Role & seniority: Manual Test Engineer (mid‑senior level); part of a multidisciplinary product team and the international Blyce Test Team.

Stack/tools: Manual software testing; ISTQB or TMAP certification (Test Manager certification a plus); Dutch and English communication; hybrid work setup with office and remote options.

Top 3 responsibilities

Validate the quality of large-scale, client-facing software before release.
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary product team and with the international Test Team to raise testing standards.
Communicate findings clearly and drive quality improvements and precision in deliverables.

Must-have skills

5+ years of experience as a manual software tester.
HBO-level education or equivalent.
ISTQB or TMAP certification (Test Manager certification a plus).
Strong Dutch and English communication; detail-oriented; decisive with professional articulation of recommendations.

Nice-to-haves

Test Manager certification.
Experience working in international teams or with public-sector clients.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes.

Location & work type

Offices in Rotterdam, Deventer, Curaçao, Bonaire, or Medellín (Colombia); hybrid work model.
Full-time position (part-time arrangements possible).

Full Description

Your Challenge as Manual Test Engineer At Blyce, we build software solutions that support public sector transformation in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including Curaçao, Bonaire, Aruba, Anguilla, Grenada, and St. Kitts & Nevis. Our work is grounded in purpose—and we take pride in helping governments serve their communities through digital innovation.

As a Manual Test Engineer, you play a key role in validating the quality of our complex, large-scale applications—solutions that power digital transformation for our clients. With a strong eye for detail and a commitment to precision, you ensure that our software meets the highest standards before it reaches users.

Your Team You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary product team focused on delivering value to our clients. Alongside that, you join our international Test Team, a group of 17 passionate professionals based in the Netherlands, Curaçao, Suriname, Colombia, Poland, and Canada. This team fosters continuous learning and shared standards that raise the quality of testing across Blyce.

What We Offer The possibility to work from one of our offices in Rotterdam, Deventer, Curaçao, Bonaire, or Medellín (Colombia); A competitive gross salary ranging from €4,500 to €6,000 per month (based on experience and full-time employment in the Netherlands); 28 vacation days, with the flexibility to buy or sell 8 extra days each year;

33% vacation pay annually;

A gross variable compensation equivalent to an extra month’s salary per year, paid out per month;
A gross fixed expense allowance of €300 per month;
An annual performance-based bonus, tied to company results;
Full coverage of basic health insurance and a solid pension scheme via a.s.r.;
A hybrid work model, offering flexibility between home and office;
A company laptop and the necessary IT resources to support your work;
A full-time position—with part-time arrangements possible to support work-life balance;
Opportunities for personal development, supported by our Talent Development Specialist;
A fun and engaging culture, with team events, dinners, and sports activities;
A warm and inclusive work environment—the Blyce family.

What You Bring HBO-level education or equivalent working/thinking ability; 5+ years of experience as a manual software tester; An ISTQB or TMAP certification (Test Manager certification is a plus); Strong communication skills in Dutch and English; A drive for high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement; A precise, detail-oriented approach to your work; The ability to act decisively and with focus to achieve results; A clear and professional way of communicating ideas and recommendations.

About Blyce For over 40 years, Blyce has worked to digitize public services around the world. In more than 20 countries, we help governments modernize systems for taxation, social security, permits, and licensing. Our work contributes to social impact and better public service delivery. With over 150 professionals across Curaçao, the Netherlands, Colombia, and Bonaire, we are driven by a shared ambition to bring meaningful change through technology.