Test Automation Specialist

At TOPIC, we work every day on high-tech innovations to make the world smarter, healthier, and better. Are you a seasoned and ambitious Senior Test Automation Specialist with deep expertise in quality assurance, automation frameworks, and complex embedded systems? As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you’ll take ownership of building reliable, scalable test environments and drive technical excellence across multidisciplinary projects.

“A sense of community and teamwork are the support system that TOPIC provides. You get the chance to get involved in big projects that pushes a person out of their comfort zone. And I get to share a rewarding experience with a welcoming and engaged team.”
Gabriel Carrasquero | Software Engineer @ TOPIC

What will you do?

As a Senior Test Automation Specialist, you’ll lead the development of automated tests and qualification tools using Python, C++, and C. 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

• 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: 

• Strategic projects in complex high-tech environments

• Collaborate with other senior engineers and domain experts

• Access to advanced training through our TOPIC Academy

• Contribute to and lead tech events and knowledge sessions

This will make you better: 

• Permanent contract

• An all-in benefits package (€50.000 - €70.000, including 13th month, mobility, pension, extra holidays)

• 26 vacation days (option to buy extra), pension scheme, relocation support

This will keep you healthy: 

• Good work-life balance, flexible hours, and hybrid working

• Inspiring office with daily fresh fruit and a gym

• Home office support for an inspiring work-from-home setup 

• Regular fun, social, and sports events

What do you bring?

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field

• At least 5 years of experience in software development with Python and C/C++ in the high-tech domain

• Experience with software testing for complex embedded systems

• Preferably experience with end-to-end test automation, continuous integration and setting up and maintaining ROBOT test framework

•  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 Embedded 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 are building a culture where everyone has the space to contribute and be themselves.