Test Automation Engineer

You care about contributing to high-quality software and enjoy working with colleagues from different disciplines. You thrive in an environment where learning, experimenting, and improving are part of everyday work. If you recognize yourself in most of the points below, we encourage you to apply:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level of working and thinking.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience as a developer or test (automation) engineer in embedded software, having both created and executed tests.
• Experience working Agile within multidisciplinary Scrum teams.
• Knowledge of behaviour-driven testing and test automation tools (such as Behave and Gherkin).
• Experience with Python and preferably also C++, as well as Bash, Linux, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Openness to feedback, curiosity about new ideas, and motivation to keep learning.
• Comfortable asking questions, expressing concerns, and contributing to a supportive team environment.

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 €4,800 – €6,800 gross per month, with clear opportunities for growth within the scale.
• 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.
• 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 last but not least: we celebrate often! 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 40 countries and employs around 2500 people.