Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

At TOPIC, we work every day on high-tech innovations to make the world smarter, healthier, and better. Are you the driven and ambitious Senior Test Automation Engineer with a track record to oversee the entire testing strategies, process, from planning to execution that we are looking for?

“TOPIC is unique because it combines cutting-edge technology with a strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. It offers the opportunity to work on impactful, real-world projects in an environment that supports both personal and professional growth."

Bohdan Dovbysh I Test Automation Engineer

What will you do as a Senior Test Automation Engineer?

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you play a key role in ensuring the quality of high-tech software systems. You design and implement robust automated test solutions and actively contribute to the test strategy and architecture. Working closely with developers and stakeholders, you act as a trusted sparring partner and help drive a strong quality mindset across teams. You take ownership of improving test processes, mentor junior colleagues, and continuously look for ways to make testing smarter, faster, and more effective.

Your responsibilities as a Senior Test Automation Engineer:

• Design and build robust, scalable test solutions that ensure high-quality software delivery

• Independently implementing automated test frameworks and actively shape the overall test strategy and architecture

• Apply your strong technical expertise in automated testing and modern tooling to drive efficiency and reliability

• Own and elevate quality across one or multiple teams, acting as a driving force behind a strong quality mindset

• Continuously improve test processes, frameworks, and ways of working to increase impact and speed

• Coach and mentor junior engineers, helping them grow and strengthening the team as a whole

• Collaborate closely with developers as a trusted sparring partner, and engage with customers when needed to align on quality and expectations

What do we offer you?

This will make you smarter:

• Challenging and interesting projects in different domains

• Benefit from the expertise of your technical buddy and more than 100 smart colleagues

• Focus on guiding and coaching on personal development to achieve your ambitions

• Annual study budget and customized training program within our TOPIC Academy

• Tech events and knowledge sessions

This will make you better:

• Permanent contract

• An all-in employment package between €57.000 and €76.000 (including net expense allowance, mobility package, 13th-month bonus, and holiday allowance). Final salary is based on relevant work experience and level of expertise

• 26 vacation days (opportunity to buy extra days), pension scheme and relocation budget (when you relocate to the Netherlands)

This will keep you healthy:

• A good work-life balance, flexible working hours and hybrid way of working

• An inspiring office environment with daily fresh fruit and a gym

• The home office support package will turn your “home office” into an inspiring environment

• Lots of fun during events like celebrations, sport activities and the weekly Friday afternoon drinks

What do you bring as a Senior Test Automation Engineer?

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems or similar

• 5 years of work experience in the high‑tech domain

• Experience with object‑oriented software development in Python, C++ and/or C#

• Hands‑on experience with test automation

• Preferably experience with the ROBOT Framework and methodologies such as TDD, BDD, keyword‑driven testing, data‑driven testing, model‑based testing, and property‑based testing

• You are a team player, solution-oriented, and proactive

• 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 Adaptive 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 build a culture where everyone has the space to contribute and be themselves.