Senior Test Engineer R&D

Are you the multidisciplinary engineer we are looking for—someone who can ensure the quality, reliability, and functionality of our products? Do you enjoy working with automated logistics systems and cutting-edge technology? If so, the role of Senior System Test Engineer could be the perfect next step in your career.

About the Department

The Technology department plays a vital role in continuously developing innovative products and technologies. Our mission is to strengthen our market position and differentiate our solutions through technical excellence.

As part of a development team with approximately 5-7 SW developers, you will contribute to software and hardware integration testing for advanced technical solutions and control software features. In addition to testing activities, you will help further develop our testing expertise and drive continuous improvements in our test processes and competencies.

Your Role

As a System Test Engineer, you will be a member of a (Scaled Agile) organised development team, focusing on automated testing of control software features within the Loopsorter domain.

This software manages parcel flow logic in sorter systems and controls the sorter area. It also provides diagnostic data, supports the user interface, and handles communication with customer IT Solutions. Additional functionalities include logistics transport control, reporting, data analysis, and simulation.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary development team, you will collaborate closely with software and hardware developers to ensure seamless system integration and high product quality.

The test activities are partly on emulation environments and partly on the real hardware in our test centre and include component, regression and SW release testing.

Your Responsibilities

• Actively participate in defining system integration scenarios using Gherkin
• Implement automated test scenarios in code using our custom Test Automation Framework
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with a strong analytical mindset
• Independently execute, analyze, and report on system integration tests
• Solve work-related technical challenges within your operational environment
• Collaborate effectively with highly skilled development team members and software development teams

Your Profile

To succeed in this role, you bring the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

Education & Certifications

• Higher Professional Education (HBO) qualification or University degree (WO), preferably with a mechatronic or electrical background with software affinity
• ISTQB Foundation certification (or equivalent)
• ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer certification (or equivalent) is a plus

Experience

• At least 3 years of software development and/or testing experience, with a strong focus on quality in a technical environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience with C# and Visual Studio / Visual Studio Code
• Experience with Build / Deploy / Test pipelines is an advantage
• Experience working in Agile Scrum or Kanban teams is a plus

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Linux (Debian) and Windows operating systems
• Familiarity with DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery is an advantage
• Knowledge of Gherkin is a plus
• Experience with PowerShell
• Knowledge of Docker
• Experience with Requirements Management, Change Management, Version Control, and Test Management tools
• Familiarity with Jira, Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, and Artifactory
• Knowledgeable in creating Test Plans, Test Designs and Test cases

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic and results-driven professional
• Proactive, pragmatic, and hands-on attitude
• Strong team player
• Agile mindset
• Excellent communication skills with strong command of English

What we offer

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
• Flexible working hours
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office)
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth € 300,- per calendar year
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
• Working from home allowance
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
• On-site company health centers with a gym, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives

Background screening

For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.