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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Akkodis Bekijk Alle Vacatures
- **Location:** Hengelo, Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** €3,500.0 - €5,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Linux, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Software Organization, Real Time Systems, Reliability of Systems, Integration Tests
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.nl/job/nl092cfd307512fce69da5ad8227187d51/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or similar
 * 3+ years in software test or integration engineering
 * Familiar with Java and/or C++ environments
 * Skilled in software testing and test automation
 * Comfortable in Linux-based development environments
 * Knowledge of CI/CD tooling and workflows
 * ISTQB certification is preferred
 * Fluent in English; Dutch is beneficial

## Description

Do you enjoy working on complex naval software platforms where testing, automation, and reliability directly contribute to mission-critical operations? Then keep reading!
Welcome to Akkodis
At Akkodis, we bring together engineering and digital expertise to deliver advanced technology solutions across industries. As a consultant, you'll contribute to cutting-edge projects while being part of a strong technical network that supports your professional and personal growth.
In this Software Test Engineer role, you'll contribute to one of the largest ongoing naval development programs. Within this environment, advanced software capabilities are integrated into a mission-critical combat management platform that enables operators to make informed decisions within seconds.
You'll be part of multidisciplinary Scrum teams responsible for software integration, testing, validation, and system quality. The environment combines modern software development practices with complex real-time systems, high-tech integrations, and close collaboration between software, system, and test engineers.
The systems you help validate and test directly contribute to the operational readiness, reliability, and performance of next-generation naval defense systems.
What you'll be doing as a Software Test Engineer:

 * Executing software integration and test activities
 * Collaborating with software and system engineers
 * Defining and implementing test strategies
 * Automating functional and integration tests
 * Validating complex real-time software systems
 * Performing exploratory and functional testing
 * Contributing to CI/CD and test environments
 * Improving software quality and system reliability


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