Technical Writer/ QA Engineer (20-38 uur per week) in Groningen, Nederland

Job Description

The Ultimate Hybrid Role (or Your Ideal 20-Hour Challenge!)

Why This Role Is Rare, and Fantastic (Our USP)

Most software teams hire a QA Engineer and a Technical Writer separately. But let’s be honest: the best ideas for crystal-clear documentation come when you're turning software inside out to find bugs. And the best test scenarios are architected by someone with an author's eye for structure and language.

At VONQ, we believe these two worlds make each other stronger. As our Technical Writer / QA Engineer, you become our ultimate ‘Quality & Clarity Champion’. You won't just build a rock-solid foundation of software quality, you’ll translate the magic under the hood into intuitive, crystal-clear guides for developers, partners, and clients. It’s a unique double role where your analytical side meets your creative drive, giving you maximum impact across the entire product lifecycle.

Prefer to focus purely on one side of the coin?

If you see yourself purely as a QA Strategist or a seasoned Technical Writer, but you're looking for a part-time role, this position can also be filled by two specialists (each up to 50% / 20 hours per week) working closely together to set the ultimate standard for quality and documentation.

Your Mission

As our Technical Writer / QA Engineer in Groningen, you will take full ownership of software quality and technical documentation across our platform. You will act as the crucial bridge between Engineering, Product Design, and our end-users. By defining testing strategies, driving test automation, and architecting top-tier technical documentation, you will elevate our engineering standards and empower developers, partners, and clients to scale confidently with VONQ’s cutting-edge recruitment technology.

What You Will Do

Build Quality (QA):

• Lead the design, execution, and continuous evolution of comprehensive QA strategies and test plans for our platform.
• Drive our test automation efforts, identifying areas for automated coverage and building robust testing frameworks alongside the engineering team.
• Act as the ultimate gatekeeper for quality, actively hunting down edge cases, spotting usability issues, and driving bug resolutions before they ever impact the user.

Create Clarity (Technical Writing):

• Take complete ownership of our technical documentation architecture, setting the gold standard for API references, integration guides, release notes, and system specs.
• Partner directly with product and engineering leadership to translate complex system architectures and upcoming features into accessible, high-quality content.
• Continuously refine internal knowledge bases and serve as the fiercest advocate for the end-user experience throughout every phase of the product lifecycle.

What We Look For:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in QA engineering, technical writing, or a blended technical role within a fast-paced SaaS or tech environment.
• Autonomy: A high level of independence with a proven ability to drive projects from conception to completion without needing daily oversight.
• Language Skills: Native Dutch speaker with professional fluency in English, confident in articulating complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• QA & API Tooling: Hands-on experience with web application testing, API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI), and bug-tracking platforms.
• Automation & CI/CD: Solid experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium) and a strong understanding of how testing integrates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Doc Platforms & Version Control: Proficiency with documentation platforms, version control systems, and markup languages (e.g., Markdown, Git, Confluence).
• Mindset: A strategic mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo, push back when necessary, and champion best practices across the Product & Engineering team.

Why you can’t miss out on this opportunity

We take good care of our VONQies and that shows in our benefits package: 

• A paycheck that fairly reflects the market and your experience, and of course, monthly pension contributions
• A MacBook for both business and private use!
• A fixed monthly phone expense allowance
• A premium HeadSpace subscription to recharge your batteries after work. 
• Flexible vacation days - that's right, we will not define a specific number, though a fair-usage approach applies to keep all team members happy! ✈️
• 100% reimbursement of your public transport expenses, so you can come to this lovely office worry-free.
• Still prefer to use your own vehicle? We offer a KM reimbursement, and parking is on us!
• A hybrid work model - work in the office and from home. ⏰
• Snacks, sodas, coffee, and everything you need for a “pick me up” break.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and take on exciting challenges in an entrepreneurial environment. No silos, no corporate red tape - share your ideas freely, even directly with the CEO
• A great, fun and young team in a dynamic, fast-growing international tech company — together we are stronger!

Buckle up and get hired! Here’s our interview process:

1. Recruiter Call – A quick, friendly chat to see if we're a mutual match.
2. Meet Your Manager – Dive into what the role actually looks like IRL.
3. Meet the P&E Team – Show us how you approach.
4. Business Case – Walk us through how you like to work.
5. Final Step: Reference Checks – A quick chat with 2 former managers/ clients/ colleagues to hear what it’s like to partner with you.

Interested?

Do you possess this rare combination of QA expertise and technical writing talent? Or are you a dedicated specialist in one of these areas looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity (max. 50%)? You can start by clicking on the 'Apply' button. Questions? Contact HR through [email protected]

Get to know us!

VONQ is the next-generation agentic AI recruitment technology company, helping more than 350 global enterprises and staffing agencies attract, evaluate, and advance talent. With 20+ years of market expertise and deep integrations with 70+ ATS partners, VONQ combines AI-driven job distribution and expert insights to deliver high-quality candidates while elevating employer brands.

Through its EQO platform and specialised AI Agents, VONQ supports recruiters by engaging candidates, assessing them consistently, and providing transparent, comparable shortlists.

Headquartered in Rotterdam, VONQ operates offices in Groningen, Düsseldorf, and London and is a four-time Strategic Leader in the Fosway Group 9-Grid™ for Talent Acquisition.

With over 110 team members across the globe, we’re building the future of hiring together - and we’d love to make it happen with you.