Manual Tester / QA Analist

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Locatie

Maastricht, Netherlands

Contactpersoon

Cristian Alupoaie

Functie Manual Tester / QA Analist

We're looking for a highly skilled and strategic Manual QA Engineer to join our team. This role is a critical bridge between our business and technical teams, focusing on translating business information into valuable, actionable test cases. You won't just be executing tests; you'll be a key partner in understanding our business objectives and ensuring our software effectively meets them. Your expertise will be the foundation for our Automation Engineering team, allowing them to build robust, effective, and high-impact automated test suites.

Verantwoordelijkheden



  • Requirements Analysis and Test Strategy: Collaborate closely with Business Analysts and Business Consultants to deeply understand business information, application functionality, and stakeholder needs. Your primary goal is to design valuable test cases that directly validate business requirements and critical workflows, ensuring the software solves the right problems.



  • Test Case Creation: Design, write, and maintain detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured manual test cases based on the business information you've gathered. The clarity and precision of these test cases will be paramount as they will serve as the blueprint for our automation efforts.



  • Defect Management: Perform manual and exploratory testing to identify, document, and prioritize software defects and inconsistencies. Work with the development team to ensure timely resolution and verify fixes.



  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between the business and the Automation Engineering team. Provide clear and precise test case documentation that serves as the foundation for automation, ensuring a seamless and efficient handoff.



  • Process Improvement: Participate in team meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives to contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and overall software quality.


Aanbod



  • Being part of a fast growing company in the energy market business



  • Competitive salary based on experience and skills



  • 25 days of paid holiday



  • Company-provided laptop



  • A dynamic and forward-thinking team focused on impactful solutions in the energy sector



  • Flexible hybrid work setup with modern office facilities



  • Opportunities to grow in a tech-driven environment with real ownership



  • Competitive compensation package and benefits


Kandidaat



  • Proven experience as a QA Analyst or Manual QA Engineer or a similar role in software quality assurance



  • Demonstrated ability to design valuable, business-driven test cases from high-level requirements and business conversations.



  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.



  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.



  • Experience with test management and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Zephyr).



  • A solid understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.



  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development environments.



  • Excellent communication skills in English



  • Willingness to work onsite 3 days per week





  • Previous experience in the energy market is a big plus. A foundational understanding of energy market dynamics, regulations, or related software systems will allow you to quickly understand the complexities of our applications and contribute immediately.



  • Experience with API testing (e.g., Postman)



  • Experience in reading and writing Python testing scripts.


Publish date

17.09.2025