Test Automation Engineer

Perimeter

As NMBS- SNCB’s IT company, YPTO is part of the Belgian Railway family making sure that the Belgian railways continue to move forward and that train passengers can travel in a modern and sustainable way.

The recently approved NMBS-SNCB « Spoor Vision 2040 » has the ambitious goal to make sure that more people, companies & organizations choose the train as their preferred mobility option. Not to forget, after all, rail being the most climate-friendly mode of transport compared to other modes of transport today.

Next to that, in a world of modern and sustainable mobility, new services and applications using digital technology are being implemented. Leading to increased and better information and communication to rail passengers and rail crew. Setting up diverse channels for purchasing tickets, a better monitoring of assets and further increase automating operational processes. Ultimately improving efficiency and service offering.

An ambitious goal that we’re building and realizing: further digitalising SNCB – NMBS, offering innovative solutions and enabling flexible services with a key focus on the end user.

A lot of work and many exciting challenges still ahead ! And you get to play your part in it. That’s a lot of impact!

Furthermore we empower our people in today’s changing world by giving trust and ownership, we instigate entrepreneurship creating a dynamic professional working environment constantly moving forward.

And that’s exactly where your prime skills come in, join us in building that sustainable future and have a tangible impact on thousands of SNCB-NMBS workers and millions of train passengers.

About the job

Domain

As test automation engineer you will be joining the dynamic and talented Transversal test team within YPTO's Business Area "Commercial Channels & Products." This team plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our commercial channels and product offerings, driving innovation, and enhancing the overall customer experience.

The Business Area “Commercial Channels & Products” is the IT partner of SNCB-NMBS’s Directorate for Marketing & Sales. This directorate manages all sales channels (front-end as well as back-end) and aftersales solutions of NMBS-SNCB. These include NMBS-SNCB’s website, mobile app, cash-desk, ticket vending machines, sales on board and the B2B sales channels.

Position Summary

As a Front-End Test Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the quality of our customer-facing applications through efficient and reliable automated testing. You will design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks with a strong focus on front-end UI testing using Katalon Studio. Working in a dynamic Agile environment, you will collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and testers to ensure early detection of issues, seamless delivery, and a great end-user experience.

Your responsibilities

Design, create, and maintain front-end test automation scripts using Katalon Studio
Convert existing manual test cases into automated test scripts
Set up and maintain robust test automation frameworks
Define and maintain test plans, regression test sets, and test data
Log, report, and follow up on defects and incidents using Jira and Xray
Collaborate in Agile ceremonies (refinements, sprint planning, 3 Amigos, retrospectives)
Ensure test coverage meets quality standards and business requirements
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and practices
Document best practices and collaborate via Confluence
Maintain traceability between requirements, tests, and defects

Exigences

Required Hard Skills & Qualifications

Proven experience (+ 7 years) in test automation of front-end applications
Demonstrable strong skills (+ 5 years) in setting up and maintaining automated test frameworks and plans
Proven hands-on experience (5 years) with Katalon Studio
Demonstrable solid knowledge (+ 5 years) of test management tools: Jira, Xray, and Confluence
ISTQB Foundation and/or Automation certified (or willing to obtain certification shortly)
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of relevant experience in test automation within Agile teams
Strong understanding of regression testing strategies
Fluent in {Dutch or French} and English

Desired Soft Skills

Analytical Thinking – Breaks down complex systems to design effective test cases
Collaboration – A team player who actively contributes to Agile ceremonies and quality discussions
Adaptability – Comfortable shifting focus and priorities as project needs evolve
Attention to Detail – Detects subtle UI and functional regressions
Ownership & Accountability – Takes responsibility for quality outcomes and test reliability
User-Centric Mindset – Understands business and end-user expectations
Time Management – Prioritizes effectively in a fast-paced Agile environment
Continuous Learning – Open to new tools, techniques, and knowledge sharing
Coaching & Feedback – Gives and receives constructive feedback positively

Our offer

Within our open corporate culture, you contribute to the digital transformation of SNCB. You will have a job with social impact and ample opportunity to make your own contribution. In addition to a good work-life balance and a competitive salary, you will receive the following benefits:

the possibility to work remotely + flexible working hours;
35 days of leave;
a company car + a public transport season ticket;
a comprehensive insurance package (affiliation without own contribution, excl. outpatient costs for family members);
- hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family;
- outpatient costs (= medical costs separate from hospitalisation);
- group insurance: supplementary pension, work disability and death (cafeteria plan);
- accidents at work (extralegal);
meal vouchers and eco-vouchers;
net allowances for remote working and carwash + internet budget.

Furthermore, you will have: