Simulation Software Tester

Permanent employee, Full-time · Rotterdam

This is what you like to do

Are you a software tester or QA engineer looking to ensure quality in interactive, engaging, and exciting systems?

If so, VSTEP has the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a keen and enthusiastic manual software tester to strengthen our team. In this role, you will be responsible for validating and ensuring the quality of our Maritime Training Simulator NAUTIS and NAUTIS Home.

As a Software Tester, your responsibilities will include:

Writing test specifications, executing tests, documenting results, and reporting issues.
Validating simulation software and simulators, including their hardware and integration components.
Advocating for quality in our products.
Participating in pre-FAT and SAT tests for large projects.
Creating robust test plans.
Acting as a liaison between different departments and stakeholders.

You will be part of our dedicated QA Team, which consists of QA Engineers and QA Automation Engineers and is an integral part of our development department.

Is this you?

You have:

A background in quality assurance, software testing or a similar position.
Solid experience with creating test plans and test reports.
A good overall knowledge of PC hardware.
Understanding of software architecture and software development.
Experience with versioning software e.g. SVN or Git.
Experience working with Azure DevOps, Jira or similar.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
An analytical thinking, problem-solving and flexible work attitude.
Knowledge of scripting languages or creating automated test is a plus.
Knowledge of the maritime industry is a plus.
A Dutch working permit.

You are:

Proactive, accurate and attentive to details.
Comfortable working in a flexible organization culture.
A believer in autonomy and personal accountability. You are encouraged to lead your way and be responsible for making an impact.
Located in the Netherlands.

This is what you want in a job!

A flexible working environment. We work in a hybrid remote-office (Rotterdam) approach.
You can choose your own working hours between 07:00 and 19:00.
An inclusive, international, and diverse group of colleagues.
Working with top-of-the-line technology, contributing to the design of the next generation simulators with an experienced team.
25 annual holidays based on a contract of 40 hours.
Competitive salary and benefits.

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About us

VSTEP| Enable learning by simulation. VSTEP is a leading developer of ship simulators and virtual training software company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. With over 50 dedicated professionals located in the port of Rotterdam, we strive to train people for a safer world. We enable marine and safety professionals to learn and train by simulation in an efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable way to work towards a safer world. With 20+ years of experience and a strong client base all over the world, VSTEP wants to enable learning by simulation on a large scale. We do this by offering a strong NAUTIS product portfolio covering the full learning and training cycle of a maritime professional, and Response Simulator, our virtual training tool for emergency responders.

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Thank you for your interest in VSTEP!

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To start applying, please fill in the following short form. Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please send an email to vacancy@vstepsimulation.com.