Key Skills

Job Description

Job description We’re spriteCloud! A specialised software testing consultancy based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. With a team of over 50 test engineers, we cover the full spectrum of software testing - from Functional and Test Automation to Cybersecurity Testing. As a hub for all things Quality Assurance and Test Engineering, we take pride in ensuring top-tier software quality for our clients. Our commitment to excellence hasn’t gone unnoticed. In 2020, we were nominated for Best IT Services Company by Computable, and we’ve made it into Deloitte’s Fast 500 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies! Our clients span a diverse range of industries, from start-ups and scale-ups to major corporations - including leading supermarket chains, financial institutions, and even government agencies. With such a variety of projects, there’s bound to be one that matches your expertise and interests. At spriteCloud, you won’t just be another number. With a team of 50+ professionals, we foster a community of technical experts who collaborate, share knowledge, and support each other. We want you to feel like part of a team, not just an employee. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Check out our jobs page or follow #lifeatspriteCloud on LinkedIn for a glimpse into our culture. We are constantly expanding our team of professionals so we are looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join our team in Amsterdam! Your job: You will have a chance to apply your skills and experience in cooperation with different clients and business domains. To be an ambassador of quality assurance and get a unique experience in consulting Build QA and test automation solutions at the client site. Support, maintain and enhance the test automation framework. Work closely together with internal/external stakeholders in the multidisciplinary (scrum) team(s). Advise our clients in regards to QA efforts. Minimize the number of bugs in the production environment at any cost. Create clear documentation (test plans, test scripts, test cases, etc.). Capable and with the desire to work with the latest technologies. Coach/train others QAs and consult customers based on international best practices. What we ask: Located anywhere in The Netherlands. Valid working permit for NL. Excellent spoken and written English. Dutch is a big plus! Minimum a Bachelor degree in Informatics or similar. ISTQB Certified Tester to a Foundation level or higher and/or TMAP certification. 5+ years experience with test automation, setting up, building and maintaining test automation frameworks. Experienced in using open-source tools such as Playwright, Selenium (Webdriver), Watir, Jmeter, Cypress.io and/or Cucumber. Experience or interest in automated API testing using frameworks such as Postman / SoapUI / Dredd. Experience with CI/CD Automation, integrating test and QA tasks Experience and/or interest in Cloud deployment and frameworks/services such as Docker / Google Cloud / Kubernetes. Experience with performance testing is a plus. Knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: Java/C#, Javascript/Typescript, Python/Bash. Proactive work ethic and good communication skills. Desire to work as a specialized consultant. Our benefits: Working with A-list clients. Holidays: 25 days per calendar year based on full time (40 hours per week). Hybrid working model, including time to work from abroad! Profit sharing bonus. Commuting travel costs, we provide a NS (train) travel card fully paid by the company. sC Computer/ laptop (choice of Windows or Macbook). Dutch Pension scheme. Gym contribution (up to 25€/month). Work from home technology allowance (up to 100€ paid once). Training and certifications (Udemy and spriteCloud academy). Learning events: professional workshops for eg. We proud of our partnership with Browerstack. Want to continue your journey in ensuring high-quality software? Get in touch at [email protected]. Already in the Netherlands? Come visit our Amsterdam office - we’d love to meet you!

Core Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and enhance test automation solutions and frameworks for client projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and advising clients on quality assurance. Create clear testing documentation, help reduce production defects, and coach or train other QA professionals using industry best practices.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks, a bachelor's degree in Informatics or a similar field, and ISTQB Foundation-level certification or higher and/or TMAP certification. Candidates must be based in the Netherlands, have a valid Dutch work permit, communicate excellently in English, and bring relevant automation-tool, API-testing, and CI/CD experience; Dutch, performance testing, and cloud experience are advantages or interests.

Benefits

• Work With A-List Clients
• 25 Days Of Annual Leave
• Hybrid Working
• Work From Abroad
• Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Paid Public Transport Travel Card
• Choice Of Windows Computer Or MacBook
• Dutch Pension Scheme
• Gym Contribution
• Work-From-Home Technology Allowance
• Training And Certifications
• Professional Workshops