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Technical Test Automation Engineer

  • Hybrid
    • Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands
  • Product Creation&Development

If you’re inspired by software innovations for behavioral research with humans and animals—and you value the social impact of your work—then this is the perfect job for you!

Job description

At Noldus Information Technology, we develop smart software and integrated systems for behavioral research in humans and animals.

Our solutions are deployed worldwide in various domains such as psychology, neuroscience, User Experience (UX) research, animal behavior, education, and clinical studies. Think of applications like video analysis, real-time behavior registration, and data visualization in laboratories, usability labs, or natural environments. With a combination of sensor technology, video processing, and powerful analytics, we help researchers and professionals objectively and efficiently map, analyze behavior, and gain valuable insights.

Are you that responsible and smart technical test automation engineer who connects easily with the engineers in your team? Are you a pleasant sparring partner for your colleagues, while also maintaining a critical eye on your team’s work and unafraid to voice your opinion?

If you’re inspired by software innovations for behavioral research with humans and animals—and you value the social impact of your work—then this is the perfect job for you!

About Noldus

Noldus is a leading international company that develops innovative software and hardware solutions for behavioral research in humans and animals. With over 30 years of experience, we are a trusted partner in science, education, and industry. Our innovative approach and social impact make us an attractive employer for professionals who want to make a difference.

Our Products

Our applications are used for behavioral research in both humans and animals. Clients use our software for the development of new medicines, crop protection research, training and education of students and professionals, and more. That’s why quality is of paramount importance to us.

Your Role

We are looking for a meticulous technical test automation engineer for 32–40 hours per week. Together with software engineers, this test automation engineer maintains the high quality of our products by:

  • Setting up, managing, and executing automated tests in close collaboration with product owners and developers

  • Specifying test scripts based on requirements and acceptance criteria

  • Automating functional and performance tests

  • Supporting developers in defining unit tests

  • Daily monitoring and maintenance of nightly automated tests

What We Offer

  • A meaningful role in innovative software development with societal impact

  • Real influence on process improvements—fresh perspectives are welcomed and encouraged

  • Hybrid working (from office and home) & flexible working hours

  • Study costs arrangement

  • 25 Vacation days, pension contribution, bicycle private arrangement, end of year bonus

  • Fun team activities and a stimulating work environment

  • On-site fitness facilities

  • An open and accessible work culture that values direct communication

  • Opportunities for personal growth and career development within an innovative company

Job requirements

Your Role

We are looking for a meticulous technical test automation engineer for 32–40 hours per week. Together with software engineers, this test automation engineer maintains the high quality of our products by:

  •  Setting up, managing, and executing automated tests in close collaboration with product owners and developers

  •  Specifying test scripts based on requirements and acceptance criteria

  •  Automating functional and performance tests

  •  Supporting developers in defining unit tests

  •  Daily monitoring and maintenance of nightly automated tests

You fit in well with us when you:

  •  Either have just obtained your HBO+ diploma or have already gained considerable experience after your MBO degree

  •  Have at least 2 years of experience as a technical test automation engineer or software engineer with ambitions to grow in test automation

  •  Have experience with test tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, and Gherkin, and programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python

  •  Are familiar with software development processes and CI/CD pipelines

  •  Can comfortably work closely with software engineers, preferably with some background as a backend or frontend developer

  •  Have strong organizational and structuring skills, and a willingness to support others with structure and processes

  •  Thrive in an inclusive and international work environment

  •  Have perseverance, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail

  •  Have strong communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus)

  •  Have a good sense of humor

Are you enthusiastic? Then we would like to meet you!

Hit the “Apply“ button below and hand in your details.

Closing date: August 20, 2025

Do you have questions? Please connect with Harold Bult (harold.bult@noldus.com)

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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