Senior Software Test Designer

At TOPIC, we work every day on high-tech innovations to make the world smarter, healthier, and better. Are you a driven and ambitious Senior Software Test Designer with a track record to oversee the entire testing strategies, process, from planning to execution that we are looking for?

TOPIC is unique because it combines cutting-edge technology with a strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. It offers the opportunity to work on impactful, real-world projects in an environment that supports both personal and professional growth.

Bohdan Dovbysh I Test Automation Engineer

What will you do as a Senior Software Test Designer?

As a Senior Software Test Designer, you’ll lead the development of automated tests and qualification tools. You’ll design and implement smart testing strategies, optimize processes, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and continuous improvement. By mentoring junior engineers and acting as a sparring partner for customers, you’ll help raise the bar for quality and innovation.

Your responsibilities as a Senior Software Test Designer:

• Overseeing the entire testing architecture/ strategies, process, from planning to execution. This role involves developing automated test capabilities, selecting tools, and defining processes for efficient and effective testing;
• Write software (C++, C, Python) for objective, reproducible and maintainable automated tests and development of tools for qualification and integration;
• Explore different solution approaches to achieve the best result;
• Design, implement and optimize chosen solutions;
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in an international, multidisciplinary, and Agile environment;
• Review code and mentor (junior) engineers;
• Share your expertise to elevate the team, quality, and processes;
• Advisor and sparring partner for customers and stakeholders and inspiring others to strive for quality.

What do we offer you? This will make you smarter:

• Challenging and interesting projects in different domains;
• Benefit from the expertise of your technical buddy and more than 100 smart colleagues;
• Focus on guiding and coaching on personal development to achieve your ambitions;
• Annual study budget and customized training program within our TOPIC Academy;
• Tech events and knowledge sessions.

This will make you better:

• Contract for indefinite period of time;
• An all-in employee benefit package (€61.000 – €85.000 annually): incl. Competitive gross salary, net cost allowance, mobility package, 13th month payment, holiday allowance;
• Good secondary employment conditions: i.a. 26 vacation days (opportunity to buy extra days), pension scheme and relocation budget.

This will keep you healthy:

• A good work-life balance, flexible working hours and hybrid way of working;
• An inspiring office environment with daily fresh fruit and a gym;
• The home office support package will turn your “home office” into an inspiring environment;
• Lots of fun during events like celebrations, sport activities and the weekly Friday afternoon drinks.

What do you bring as a Senior Software Test Designer?

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems or similar;
• At least 7 years of experience in software development with Python and C/C++ in the high-tech domain;
• You are capable of defining and overseeing the complete test architecture and strategy, ensuring consistency and quality from planning to execution;
• A background in software development/ automation and experience with Object-Oriented programming and develop test frameworks for complex embedded systems;
• Preferably experience with end-to-end test automation, continuous integration and setting up and maintaining ROBOT test framework;
• You have proven experience with various testing techniques, solid knowledge of higher-level testing (system integration, component testing), and are familiar with methods such as BDD, keyword-driven testing, data-driven testing, model-based testing, and property-based testing;
• You are a team player, solution-oriented, and proactive;
• Motivation to continuously improve yourself and develop new skills;
• A good command of English, and preferably Dutch language.

Our organization

Since 1996 we have been developing (embedded) systems that are essential for products manufactured by renowned high-tech companies around the world. Our projects involve edge to cloud solutions; from PCB design and FPGA to low level embedded software and application software for UI, Web, Mobile and cloud. We are well known for our high level of knowledge and expertise and are proud to be a Premier Adaptive Computing Partner of AMD; technology leader in the field of System-on-Chips and FPGAs.

Diversity & Inclusion

At TOPIC, we believe that true innovation happens when people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives come together. Every talent counts, and every voice matters. Diversity strengthens our creativity, and inclusion ensures that everyone feels welcome and valued. We build a culture where everyone has the space to contribute and be themselves.

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