Automation Test Lead
Do you want to work with an innovative team to help protect the Great Barrier Reef, make waterways safer, and improve the efficiency of ports worldwide? We deliver advanced solutions for ship traffic, ports, and terminals, ensuring safe and efficient maritime operations.
ApplyAbout Tidalis
Do you want to contribute to safer seas and waterways while making the global maritime sector more efficient and sustainable? At Tidalis, we develop maritime software for traffic guidance, surveillance, and ship movement management, often integrating with radar, radio, cameras, and other sensors.
We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Test Lead to help us build a dynamic QA team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated test frameworks and scripts to ensure the quality and performance of our software products. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define testing requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
Your Role
- Design and implement robust test automation frameworks to support functional, regression, and performance testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and define test strategies.
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.
- Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to improve test automation practices.
- Mentor and guide junior team members on best practices for test automation and quality assurance.
- Stay updated on trends and developments in test automation tools and methodologies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes and methodologies.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement robust test automation frameworks for functional, regression, and performance testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and define test strategies.
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium, JUnit, TestNG.
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.
- Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to improve test automation practices.
- Mentor and advise junior team members on test automation and quality assurance best practices.
- Stay informed about trends and developments in test automation tools and methodologies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimize testing processes and methodologies.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in software testing and automation.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, React.
- Extensive experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, Playwright, SpecFlow).
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary aligned with your experience and seniority.
- 27 vacation days plus collective leave between Christmas and New Year.
- A premium-free pension plan to increase your net income.
- An annual internet allowance of €250.
- A vitality bonus of €250 per year.
Send your CV and a motivation letter to jolijn.hamers@tidalis.com and tell us why you’re the perfect fit for our team! If you have questions about the position, feel free to reach out. We look forward to hearing from you!
