You are responsible for integration, functional and performance testing by creating reusable automated test scripts to ensure quality of products. Furthermore you are responsible for understanding requirements and designing test scenario’s and scripts from the requirements. This includes creating guidelines and train DevOps engineers on the built-in quality mindset.

With the mindset of a team player, and the determination of a true entrepreneur, your role as a Test Automation Engineer involves taking responsibility for:

• Integration, functional and performance testing by creating reusable automated test scripts to ensure quality of products
• Understanding requirements and designing test scenario’s and scripts from the requirements
• Creating guidelines and train DevOps engineers on the built-in quality mindset and coach them to own test automation themselves.
• Providing brutal transparency on the quality of the software and discuss quality aspects with stakeholders to maximize a shared view on quality
• Actively looking for ways and propose new initiatives to increase the current automated test ratios.

You are part of one of the Customer Journey-focussed DevOps teams and work closely with the System Team in the IT department.

Working together as one team to win our customers’ loyalty. It gives you an energy boost like no other. We can only grow by being enterprising, asking critical questions and always wanting to do better. This applies to you as a member of the Essent team and us as a company. Whether you prefer to work behind the scenes or in the spotlight. It doesn't matter. Will you make an impact for yourself, the team and our customers? Then you tick all the boxes if you also have:

• Made the first steps to T-shape towards a DevOps engineer skillset within the Frontend, API or Integration domain. 
• An academic background (BSc.) with education background in engineering, informatics, business informatics or equivalent technical field
• 3-5 years of intensive and progressive experience in software application testing in a commercial organization
• Strong technical experience in Java programming, SOA, EAI, JMS and API testing. You know your way in using the Rest Assured, Serenity and Postman frameworks.
• Proven experience in analyzing and writing automation scripts for complex business rules and rules engines
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Agile scrum experience and preferably DevOps
• Strong communicator and fluent story teller to inspire people to strive for flawless products

You’re in top form. A real member of the Essent team in heart and soul, who works shoulder to shoulder for a single goal.

You believe in yourself, the team and the company. And us? We reward you for all your hard work: with money, opportunities and personal growth. Because you always deliver the best for our customers, we offer you (based on 40 hours a week):

• A job at a leading European energy company that's always on the move. We keep growing, developing and innovating.
• A gross monthly salary between € 4.182 and € 5.973, precisely tailored to your level.
• A bonus opportunity of 10% to show our appreciation even more.
• 30 days of annual leave because you have hobbies outside work.
• All the facilities you need to work flexibly in the office, at home and on the road.
• The opportunity to work according our Essent Business System method.
• We are currently working from home. But as soon as it's possible, we look forward to offering you an inspiring office environment with amongst others a great coffee bar and two company restaurants within walking distance of Den Bosch central station.
• We recommend that you travel by public transport. And there’s a great extra if you do: we’ll give you an NS Business Card. Would you prefer to travel by car? Then you’ll receive a kilometer allowance.
• A wide range of development and promotion opportunities nationally and internationally.

This is the ideal opportunity to make an impact as a Test Automation Engineer. Would you like to know more about what happens next? Check the steps in our application procedure below.

We’re the market leader in the supply of energy and gas in the Netherlands. A position we’re proud of. Every day, we find newer and smarter ways of being the best together, as one team. We have focus, ownership and discipline. Our straightforward mentality helps us retain the loyalty of millions of consumers and businesses. Not just in energy and gas, but also in energy-related products and services that help the Netherlands become more sustainable. And we don’t wait until tomorrow. As part of E.ON, and with our brands Essent, energiedirect.nl, Powerhouse and Vandebron, we create impact for our customers. Together, we bring affordable energy solutions within reach for everyone.