Senior Software Test Engineer ESS

What will you do?

As a Senior Software Test Engineer at Alfen, you will focus on developing and improving testing processes for our energy storage systems. You will work on cutting-edge technologies such as fast-charging stations, energy storage systems, and smart grids. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will test and validate high-quality software solutions that meet customer needs and market requirements.

Your tasks and responsibilities include:

• Improving testing processes, developing test protocols, and executing tests within the Agile Scrum process;

• Conducting system-level testing for releases;

• Contributing to test automation using Python;

• Writing test plans and preparing test reports;

• Developing and maintaining complex test setups.

What do we ask of you?

For a good match, we are looking for a software test professional with a hands-on, results-driven, and structured approach. Someone who can communicate effectively at all levels and create support for your technical solutions and innovations. Additionally:

• A completed bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field;

• At least 5 years of experience in a testing environment;

• Knowledge of test automation using Python;

• Experience in developing and building embedded test setups;

• Proficiency in writing test plans and test scenarios.

• Currently living in The Netherlands.

What do we offer you?

At Alfen, we offer our employees an independent and responsible position with room for personal input, new ideas, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, we offer you:

• A competitive salary with conditions according to the CAO Metalektro;

• A permanent contract;

• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days per year, with the option to sell 10 vacation days;

• The possibility of hybrid working (up to 2 days per week, based on a 40-hour workweek);

• Bonus scheme (optional);

• Company car (optional);

• A company-provided phone and laptop;

• Free and unlimited access to our online learning platform;

• Engaged colleagues and fun activities organized by our personnel associations AlFun and Young Alfen;

• Free sports activities through Alfen to keep you physically and mentally fit;

• Pension scheme with PME Pension Fund, where Alfen covers more than half of the contribution;

• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to a maximum of 50 km one way.

Where will you work?

At Alfen, you will be part of a company at the heart of the energy transition. With our broad range of in-house developed products and extensive experience as a system integrator, we are working on the electricity grid of the future: reliable, sustainable, and innovative. Alfen is the place for those who thrive on innovation and growth. As a fast-growing international organization in the sustainable energy sector, we are fully committed to developing both our products and our people.

R&D & Engineering Department

At the R&D & Engineering department, we work on innovations that will shape the energy landscape of the future. We have specialized teams in software, electrical engineering, power electronics, and mechanical engineering. By bringing these disciplines together, we can quickly develop and market unique new concepts and products while continuously improving our existing solutions.

Interested?

Does this position appeal to you? Apply directly via the “apply now” button.

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Please note: A reference check, screening, and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) may be part of the selection process. We review applications continuously, and the vacancy may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Unsolicited recruitment offers in response to this vacancy are not appreciated.