Team Lead Software Testing

What are you going to do

Lely is the global market leader in automated milking systems and produces a range of specialized innovative robots to automate daily tasks on dairy farms such as feeding and cleaning improving the lives of both the cows and farmers.

The Lely organization is experiencing rapid growth. Our customers expect new products to meet at least the standards of our existing products which have been developed over many years of service and experience. Furthermore the growth of our company has led to an acceleration in product manufacturing with optimal reliability being built in during production.

Our robotics solutions are developed within a multidisciplinary structure where engineers from different disciplines especially mechanical engineering software and electronics collaborate within a project organization. The Lely Product Development team is organized in a matrix model where Competence Centers ensure the availability of the required development competencies tools and supporting processes and Business Teams ensure focus on the product.

Team Lead Software Testing

We have a Competence Center for Integrated Testing & Verification that collaborates closely with various disciplines to create and execute tests ensuring the quality of our products. We are currently seeking an experienced engineer to lead a group of software testers responsible for testing and verifying software including its integration into our robotic systems.

In this role your task is to guide the process that ultimately leads to product releases. You will assist in testing the products mentor the testers and raise awareness about the importance of testable requirements and datadriven conclusions. You will determine the strategy for system verification and provide advice on the maturity of designs tested in different phases.

Moreover you excel in interpersonal skills and as a manager you will lead a group of 7 to 14 junior midlevel and senior engineers. You will support them in both their technical and personal development. Within this role you have the opportunity to engage intensively with both technology and people. Essential skills include maintaining an overview and identifying opportunities to bridge gaps during the development process.

Are you the right candidate for this challenging position in a dynamic environment Apply now!

Qualifications :

• Graduated (BA or MSc) in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field. Alternatively a substantial number of years of work experience that equates to a comparable level of knowledge and thinking.
• Several years of work experience in software testing.
• Several years of work experience in a leadership role.
• Broad technical perspective and a keen interest in robotics.
• Experience in mentoring a team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present your arguments persuasively.
• Fluent proficiency in both Dutch and English.

Additional Information :

To address the food demand and challenge for 2050 it is crucial to handle people animals and the environment responsibly. For us this means being a reliable longterm partner for our customers and passing on the world to the next generation through sustainable product development. You can contribute to realizing this dream.

What can you expect in your role as a Team Lead Software Testing

• Working in an international work environment within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands and also the largest robot producer in Europe. 
• Excellent employment conditions including up to 8 weeks of vacation and a salary of up to 8000 with room for growth within the scale. 
• Opportunities for growth where you are in charge of your own development. 
• Space and freedom to innovate bring in new ideas and undertake initiatives. We not only offer this but we also genuinely expect it. Its up to you to come up with ideas and implement them. 
• A team with enthusiastic helpful colleagues collaborating with product development procurement and other stakeholders. 
• Our Lely Academy offers various training programs such as personality training or more jobrelevant training. If you want to develop yourself but its not in the curriculum you discuss it with your manager. 
• The #FitatLely program with our own Lely Gym. A volleyball court basketball court football table and ping pong table where you can challenge your colleagues or take a break from work. 
• LeaseaBike scheme to lease a new bike affordably. 
• Additionally enjoy the services and wide range of coffee and tea from our personal barista at the Lely Campus who makes the tastiest cappuccinos from fresh milk directly from our own farmer from the Lely Orbiter for example. 
• A healthy worklife balance with a hybrid policy where you are 60 on Campus. This is flexible and can be arranged in consultation with your manager. Prefer more time on our modern Campus You are always welcome (between 06:00 a.m. and 08:00 p.m..
• Moreover we love to celebrate. Whether its an anniversary or our Christmas party at Lely we know how to celebrate! For a feel of the atmosphere check out this video: you want to know more about working at Lely or about the vacancy please contact me or respond via the button.

  Recruitment & selection agency consultancy and/or staffing agency

  We appreciate the interest but we recruit all our candidates directly. We understand that as intermediaries you want to present candidates for our great positions and contribute to our ambitions but this is not how we have set up our recruitment process. This means that all unsolicited profiles offered on Lely vacancies will be treated as direct applications.

  
  

  Remote Work :

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Fulltime