Quality Assurance Manager

Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Work Mode: FARSITE(REMOTE)

Language: English

Job Description:

Following tasks will be performed by external service provider:

2.1. Accessibility testing:

• Perform accessibility evaluations of interactive charts, interactive data visualisation tools, filters,
• components, and navigation elements in accordance with WCAG 2.1 AA and Commission
• guidelines.
• Use accessibility testing tools (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, screen readers such as NVDA) to detect
• accessibility barriers.
• Document findings and collaborate remotely with the business analyst and developers to implement
• improvements.
• Contribute to accessibility checklists and internal best-practice guidelines.

2.2. Manual testing of interactive charts, interactive data visualisation tools and Data

Browser

• Prepare and execute test plans covering interactions such as filtering, range selection, tooltip/hover
• behaviours, and legend interactions.
• Verify consistency between visual outputs and underlying datasets.
• Test edge cases (empty selections, invalid values, extreme data ranges).
• Check integration between charts, navigation elements, and tables inside the Data Browser.
• Report defects, follow up on fixes, and perform retesting.
• Test if the components used in interactive data visualisations work bug-free and do not cause any regressions

2.3. Automated testing:

• Support the design and implementation of automated test routines (Playwright).
• Develop simple automated checks for critical paths, DOM structure, and accessibility assertions.
• Maintain automated test scripts in collaboration with the developers.

2.4. Documentation and reporting:

• Produce structured test reports, accessibility evaluation summaries, and test-case documentation.
• Maintain clear and versioned documentation in Confluence, ensuring traceability of all testing
• activities.
• Record defects with strong reproducibility steps, screenshots, and expected/observed behaviour in Jira.

2.5. Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with the accessibility expert to prepare, review, and maintain accessibility-
• focused test plans, ensuring that WCAG requirements and Eurostat guidelines are accurately reflected in all testing activities.
• Work remotely with developers, UX/UI designers, and the business analyst.
• Participate in user-acceptance testing sessions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:
• Knowledge of digital accessibility principles and WCAG 2.1 AA.
• Experience with accessibility assessment tools and screen-reader basics (NVDA).
• Understanding of software testing fundamentals.
• Ability to work with structured datasets (CSV, Excel, JSON).
• Experience with at least one automated testing framework (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium).
• Good knowledge of HTML 5, CSS; basic scripting skills (JavaScript or Python).
• Understanding of Git version control.
• Familiarity with interactive chart libraries (Highcharts).
• Experience with Atlassian tools, in particular Confluence for documentation and Jira for issue tracking
• and test planning.
• Familiarity with browser developer tools.
• Comfortable working fully remotely with digital collaboration tools.
• Very good command of English (C2).
• Strong attention to detail and methodical work habits.
• Excellent ability to work autonomously, efficiently, and fast
• Good communication and teamwork skills across distributed teams
• Ability to apply high quality standards and follow a style guide
• Clear and concise documentation abilities.
• Analytical mindset and curiosity to investigate unexpected behaviours.
• Previous knowledge of Webtools is an advantage
• Previous knowledge in generating charts and visualisation is an advantage

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

Following specific expertise is mandatory for the performance of tasks:

• At least 4 years analysing, prioritizing, and detailing business concepts under the shape of technical
• analysis.
• At least 4 years in writing clear and structured business requirements.

CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS:

• Any certification relevant for the tasks, knowledge and experience mentioned above in the
• technical annex can be an advantage.