As a Senior Test Engineer specializing in Regression Testing and Test Automation, your mission is to ensure fast, reliable, and high-quality software releases. You will play a key role in embedding robust regression practices within Agile and DevOps environments, guaranteeing that all features are thoroughly validated end-to-end before reaching production.
Your Responsibilities
You will take ownership of the testing lifecycle, from strategy to execution, while driving automation and quality excellence across the squad:
- Design, plan, execute, and support all testing phases: Integration, Regression, and Business Acceptance Testing
- Create and maintain test plans and test cases using modern test management tools
- Develop automated API tests using Java, Rest-Assured, and Cucumber (BDD approach)
- Build comprehensive test suites covering functional, regression, and contract testing for RESTful APIs
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous validation within Agile sprints
- Define and manage test data strategies, including mocking external systems for reliable execution
- Validate API responses for accuracy, performance, and security (status codes, payloads, headers, error handling)
- Collaborate closely with developers to identify, analyze, and resolve defects efficiently
- Advocate for quality by promoting shift-left testing and TDD/BDD practices
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies to improve testability and reduce risks
- Translate business requirements into executable Gherkin scenarios alongside Product Owners
- Monitor and report on test coverage, defect trends, and automation performance
- Mentor team members on API testing best practices and automation tools
- Stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative testing approaches to the team
Your Profile
Education
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience
Certifications (Nice-to-have)
- Testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Agile Testing)
- API testing tools or frameworks certifications
Languages
- Fluent in English
- French and/or Dutch are a plus
Technical Expertise
Must-have
- 5+ years of experience in IT Testing with strong seniority
- Solid experience in API test automation using Java, Rest-Assured, and Cucumber
- Expertise in functional, regression, and integration testing
- Strong ability to design robust and data-driven test cases
- Experience with mocking frameworks to simulate dependencies
- Hands-on knowledge of REST APIs, authentication methods, and error handling
- Proficiency in Java (8+) and Spring Boot for testing and mocking
- Experience with Git and CI/CD tools
- Strong analytical and debugging skills
Nice-to-have
- Knowledge of Swagger/OpenAPI
- Familiarity with databases and legacy system integrations
- Basic understanding of performance and security testing principles
Business Knowledge
- Understanding of loan or credit processes is a strong advantage
- Experience in financial services or banking environments is highly valued
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Adaptability in fast-paced Agile environments
- Passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing
Working Model
- Hybrid setup combining on-site presence and remote work
If you are passionate about automation, quality, and continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a real difference.
Join ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS and become an expert in IT comfort!
ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS is seeking to hire people passionate about IT not afraid to mix serious work and a bit of madness!
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
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