: any time.
* Java: Level Beginner. Most recent experience: this year.
* Jira: Level Expert. Most recent experience: this year.
* LambdaTest: Level Advanced. Most recent experience: this year.
* Microservices: Level Intermediate. Most recent experience: this year.
* Newman: Level Advanced. Most recent experience: this year.
* Oracle: Nice to have. Most recent experience: any time.
* Postman: Level Advanced. Most recent experience: this year.
* Selenium: Level Advanced. Most recent experience: this year.
* SharePoint: Nice to have. Most recent experience: any time.
* SQL: Level Beginner. Most recent experience: this year.
* VBA: Nice to have. Most recent experience: any time.
Languages:
* Dutch: Native or bilingual proficiency.
* English: Professional working proficiency.
* French: Limited working proficiency.
If you are ready to tackle technical and strategic challenges in a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today at Keystone Solutions Career Portal.