Software Test Engineer – Security Clearance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Design, maintain, and enhance both manual and automated test cases for NIRIS baselines.

• Conduct functional, regression, integration, system, and release testing.

• Develop, maintain, and improve automated test scripts utilizing frameworks such as Robot Framework, Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress.

• Assist with test automation frameworks within the NATO Software Factory (Azure DevOps / GitLab CI/CD).

• Execute interface and interoperability testing for tactical data links and external systems (Link 16, JREAP, OTH-Gold, DIS, VMF, AIS, CESMO, etc.).

• Prepare test data and aid in test-event preparation (e.g., CWIX, customer visits).

• Record, monitor, retest, and confirm defects using Jira / Zephyr or similar tools.

• Create and update test documentation: including test plans, test cases, execution reports, regression reports, and release readiness inputs.

• Engage in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).

• Deliver test evidence, KPIs, and release recommendations to facilitate acceptance and governance decisions.

• Actively identify risks, blockers, dependencies, and areas for process enhancement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in software testing & QA, particularly with complex/distributed systems.

• Professional proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

• Background in Scrum/Agile environments.

• At least 3 years of experience in manual testing (functional, regression, integration, release).

• Minimum of 3 years in defect management (identification, reporting, retesting, verification).

• A minimum of 2 years in API/Interface testing (RESTful services, messaging systems).

• Over 2 years of experience in Web GUI & CLI testing.

• At least 2 years in interoperability testing (external systems, data exchange).

• A minimum of 2 years in test automation (Robot Framework, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools).

• More than 1 year of experience in scripting (Python, Java, Bash, or Ansible).

• At least 1 year in containerization (Docker or equivalent).

• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Zephyr, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience in documentation including test plans, cases, reports, defect reports, and release readiness.

• Proficient in OS troubleshooting on Windows Server & Linux (IP, DNS, HTTP, certificates).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.