Senior Test Specialist

afarax is looking for a freelance Senior Test Specialist. We need you!

The project:

Our client in the utilities sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Test Specialist to strengthen their team.

Role and responsibilities:

• Execute sanity and regression tests as part of the SAT test cycle.
• Design and execute test scenarios for new functional changes and project deliveries.
• Handle ad hoc requests from the Problem & Change Analyst related to system or process behaviour analysis.
• Log and follow up defects in Micro Focus ALM QC, strictly adhering to the defect management procedures and ensuring robust quality control.
• Perform retesting once fixes are delivered and accurately document results in the test logging tool.
• Log and follow up test-environment incidents in the ITSM tool (Topdesk).
• Report to the Test Coordinator, while interacting daily with the Test Team Lead.
• Be able to operate across different functional domains; willingness to learn, assimilate, and share newly acquired knowledge with the team is essential.
• Work with test tools: MF ALM QC for defect management and Hammer, a semi-automated custom SOAP UI–based tool for message-exchange testing.
• Use and adapt SQL queries; the ability to write simple to moderately complex queries is a strong plus.
• Read and interpret Technical Design Documents (If/Then/Else logic).
• Apply a critical mindset to challenge product quality, especially regarding integration with the main branch.
• Work in both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum environments.
• Contribute to regular knowledge-sharing sessions within the team and for onboarding new analysts or testers.
• Communicate proactively with the Test Coordinator and Test Team Lead about progress, blockers, risks, and team-related topics.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, vendor alignment meetings (SCRUM/defect follow-up), and ad hoc sessions with impacted market parties (DGO/market actors).
• Demonstrate strong team spirit, open communication, and mutual respect — values that are central.

Is this you?

• At least 5 years of proven experience as a Test Specialist (Senior level).
• Strong experience in writing detailed test scenarios.
• Solid knowledge of formal testing methodologies and techniques.
• Excellent active knowledge of Dutch.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification (or higher).
• Experience with sanity/regression testing of settlement processes.
• At least 6 years of proven experience as a Functional Software Tester.
• Proven expertise in Belgian energy-market business domains: structure, measurement, rectification, IMV/SMR3, DEX, FEX.
• Experience logging and tracking defects in ALM QC.
• Proven experience with requirements analysis and If/Then/Else logic.
• Strong expertise in SoapUI, XML, and DevOps practices.
• Strong ability to write and execute SQL queries (6+ years).
• Proven knowledge of MIG-DGO/MIG6 and the Belgian energy sector.
• Language requirement: Dutch-speaking or French-speaking at CEFR C1 level.

How afarax supports you?

• You benefit from our extensive network
• You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
• We help and support you throughout your project
• We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership

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