Job Description

Testspecialist (Expert)

Antwerp-Bruges Port Area, Belgium (On-site)

Full-time Contract | Freelance / Consulting Assignment

Start Date: 1 June 2026

Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026

We are looking for an experienced Test Specialist to join a DevOps team delivering state-of-the-art applications and components for the port community. In this role, you will be responsible for defining, executing, and automating testing processes to ensure high-quality software delivery across complex enterprise systems.

You will work closely with developers, product owners, and architects to define test strategies and implement robust quality assurance frameworks across the software lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

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  Define and implement test strategies and test plans (functional, regression, integration)
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  Develop and maintain automated tests (UI, API, end-to-end)
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  Execute performance and load testing activities
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  Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
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  Report test results and provide quality improvement recommendations
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  Collaborate with development teams to ensure testable system architecture
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  Support business acceptance testing and release validation
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  Use and maintain test management tools and documentation

Required Experience & Skills

Must-Have

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  8+ years of experience in quality assurance / testing roles
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  Strong experience with Java
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  Extensive experience testing enterprise applications, including transactional systems and integrations
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  Experience with mobile testing
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  Strong background in regression testing
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  Experience in test automation frameworks and practices
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  Fluency in Dutch (CEFR C2 level required)

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams
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  API testing experience (e.g. Postman, REST-based testing)
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  CI/CD experience (Jenkins or GitLab CI)
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  Tools: Confluence, Jira, JMeter, Postman
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  Experience with Selenium or similar automation tools
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  Knowledge of release management processes
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  Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
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  Experience supporting business acceptance testing
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  Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. HP ALM, SpiraTeam)
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  Basic programming knowledge (Java, JavaScript, or Python)

Ideal Candidate

You are detail-oriented, analytical, and quality-driven. You thrive in agile environments and take a proactive approach to improving software quality across the entire delivery pipeline. You are comfortable working closely with technical and business stakeholders and ensuring that systems are robust, reliable, and well-tested.

Additional Information

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  On-site role (no remote work)
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  Estimated workload: ~896 hours
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  80% engagement
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  Strong focus on automation and CI/CD integration
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  Candidate weighting: 50% quality / 50% price

Apply

If you are passionate about software quality, test automation, and working in complex DevOps environments, we would love to hear from you.