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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** Spektrum - **Location:** Den Haag, Netherlands - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Applications Architecture, Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Databases, Domain Name System (DNS), Interoperability, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Systems Integration, Integration Tests - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3056a28aba2217dc ## About the Role * At least 2 years recent experience in planning and execution of test, verification and validation activities in large complex projects; * At least 2 years recent experience with functional, non-functional and interoperability testing of systems and products; * Proven experience with managing external stakeholders and co- workers during the execution of large complex projects; * Ability to understand and reason about hardware and software systems architectures typically found in system design documents; * Ability to understand technical concepts such as DNS, NTP, Email, Databases, Application architectures and inter-application communication protocols; * Ability to communicate with clarity, coherence, conciseness and engagement, both orally and in writing; * Certification in the area of test, verification and validation such as ISTQB or a similar certification at the foundation level, * A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience., * Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance ## Description * Provides advice and guidance to support the adoption of methods and tools and adherence to policies and standards. * Tailors processes in line with agreed standards and evaluation of methods and tools. * Reviews and improves usage and application of methods and tools. * Develops acceptance criteria related to functional and non- functional requirements, business processes, features, user stories and business rules. * Designs, specifies and executes test cases and scenarios to test that systems, products and services fulfil the acceptance criteria and deliver the predicted business benefits. * Collaborates with project colleagues and stakeholders involved in the analysis, development and operation of products, systems or services to ensure accuracy and comprehensive test coverage. * Analyses and reports on test activities, results, issues and risks including the work of others. * Provides technical expertise to enable the configuration of system components and equipment for systems testing. * Collaborates with technical teams to develop and agree system integration plans and report on progress. * Defines complex/new integration builds. * Ensures that integration test environments are correctly configured. * Designs, performs and reports results of tests of the integration build. * Identifies and documents system integration components for recording in the configuration management system. * Recommends and implements improvements to processes and tools. * Applies tools, techniques and processes to track, log and correct information related to configuration items. * Verifies and approves changes ensuring the protection of assets and components from unauthorised change, diversion and inappropriate use. * Ensures that users comply with identification standards for object types, environments, processes, life cycles, documentation, versions, formats, baselines, releases and templates. * Performs audits to check the accuracy of the information and undertakes any necessary corrective action under direction. ## Related Videos - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Excellent Software Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/87-excellent-software-testing) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam)