Automation Test Lead

About 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

• You will work in an inspiring, enjoyable, and technically interesting environment.
• The salary is attractive and aligned with your work experience and education.
• Your individual choice budget (IKB) amounts to 13.15% of your salary and can be used for extra leave, additional pension savings, or paid out entirely.
• You receive 20 statutory vacation days per year, with the option to purchase 20 additional days through your IKB.
• The pension is premium-free, giving your net income a boost.
• You also receive an annual vitality allowance of €272.50 net.

Interested?
Send your CV and a motivation letter to jolijn.bos@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!