Job IntroductionSerco is the preferred partner for European Institutions and International Organizations, offering ICT services and Contact Centre management across Europe. Our expertise extends from Information System support to consultancy under the government framework, supporting key entities such as the European Commission and Executive Agencies. As a leader in Service Integration and Management, we ensure seamless delivery of services across various platforms, embodying our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.
We are hiring a Test Automation Specialist for European Commission in Brussels and various locations around Europe.
Main Responsibilities

• Experience in manual testing.
• Experience in testing automation
• Experience in test data preparation, preferably with SQL databases.
• Good knowledge of testing technologies, tools, frameworks and techniques, in particular that can be used in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of data-driven solutions testing (data warehouse, data lakes, data mining, etc.)
• Knowledge of a Test Management Tool.
• Knowledge of a Defect Tracking tool, in particular JIRA.
• Knowledge of relational database management systems such as MS SQL, Oracle.
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch, Spark, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence technologies would be an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good redaction skills, experience in preparation of written reports.
• Capability of integration in an international/multi- cultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in team
• Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application developments
• Ability to participate in multi-lingual meetings, ease of communication.
• Analysis and problem solving skills.
• Capability to write clear and structured documents.

Successful Candidate LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of higher education
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Experience (at least 3 years) with test automation technologies, tools and techniques.
• Experience (at least 3 years) in working in Agile/Sprint based IT project methodologies.
• Experience (at least 1 year) in working with public cloud technologies
• Knowledge of a tool for web application testing tool, like Selenium or Protractor
• Knowledge of a Test Management Tool, like Zephir for JIRA
• Knowledge of a Defect Tracking tool, like Zephir for JIRA
• Knowledge of an API testing tool, like SOAPUI

CERTIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

• ISTQB Specialist Level Test Automation Engineer
• ISTQB Specialist Level Test Acceptance Testing
• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst
• Any equivalent certification to be approved by the requesting unit

About The CompanySerco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe
Why should you join Serco ?

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

We are diverse and inclusive organisation
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.
We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team
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Package Description

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Benefits Package
• Chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team