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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Automation Engineer - **Company:** afarax - **Location:** Brussel, Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Junit, Apache Maven, Selenium, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Data, Testng, Scripting, Performance Testing, Git, Gherkin, Cucumber (Software), Jenkins - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5828797351 ## About the Role * Sound knowledge of English (knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus) * Bachelor/Master or equivalent by experience * At least 6 years of relevant experience ## Description As Test Automation Engineer, you'll join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team to develop qualitative applications in a fast-changing IT landscape. Your role will contribute to innovations benefiting millions of clients, ensuring product and code quality from start to finish through test automation. And in detail: * Own quality end-to-end: From the first line of code to final deployment, you guard the standards-ensuring every feature meets the mark before it reaches our clients. * Design smarter tests: You don't just follow test plans-you shape them, defining scope and priorities to catch what matters most. * Automate with purpose: Writing scripts in Java (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber) isn't just a task-it's how you free the team from repetitive work and speed up delivery. * Turn data into action: Your test results don't sit in a report-they drive decisions, shared clearly so the team can act fast. * Solve, don't just spot, issues: When you find a bug or bottleneck, you dig deeper-fixing it or flagging it with the precision the dev team needs. * Bridge testing and development: Working side by side with developers, you help prioritize what to automate next, making sure effort goes where it counts. * Keep CI/CD running smooth: Your automation isn't an afterthought-it's baked into the pipeline, so every build gets the green light faster. * Master the environments: Whether it's staging, production, or something in between, you debug scripts and apps until they run flawlessly-every time. * Build frameworks that last: You don't just write tests-you design systems that scale, stay reliable, and keep pace with our growing needs. * Document like a pro: Your notes on processes and results aren't just for show-they're the go-to resource for the team. * Stay sharp with ISTQB: You bring industry-standard rigor to everything you test, because quality isn't optional-it's essential., * Create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test data for both functional and non-functional testing; for real and virtual devices. * Execute automated tests, analyze results, and report defects with detailed logs and steps for replication. * Integrate test automation into CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines. * Work with the development team to identify areas for automation and prioritize test cases. * Debug and troubleshoot automation scripts and applications in various environments. * Ensure the scalability, reliability, and effectiveness of automated test frameworks and tools. * Maintain documentation for test automation frameworks, processes, and results. * Have knowledge on the standards in software testing (ISTQB) Technical skills: * Selenium - Java * Git * Jenkins * Maven * BDD * Gherkin * TestNG How afarax supports you? * You benefit from our extensive network * You will have access to projects that fit your expertise * We help and support you throughout your project * We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership ## Related Videos - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [How to add test automation to your project: The good, the bad, and the ugly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1668-how-to-add-test-automation-to-your-project-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)