Test Engineer (freelance)

🧪 UI Tester – Role Description

We are seeking a meticulous and technically skilled UI Tester to support the modernization of a mission-critical software system used in logistics and safety management. The system is being re-engineered in phases, transitioning from legacy components in C to modern implementations in Rust. The tester will contribute to both legacy and updated modules, ensuring high reliability and compliance with safety standards.

🔍 Responsibilities

Depending on the project phase, the service provider may take on a tester or technical lead role, with tasks including:

• Analyzing, designing, documenting, and validating software features
• Creating technical documentation for software modules and systems
• Supporting the team across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)

🛠️ Task Examples

The tester is expected to:

• Write test specification documents based on functional analysis, architecture, and design specs
• Execute manual test cases
• Develop and run automated tests using existing frameworks (and extend frameworks when needed)
• Document test results and validate peer test reports
• Analyze current testing solutions and propose improvements
• Execute and document testing tasks across various software modules

✅ Profile Requirements

The allocated personnel must be:

• Highly precise and detail-oriented, especially over long periods
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively
• Proactive in team communication to gather necessary information
• Accurate in reviewing input and executing tasks

🎯 Objectives

The role spans a wide range of tasks, contributing to both legacy and modernized software components.

🧠 Competencies

Language Skills: Dutch, French, and English (French OR Dutch is mandatory)

Essential Skills:

• Experience testing software on both server and client sides
• Familiarity with QT applications and Squish (a plus)
• manual testing (70%) + Automation Testing (30%)
• Knowledge of Python
• Experience with Rust (preferred), and optionally C or Java
• Familiarity with safety-critical standards such as EN50128 or DO178 (an asset)
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification (an asset)

Practical:

• Location: Brussels (next to trainstation)
• Duration: Long term (+2 years)
• Start: October-November 2025