Quality Assurance Specialist (f/m/x)

Over the past 25 years, NETCONOMY has grown from a startup into a team of 450+ experts across ten European locations. We believe in the power of agile and cross-functional collaboration, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding digital solutions.

YOUR JOB 

We are looking for a Senior Release & Quality Assurance Specialist to steer and own quality within our project teams. In this role, you will collaborate closely with both the team and the client, taking ownership of quality in projects that do not have dedicated testing roles. You will be responsible for developing and implementing quality strategies based on project and client needs, proactively driving improvements, and mitigating potential quality risks. Your expertise in test automation, release management, and quality management will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality standards throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Your job’s key responsibilities are:

• Defining the quality strategy based on the project vision and quality goals

• Planning and executing the releasing process as well as consulting the client on different releasing strategies

• Driving Test Automation including a fitting strategy and contributing hands-on to API, Load and UI tests

• Collaborating closely with the client on quality and identified defects

• Driving our model for Quality Assurance within the team and project to identify improvement potentials and risks

• Tracking and forecasting of relevant quality metrics, implementing corrective actions to support continuous improvement and steering the quality based on facts

• Contributing to the development of the department by sharing knowhow and collaborating with its department members

YOUR SKILLS

Essential Skills 

• 5+ years of professional experience in IT or software development area

• Fluent communication skills in German (C1) and English (B2/C1)

• In-depth understanding of the differences between quality control, quality assurance, and quality management

• Extensive expertise in implementing and managing quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle

• Profound practical experience in test automation (e.g. using Cypress/Playwright, Gatling/jMeter, restAssured)

• Professional handling of stakeholders

Beneficial Skills

• First hands-on experience with AI in the area of test automation and increasing your efficiency

• Broad working experience with agile development processes (SCRUM, KANBAN, etc.)

• Solid skills in programming

• Relevant certifications in the quality testing field (e.g. ISTQB)

OUR OFFER

While we're one company, each location has unique aspects and benefits. Here's a glimpse of what to expect:

• Flexible Working Models: Early bird or night owl? Thanks to our flexible working models, you start your workday when and where it fits you best. Plus, our hybrid work option lets you choose whether you prefer working more from the office or from home.

• Career Development and Onboarding: Start your journey at NETCONOMY with a structured onboarding and mentoring phase and continue with individual training opportunities. Our People Enablement team will support you in finding the best solution for you!

• Company Summit: Exchange professional and personal experiences at our annual in-house conference! One of the highlights of our company Summit is the vibrant networking environment it cultivates.

• Social Events: Join our colleagues and build new connections at our social events such as pizza evenings, sports activities, Christmas parties, or milestone celebrations.

• Snacks and Wellbeing: Fuel your productivity and taste buds with our monthly meal allowance and discounts at partner restaurants.

• Mobility Support: Choose eco-friendly transportation! As we take our responsibility for the environment seriously, we support your climate-friendly transportation costs.