Senior Test Automation Engineer

October 22, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

Utrecht, Netherlands

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Dutch

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Description

IVO Rechtspraak is the IT organisation of the Dutch judiciary and is looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join one of its DevOps teams. You test web and system-to-system applications that give access to digital justice, act as the quality conscience of the team and build test plans, test scripts and performance measurements with maximum automation. The role combines close work with users, an agile way of working and a strong focus on structured analysis. Employment is a one-year contract of 32–36 hours per week under the CAO Rijk, with the prospect of a permanent position.

Responsibilities

Test web and system-to-system applications that provide access to digital justice
Act as the quality conscience of the DevOps team and question whether the software will actually work
Identify aspects that may have been overlooked and determine how to verify them
Consult with users about how they use the systems in practice
Create a test plan and test scripts in parallel with the build, aiming for as much automated testing as possible
Test not only the happy flow but also whether the software holds up in unexpected situations
Write scripts to measure performance
Give feedback that helps the team deliver applications which do their job

Requirements

HBO (higher vocational) or WO (university) education
At least 3 years of experience as QA Automation Engineer or Test Automation Engineer
TMap Next® Foundation certificate or a comparable qualification
Experience with agile working, Azure DevOps, JavaScript and/or TypeScript is a plus
Excellent command of the Dutch language
Structured way of working, strong analytical skills and a hands-on mentality
Willingness to provide a Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag (certificate of conduct)

Conditions

Hybrid work format with the freedom to schedule working days flexibly and work partly from home
One-year contract for 32 to 36 hours per week with the prospect of permanent employment
Salary scale 10 or 11, up to € 6 275,94 per month at a 36-hour week
Choice budget of 16.5% of the annual salary, up to € 1 035 per month
Employer contributes € 750 towards furnishing a comfortable home workplace
144 holiday hours and 64 choice-budget hours, 26 days in total based on a 36-hour week
Free public transport chip card for commuting
Pension accrual at ABP, one of the largest pension funds in the Netherlands
Training and education options through the IVO Academie