Test Specialist

Job Title: Senior Test Analyst

Location: Brussels, BE (On-site, 3 days/week required: Mondays and Thursdays mandatory)
Contract Type: Freelance (Full-time, On-site)
Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Test Analyst to join a team in Brussels. You will be responsible for defining and coordinating test plans and cases, executing complex testing projects, and ensuring the quality and security of web applications in an international, multicultural environment. This position requires relocation to Belgium and obtaining EU Personal Security Clearance (EU Secret).

Key Responsibilities

• Define test plans and test cases for complex projects
• Construct advanced test scenarios and scripts
• Coordinate and execute tests, reporting results to stakeholders
• Write and maintain application code for test scripting requirements
• Assist in the deployment and configuration of testing tools
• Prepare and manage test data, preferably with SQL databases
• Produce clear and comprehensive reports on testing activities

Key Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of testing technologies and tools (Selenium, SoapUI, NeoLoad)
• Experience with automated testing tools (Selenium, Katalon, Robot Framework, Cucumber, RFT)
• Proficient in preparing and writing test reports
• Strong experience with development environments (IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, Eclipse, NetBeans)
• Familiarity with RDBMS (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQLite, IBM Db2)
• Experience with test management tools (Zephyr, TestLink, Jira, TestRail)
• Knowledge of defect tracking tools (Bugzilla, Jira, Asana, ClickUp, Redmine)
• Experience in test data preparation using SQL databases
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines (mandatory)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with OWASP Top Ten and web application security best practices
• Experience with Atlassian tools, GitHub, and ServiceNow
• Understanding of project management (PM², PM² Agile) and agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum)

Qualifications

• At least 11 years of professional experience in testing and quality assurance
• Secondary school diploma (12 years of education) and at least one of the following certifications:
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
  • Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE)
  • Certified Quality Assurance Professional (CQAP)
  • Certified Scrum Master
• English language proficiency at C1 level or higher
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Willingness to relocate to Belgium and work on-site at least 3 days per week (remote work from abroad not permitted)
• EU nationality and ability to obtain EU Personal Security Clearance (EU Secret) before assignment start

Additional Information

• Engagement: On-site, full-time freelance contract in Brussels
• Start Date: ASAP
• Work Environment: International and multicultural

If you are a proactive test analyst with deep expertise in testing technologies, automation, and quality assurance, and you are ready to thrive in a secure and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!