Test Strategist - Ghent / Brussels

Project overview

IT-Planet is the HR specialist for flexible and temporary staffing in IT. We manage IT projects for various top 100 clients across Flanders and Brussels in the following IT domains: Application Development, Infrastructure Services & Software Testing. With 15 years of experience, we can perfectly meet your individual needs. With us, you can grow and learn, in short, flourish in your job. Sounds good? We currently have 180 great colleagues on projects. To further strengthen our team, we are currently looking for a Test Strategist (m/f/x) to work with our client in Ghent / Brussels.

Function

The Test Strategist is responsible for defining and aligning the overarching, risk-based test strategy for a complete software solution. The focus is on ensuring that all components, integrations, and end-to-end business processes are validated in a consistent and effective manner.

The role includes both functional and non-functional quality aspects, including performance, security, resilience, and operational readiness. The test strategy forms the framework within which different teams carry out their detailed test plans and test activities.

Profile

• This position can be filled with either a permanent contract (employee status) or a freelance contract
• Region: Ghent / Brussels
• Fulltime
• Drafting and maintaining the overarching test strategy for the software solution
• Defining the test scope, objectives, principles, dependencies, assumptions, and risks
• Determining the required test levels and test types, such as: System Testing, System Integration Testing, End-to-End Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Performance Testing, and Security Testing
• Developing a risk-based test approach aligned with business criticality, technical complexity, and integrations
• Defining the test automation strategy and determining which tests will be automated or performed manually
• Establishing guidelines for test environments and test data
• Organizing test governance and alignment between development, testing, architecture, business, and other stakeholders
• Defining quality criteria, quality gates, and entry/exit criteria
• Overseeing defect management, risk management, test coverage, and quality reporting
• Monitoring the alignment between the overarching test strategy and the detailed test plans of the involved teams
• Continuously evaluating and adapting the test strategy based on changes in architecture, scope, risks, or delivery approach
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent through experience
• Demonstrable experience in software testing and quality assurance within complex IT environments
• Experience in drafting end-to-end test strategies for large-scale software solutions
• Experience with system integration and end-to-end testing
• Experience with test automation and test governance
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, and/or hybrid delivery models
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to align different teams around a common quality approach
• Decisive and results-oriented
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Risk-aware and quality-focused
• Ability to translate complex technical matters into clear guidelines and strategies

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of software test methodologies and quality processes
• Knowledge of risk-based testing
• Knowledge of functional and non-functional testing
• Insight into test automation frameworks and CI/CD processes
• Knowledge of test management, defect management, and reporting
• Understanding of software architectures, integrations, and complex IT landscapes
• Knowledge of performance, security, and resilience testing

Nice to have

Deliverable:

The main deliverable of this function is a supported and executable Software Solution Test Strategy that provides direction for:

What's included

You will be compensated according to your tasks, knowledge, and competencies. We carefully craft a motivating salary package including an attractive fringe benefits package with group and hospitalization insurance, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, an annual budget for purchasing personal IT equipment, etc. We also offer a company car with a charging or fuel card.

What really matters

You and your personal wishes and needs are central to us. Through personal follow-up and contact, we strive together for your desired career. We offer you the growth opportunities and challenges you aspire to, and guide you with a professional training and development policy. We consider work-life balance important, and in this context, we also offer flexibility. Additionally, we organize many great events annually, to which you are always invited! We also sponsor several festivals each year.

All of the above, and much more, ensures that we win the Great Place to Work award year after year!

Freelance? Don't hesitate to contact us for a tailor-made proposal. And yes, even as a freelancer, you can benefit from training and events through IT-Planet!

• ISTQB Advanced or Expert certification
• Experience within enterprise environments with multiple integrated applications
• Experience with test automation and quality platforms such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, Selenium, or similar tools
• Scope & Objectives
• Risk Assessment
• Test Levels & Test Types
• Test Approach
• Test Automation
• Test Environments & Test Data
• Roles & Governance
• Quality Metrics
• Entry & Exit Criteria
• Release Readiness

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Gent / Brussel, Brussels, East Flanders, Belgium, BE
• Languages: Dutch