Test Automation Engineer - Brussels - ASAP Start - Freelance / CDI presso act digital

Join a project supporting the energy transition across multiple European countries. The organization operates as a transmission system operator, ensuring reliable and sustainable electricity supply. You’ll work alongside both contingent workers and internal staff to help build a sustainable, green, and reliable energy infrastructure.

Service Description:
The mission includes the following tasks:

• Writing test plans and scenarios:

  • Create test plans and scenarios based on existing documentation and functionalities.
  • Recommend which tests to execute (e.g., non-regression tests) based on acceptance criteria and identified risks.
  • Test scenarios include functional, non-functional (volume, performance, security, data quality), integration, and non-regression testing.
  • All documentation is in English and must be accessible to European readers with basic English knowledge.

• Preparing test data:

  • Select or create test data before executing scenarios.

• Executing test scenarios:

  • Execute test plans/scenarios and document results (success/failure) with evidence (logs, screenshots).
  • Work efficiently and pragmatically within team planning.

• Test automation:

  • In coordination with the team, select test cases for automation.
  • Implement and maintain automated test suites.
  • Execute automated tests regularly.

• Defect follow-up:

  • Report and track defects using bug-tracking tools.
  • Update and maintain test documentation with results.
  • Collaborate with developers and project leads to achieve the required quality level.
  • Responsible for giving the “Go” for deployment from test to acceptance environments and reproducing any defects found in acceptance or production.

• Task distribution:

  • 30% test specification
  • 30% test automation
  • 30% test execution & defect follow-up
  • 10% test reporting

Requirements:

• Proven experience in test plan/design/scenario writing.
• Experience in test automation and/or programming/scripting (e.g., Python) or equivalent logic (can explain in pseudo code).
• Basic knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and queries.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Experience with RobotFramework is an asset.
• English proficiency required (team and documentation language); knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Critical thinking and willingness to challenge.
• Understanding of basic IT concepts (service/client applications, web services, APIs, protocols, front end, back end, etc.).
• Experience with RabbitMQ is a major plus.
• Experience with DevOps tickets and security testing is a plus.
• Soft skills: Active, creative, autonomous, out-of-the-box thinker, result-driven, pragmatic, resilient.

Additional Information:

• Full-time position
• Location: Brussels and remote (up to 3 days/week)

Open to Freelance & CDI Contracts