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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Automation Expert - **Company:** RELYzIT - **Location:** Hasselt, Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, E2e Testing, Software Testing Automation Framework, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Tricentis Tosca, Enterprise Software Applications, Integration Tests, Data Management, Cucumber (Software) - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5833563012 ## About the Role * Expert-level experience as a Test Specialist in Agile/Scrum projects * Proven track record in software testing within complex enterprise environments * Hands-on experience with programmable test automation (TypeScript, WebDriver.IO, Node.js, Cucumber or similar) * Strong background in formal test methods, requirements-based and risk-based testing * Demonstrated ability to analyze business requirements and develop robust test scenarios and cases * Experience designing and maintaining test automation frameworks * Solid understanding of integration, regression, and end-to-end testing * Experience with CI/CD-integrated test automation * Familiarity with Tricentis Tosca and enterprise test automation best practices is a plus * Proven ability to coach, mentor, and guide testers in both technical and process aspects * Strong stakeholder management skills, bridging business, development, and testing teams Language Proficiency * Fluency in Dutch at European CEFR level C2 is required Other Requirements * Demonstrable hands-on mentality and excellent communication skills (to be assessed during interview) * Experience in multidisciplinary teams supporting both projects and agile development * Ability to contribute to a quality-focused, shift-left testing approach * Experience with stakeholder management across business, IT, and suppliers ## Description We're seeking a Senior Test Coordinator & Test Automation Expert to join our client's multidisciplinary test team on a freelance basis for a 12-month project in Hasselt, Belgium. This is a mission-critical role: you'll drive the preparation, coordination, and execution of test activities across both projects and agile development teams, directly impacting the quality and reliability of complex enterprise software landscapes. Your expertise will help shape a pragmatic, risk-based testing approach and elevate the entire testing operation to new heights. Why This Role Matters Our client is on a journey to transform their data management landscape. As a Test Automation Expert, you'll be at the heart of this transformation - ensuring that every release is robust, every integration is seamless, and every business requirement is met with precision. The stakes are high: your leadership in test strategy, automation, and quality assurance will safeguard critical business processes and enable innovation at scale. 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