Quality Assurance Engineer

October 16, 2026

Hybrid

Middle

Den Haag

Indeed

Keep in mind

Original vacancy is in Dutch
You will likely need Dutch for the job. The employer can confirm

Also worth knowing

English is required

Description

A national research data centre is hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer for its Technology section in The Hague. The role safeguards software quality for Dataverse-based systems such as Data Stations, DataverseNL and the ODISSEI Portal. The work covers test planning, UI and API testing, bug reporting and building automated tests, on an initial one-year contract with up to 50% remote work.

Responsibilities

Write, execute and maintain test plans for Dataverse-based systems including Data Stations, DataverseNL and the ODISSEI Portal
Report bugs early with clear concise reproduction steps so developers can fix them efficiently
Test new and existing functionality in both the user interface and APIs using functional, regression and exploratory testing
Develop and maintain automated tests to make the testing process more efficient and reliable
Collaborate closely with developers, product owners and operations to improve the software development and delivery process

Requirements

Technical education in computer science, software engineering or a comparable field, or equivalent professional experience
Experience with and strong affinity for software testing, familiar with common testing methods and techniques
Organized working style with ability to plan and execute tasks independently and communicate proactively
Ability to identify edge cases and spot problems others may overlook
Willingness to use and further develop scripting skills to automate tasks
Plus: experience with API testing and/or automated testing
Plus: certification such as ISTQB or TMap
Plus: experience with Dataverse or comparable repository software
Fluent English; knowledge of Dutch is desirable

Conditions

Full-time contract of 30.4–38 hours per week (0.8–1 fte)
Hybrid work with up to 50% from home, office in The Hague near Laan van NOI station
Initial one-year contract with prospect of a permanent contract upon good performance
29 vacation days per year, extendable to 41 by working two extra hours weekly
8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus on top of salary
Fully reimbursed public transport travel with an NS-Business Card
Pension plan via ABP with the employer paying about two thirds of the contributions
Flexible benefits model to buy or sell leave and claim a contribution for a bike or sports subscription
Access to training, coaching and career development through the internal career centre
Active work on diversity, inclusion and social safety with D&I groups and training