Senior Software Test Automation Engineer

Permanent|Temporary

Eindhoven

29 Jul 2025

    Welcome to Akkodis

    At #Akkodis, we’re a diverse team of 50,000+ engineers and digital experts, operating across 30 locations worldwide. From training teams to delivering projects, our Smart Industry experts create new value for businesses across the world. United by our passion for talent and technology, our colleagues bring their diversity of experience, skills, and insights together to deliver 360° capabilities to our partners. This is how we make the incredible happen, every day.


    We are currently seeking a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer with a strong focus on test automation to join our Scrum Team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software and hardware test automation for high-tech equipment.


    What you’ll be doing as a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer:

    • Defining testing scope, objectives, resources, and schedule for testing activities.
    • Developing comprehensive test plans and test strategies for software projects.
    • Creating, executing and maintaining test cases (both manual and automated).
    • Collaborating with Test Architect to lead and coordinate testing activities within the team.
    • Being an active part of the scrum team, guide and support the team members on all quality aspects to achieve the team goals.
    • Reviewing requirements, acceptance criteria, test specification.
    • Participating in risk assessment activities.
    • Participating in defect root cause analysis.


    What you need to be successful as a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer:

    • BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or related technical software field.
    • At least 5 years of experience in quality and test of technical software for high-tech equipment.
    • Having at least one of these certifications: ISTQB Foundation Level/ISTQB Test Analyst/ISTQB Technical Test Analyst.
    • Experience with WebUI testing frameworks as Cypress or Selenium.
    • Experience with API testing.
    • Python programming language (C# nice to have).
    • Model-based testing knowledge is an advantage.


    Why join us?

    From day one, you'll benefit from:

    • A salary that matches your knowledge and experience
    • Up to 36 vacation days to recharge your battery
    • A bike scheme and corporate fitness plan to keep you moving
    • A strong pension scheme and collective health insurance
    • Year-round team events, knowledge sessions, and social activities
    • Personalized development: training, courses, and coaching
    • Growth opportunities aligned with your ambitions


    But that’s just the beginning - the real excitement starts in your day-to-day work:

    📷 Advance Scientific Imaging Technology: Ensure the quality and performance of cutting-edge camera systems used in life sciences, materials science, and industrial research.

    🌍 Collaborate Across Borders: Work with international teams in a high-tech, globally connected environment where science meets innovation.

    🧪 Tackle Complex Testing Challenges: Design and execute robust test strategies for high-performance imaging software and hardware systems.

    📈 Grow Your Career with Purpose: Sharpen your skills in software testing, automation, and system validation within a mission-driven R&D environment.

    🔬 Make a Real-World Impact: Play a key role in delivering reliable imaging solutions that enable groundbreaking discoveries and support scientific progress worldwide.


    Are you ready to accelerate your career and make an impact in software test? Apply now!

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