Senior Test Automation Engineer in The Netherlands

At our client in The Netherlands (relocation + visas, fully supported for you and the family!), you will help ensure that software is released into production with full confidence. As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain test automation frameworks for clients, whilecontinuously expanding your technical and non-technical skillset. You will join a community of experts who drive quality, celebrate successes, and regularly organize knowledge-sharing sessions, hackathons, and team events.

Your Role in a Nutshell

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you will take ownership of test automation frameworks and ensure high-

quality delivery for client applications. You will:

• Independently set up and maintain automated test frameworks
• Explore new programming languages, frameworks, and tooling
• Coach colleagues and share your expertise through training sessions and workshops
• Ensure high-quality software delivery across UI, API, and integration levels

You will contribute to client success by improving test processes, advising on best practices, and enabling teams to deliver reliable and efficient software.

Your Home Base

While most of your time is spent at client sites, you will have a trusted home base within our client’s Testing: Engineering Quality (TEQ) practice. You will work alongside colleagues specialized in quality and testing, who value collaboration, learning, and fun. Team activities include game nights, pub quizzes, ping pong tournaments, knowledge-sharing sessions, and intervision meetings. Each new team member receives a buddy and personal counselor to support development and onboarding. Our client works with the top 20% of companies in the Netherlands, delivering projects for renowned brands such as IKEA, BMW, ASML, Thales, and ASICS. This diverse project portfolio ensures exposure to multiple industries and innovative challenges.

Benefits

• Permanent employment from day one
• Unlimited “All You Can Train” budget for certifications and training
• Competitive salary (discussed personally)
• 8% holiday allowance & 26 vacation days
• Up to 45 days per year remote work from abroad
• Monthly mobility fee & connectivity allowance
• Premium-free pension
• Additional expense reimbursement
• High-performance laptop + private-use SIM card
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Indefinate/ permenant contract at our client 

Working With Our Client

From day one, you are encouraged to shape your own future. Structured onboarding, transparent growth paths, and freedom to innovate allow you to make an impact while benefiting from trust, autonomy, and strong collegial support. You will be part of the international heart of innovation, in an environment where sustainability, diversity, and inclusion are core values.

Relocation & Support Through Klipspringer

At the end of your hiring journey, you will be fully supported by Klipspringer, our agency with extensive experience bringing talented professionals from South Africa to the Netherlands. We act as a reliable and trusted partner throughout the entire relocation process and ensure a smooth transition for you and your family.

This includes:

• Fully sponsored visa process for you and your immediate family
• Complete relocation facilitation, including guidance before, during, and after your move
• Assistance with finding suitable accommodation in the Netherlands
• Support in identifying appropriate schools for children
• Help with onboarding, integration, and administrative requirements in the Netherlands
• Ongoing, personal support to ensure you feel at home quickly
  
  

With Klipspringer, you are not just relocating — you are being taken care of every step of the way.