Take ownership of quality and accelerate delivery as an Automation Test Engineer in BRUXELLES, Belgium — applying your Selenium + Java and BDD (Cucumber/Gherkin) expertise to build automation that releases faster and fails less. If you enjoy designing scalable frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and partnering with developers in Agile squads, this senior role puts you at the heart of the product lifecycle.
Role Overview
As a Senior Automation Test Engineer you'll join a multidisciplinary squad based in BRUXELLES and own end-to-end quality for enterprise digital solutions (web, mobile and backend cloud). You will design BDD scenarios, develop Selenium/Java automation, and embed tests into Jenkins CI/CD to ensure reliable releases and fast feedback.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion end-to-end quality across the delivery pipeline, ensuring features meet acceptance criteria before they reach production.
- Design and prioritise BDD test scenarios with Cucumber/Gherkin to protect key enterprise user journeys on web and mobile.
- Develop and maintain robust Selenium + Java automation suites using TestNG/JUnit and Maven to reduce manual regression time.
- Integrate automated tests into Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines, analyse results, and drive fast remediation with clear defect reports.
- Troubleshoot automation and application issues across staging and production-like environments; collaborate closely with developers to reproduce and resolve defects.
- Architect scalable, maintainable test frameworks and document processes and metrics that inform team decisions and continuous improvement.
Required Skills
- Minimum 6+ years' hands-on experience in test automation with strong expertise in Selenium and Java, building and maintaining reliable test suites.
- Proven experience applying BDD with Cucumber/Gherkin to translate requirements into executable acceptance tests.
- Solid command of TestNG and JUnit for structured test execution, reporting and parallelisation.
- Practical experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD workflows using Jenkins and Maven.
- Confident use of Git for source control, branching and collaboration.
- Applied knowledge of ISTQB standards and experience designing test plans, test cases and test data for both functional and non-functional testing.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Perfecto or other mobile device/cloud testing platforms.
- Hands-on API automation experience (RESTful services) and tools to validate backend behaviour.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-changing Agile environments and a collaborative, feedback-driven mindset.
- Practical Scrum experience and a willingness to take on cross-functional tasks to help the squad meet sprint goals.
What We Offer
- Permanent position with opportunity for a long-term collaboration and career growth after onboarding.
- Work on-site in BRUXELLES within a multidisciplinary Agile tribe owning end-to-end digital products for enterprise clients.
- Meaningful impact: shape automation strategy that improves release velocity and product reliability for large-scale services.
- Technical leadership: design scalable frameworks, influence CI/CD practices and mentor colleagues.
- A culture that values ISTQB rigor, continuous learning and constructive feedback.