Test Automation 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.

• Create, sustain, and refine 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 facilitate test-event organization (e.g., CWIX, customer engagements).

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

• Generate and maintain testing documentation: 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 assist acceptance and governance decisions.

• Proactively identify risks, blockers, dependencies, and opportunities for process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in software testing & QA (complex/distributed systems).

• English: Professional proficiency (both oral and written).

• Experience working in Scrum/Agile environments.

• More than 3 years of manual testing experience (functional, regression, integration, release).

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

• At least 2 years of experience in API/Interface testing (RESTful services, messaging systems).

• A minimum of 2 years in Web GUI & CLI testing.

• Over 2 years of experience in interoperability testing (external systems, data exchange).

• At least 2 years of experience in test automation (Robot Framework, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar).

• 1+ year of scripting experience (Python, Java, Bash, or Ansible).

• 1+ year of experience with containers (Docker or equivalent).

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

• Strong documentation skills: test plans, cases, reports, defect reports, and release readiness documentation.

• Proficient in OS troubleshooting (Windows Server & Linux).

🏝️ Benefits

• Engage in exciting projects for the NATO Communications and Information Agency.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.