Test Automation Engineer C

About This Role

This Test Automation Engineer role involves developing and maintaining high-quality software applications in C# and contributing to client projects across various industries. The position focuses on ensuring code quality through automated and unit testing and collaborating with cross-functional teams. It suits an engineer with a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications using C#
• Write and maintain integration tests for the backend using MSTest
• Collaborate on the frontend development using TypeScript and Playwright (or another framework, as the project evolves)
• Translate technical specifications into robust, efficient, and scalable code
• Identify, analyze, and solve complex technical issues with innovative solutions
• Ensure code quality through automated testing, unit testing, code reviews, and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and performant solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (HBO/WO) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with C# software development
• Experience in automated testing (a must)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex challenges
• Excellent communication skills to engage with colleagues and clients at all levels
• Positive mindset, proactive attitude, and eagerness to continuously learn and grow
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Nice to have:

• ISTQB Foundation certification (advanced certification is a plus)

Benefits

• Lease car with fuel card
• Monthly net expense allowance
• 27 vacation days, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra vacation days
• Pension scheme with no personal contribution required
• Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Defence, Transport, Telecom, Finance
• A diverse client base: Collaborations with both large corporations and smaller players across the Netherlands
• A real career development plan: Continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharing
• An innovative and collaborative environment

Important Details

• Work format: possibility of hybrid working

About the Company

ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57,700 employees in more than 30 countries. It supports major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications. Present in the Netherlands for over 20 years, ALTEN operates from its offices in Eindhoven, Capelle aan den IJssel, Apeldoorn, Groningen, and Amstelveen, with a team of 600+ consultants.