Pauwels Consulting

About the Company

Pauwels Consulting is a Belgian consultancy firm with more than 1500 experts in engineering, life sciences and IT. We staff, manage and execute projects for leading organizations in Belgium, France, The Netherlands and beyond.

Experts in Engineering, Life Sciences and IT

Our Engineering team helps organizations in the (petro)chemical, civil engineering, industrial production, energy and transport businesses with the design, supervision, support and execution of long-term projects. We are particularly active in the fields of automation, mechanical and civil engineering, instrumentation, piping, electrics and electromechanics.

Our Life Sciences team supports a wide range of organizations and suppliers in the cosmetics, biotechnology, biopharma and pharmaceutical production industries. Our consultants validate systems, processes, lab equipment and end-to-end temperature-controlled supply chains of pharmaceutical products.

Our IT team assists organizations in the banking, insurance, logistics, public and retail sectors with the development and support of software applications, systems engineering and datawarehouse and business development applications.

How can we help you?

Is your organization in need of experts? Please contact us at contact@pauwelsconsulting.com or +32 9 324 70 80. We can provide you with experienced talent at very short notice.

Are you an expert and do you want a challenging project? Please contact us at jobs@pauwelsconsulting.com or +32 9 324 70 80. We look forward to meeting you!

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Pauwels Consulting

Job Title

Senior Test Coordinator

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Test Coordinator **Role Summary** Coordinate and lead System Acceptance Testing (SAT) across multiple projects in a complex, cross‑stakeholder environment, ensuring adherence to testing standards, effective defect management, and continuous improvement of test processes. **Expectations** - Mentor and align SAT teams on quality objectives. - Maintain stakeholder communication, reporting progress and blockers to the Test Manager. - Drive maturity of testing practices within the organization. **Key Responsibilities** - Plan, schedule, and coordinate SAT activities across releases. - Validate FAT test cases and approve them for SAT execution. - Manage defects and tickets in ALM QC and Topdesk, prioritizing and tracking resolution. - Facilitate test‑related meetings, daily stand‑ups, and vendor interactions. - Coach SAT testing teams on standards, best practices, and quality focus. - Coordinate with vendors on defect analysis, bug fix verification, and corrective actions. - Contribute to test strategy development and process optimization. **Required Skills** - ISTQB Foundation and Advanced Test Manager (Agile Extension). - 7+ years of software testing, 5+ years as Test Coordinator. - Strong command of formal test methods, test strategy and scenario creation. - Experience managing test teams in Agile/Scrum and hybrid environments. - Proficient in ALM QC (test cycles, requirements, reporting) and Topdesk. - Hands‑on with XML, SQL, SOAP UI for interface validation. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coaching abilities. - Fluency in Dutch or French (C1) with basic knowledge of the other language. **Required Education & Certifications** - ISTQB Foundation Certificate. - ISTQB Advanced Test Manager (or equivalent). - ISTQB Agile Extension (required). ---

Brussels, Belgium

On site

Senior

30-10-2025

Company Name

Pauwels Consulting

Job Title

DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: DevOps Engineer Role Summary: Engineer and maintain end‑to‑end CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure and application delivery, and ensure high availability across hybrid on‑premises and container environments for a public sector client. Expectations: Deliver secure, compliant, and reliable software deployments by bridging development, QA, and operations teams; continuously improve automation and tooling; manage and troubleshoot mixed Linux/KVM and containerized workloads; adhere to NIS2 security standards. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git Actions, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. - Automate repetitive tasks and provisioning for on‑premises Linux/KVM infrastructure. - Monitor and tune containerized environments (Docker & Kubernetes). - Apply security and compliance controls aligned with NIS2. - Troubleshoot deployment, performance, and infrastructure issues. - Evaluate, integrate, and upgrade DevOps tools to enhance efficiency. - Collaborate with developers, QA, and operations to optimize delivery workflows. Required Skills: - 2–5 years Linux system administration (RHEL or similar). - CI/CD automation expertise. - Scripting: Python, Bash, SQL. - Docker & Kubernetes proficiency. - Ansible, Terraform, Git Actions experience. - Database knowledge (Oracle or Postgres). - Working multilingual ability: French & Dutch (English proficiency). - Strong problem‑solving and communication skills. Nice to have: JBoss, HashiCorp Vault, Grafana, Argo CD, Azure Cloud or OCI exposure, NIS2 framework understanding. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. - Relevant certifications in Linux administration, CI/CD, or cloud (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, Docker Certified Associate, Kubernetes Administrator) preferred.

Saint-josse-ten-noode, Belgium

On site

31-10-2025

Company Name

Pauwels Consulting

Job Title

Frontend Developer (React / Next.js) – AI Innovation Project

Job Description

**Job title**: Frontend Developer (React / Next.js) – AI Innovation Project **Role Summary**: Build and prototype interactive, conversational web interfaces for AI-driven news delivery. Convert design concepts into clean, reusable React/Next.js components, ensuring performance, accessibility, and usability while balancing experimentation with production readiness. **Expectations**: * Deliver functional prototypes and production-ready code within a multidisciplinary team. * Translate UX designs into maintainable code and iterate quickly. * Meet usability, performance, and accessibility standards. * Communicate progress and constraints in Agile ceremonies. **Key Responsibilities**: * Develop prototypes and final web applications using React and Next.js. * Implement reusable component libraries (e.g., Material UI, HeroUI). * Collaborate with designers, researchers, and AI specialists on interactive features. * Apply solid component architecture and best‑practice design patterns. * Ensure code quality, performance, and accessibility compliance. * Judge when a solution is “good enough to test” versus “ready for launch.” **Required Skills**: * 3+ years of React experience (hooks, state management, reusable components). * Experience or rapid learning capability with Next.js. * Familiarity with component libraries such as Material UI or HeroUI. * Strong UX and interaction sense – care deeply about feel as well as function. * Practical knowledge of building interactive web applications. * Understanding of Agile development practices. * Fluent in Dutch (CEFR C2). **Nice-to-Have Skills** * Experience with AI‑driven or data‑intensive interfaces. * Rapid prototyping and multidisciplinary collaboration experience. * Ability to mentor junior developers or lead a small development team. **Required Education & Certifications**: * Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Brussels, Belgium

On site

04-11-2025

Company Name

Pauwels Consulting

Job Title

Senior Java Developer – Migration (Java, ExtJS, GWT))

Job Description

**Job title** Senior Java Developer – Migration (Java, ExtJS, GWT) **Role Summary** Lead the modernization of legacy Visual Basic geotechnical applications into scalable Java/J2EE web solutions. Work within an agile team to design, develop, and migrate code, ensuring performance, maintainability, and architectural consistency across multiple linked Java applications. **Expectations** - Minimum 5 years of professional Java/J2EE development. - Fluent proficiency in Dutch (C2 level). - Strong grasp of OOAD, UML, and modern web frameworks (ExtJS, GWT). - Experience with Java application servers (e.g., Tomcat 8.5). - Proficiency in version control (SVN or Git) and issue tracking (Jira). - Skilled in unit/integration testing, code profiling, and continuous improvement within Agile/Scrum environments. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop, maintain, and migrate legacy VB applications to Java/J2EE web-based solutions. - Collaborate with analysts and developers to design and implement high‑quality, maintainable code. - Manage bug fixes, feature updates, and technical improvements across multiple linked Java applications (reporting, planning, dossier management). - Ensure architectural consistency and alignment with shared IT principles and standards. - Participate in Agile (Scrum) planning, development, and testing activities. - Produce clear technical documentation to support application deployment and maintenance. - Mentor junior developers and disseminate best practices within the team. **Required Skills** - Java/J2EE development (5+ years). - Web frameworks: ExtJS and Google Web Toolkit (GWT). - Object‑oriented analysis & design (OOAD) and UML modeling. - Java application servers (Tomcat 8.5 or equivalent). - Version control systems (SVN, Git). - Issue tracking (Jira). - Unit/integration testing tools and code profiling utilities. - Agile/Scrum development methodology. - Dutch language proficiency – C2. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). - No specific certifications required.

Ghent, Belgium

On site

Senior

04-11-2025