Junior Test Automation Engineer

You are at the start of your career or have taken your first professional steps and are eager to further develop yourself in test automation and software quality. You feel comfortable in an environment where learning, experimenting, and collaboration are central. If you recognize yourself in (most of) the points below, we warmly encourage you to apply:

• A completed or nearly completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Informatics, or a comparable discipline.
• Interest in software quality, testing, and test automation, for example through internships, projects, or initial work experience.
• Basic programming experience, preferably in Python; knowledge of C++ is a plus.
• Affinity with Agile/Scrum ways of working and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
• Curiosity and motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Openness to feedback and willingness to ask questions and seek support when needed.
• Good command of the English language; Dutch is a plus or willingness to learn.

Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You help make the agricultural sector more futureproof, and we ensure you have the space, resources, and support to do so.

• An international work environment that values collaboration, initiative, and diverse perspectives.
• A culture that encourages learning, experimentation, and ownership of ideas.
• Excellent employment conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a strong pension scheme.
• A salary range of €4,200 – €6,000 gross per month, with clear opportunities for growth within the scale.
• Full ownership of your own development, with access to a wide range of courses through the Lely Academy.
• Daily access to outstanding sports facilities at the Lely Campus: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, basketball and volleyball courts, table tennis, and table football. You can join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training and challenge your colleagues during an active break.
• Fresh coffee and tea from our own barista (with milk from our own farm) and a healthy, affordable company restaurant.

Work-life balance

• A healthy work-life balance thanks to our hybrid working policy: you work at least three days a week on Campus, with flexible hours and plenty of opportunity to spend additional time onsite (between 06:00 and 20:00).
• A free shuttle bus that takes you to and from the metro station in Maassluis, ensuring your workday starts and ends smoothly.
• • And of course: we love to celebrate! Whether it’s an anniversary or the annual Christmas party. At Lely, we know how to do it. For an impression of our events, take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WA3e0WHbxE

We are also proud that our vision and efforts have been recognized with the Rotterdam Entrepreneurs Award 2025.

Recruitment & Selection Agencies

We appreciate the interest, but we recruit all our candidates directly. All unsolicited profiles submitted for Lely vacancies will be treated as direct applications.

Lely, founded in 1948, directs all its efforts towards creating a sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future in farming. Circling the cow, the company develops premium robotics and data systems that increase animal welfare, flexibility and the production on the dairy farm. For more than 75 years, Lely has been leading in the sale and service of automated milking systems to successive generations of dairy farmers across the globe. Every day, Lely inspires her employees to offer customers innovative solutions and be a reliable partner for long-term advice and support. With her Head office in The Netherlands and a worldwide network of dedicated Lely Center locations for tailor-made sales and support, the Lely Group is active in more than 50 countries and employs more than 2800 people.