Lead Test Automation Engineer

vor 9 Stunden

Bern, Bern, Schweiz Itech Consult Vollzeit

Role: For our leading client in Bern, we are looking for an experienced Lead Test Automation Engineer. In this role, you will design, implement and maintain robust automated test solutions across web, API and performance layers. You will drive test automation best practices, ensure high software quality, and collaborate closely with developers, DevOps and product teams in a modern CI/CD and cloud-oriented environment.

Main Tasks:

  • Design, develop and maintain automated test suites for web, API and backend services
  • Implement and execute automated tests using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit or Robot Framework
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing and fast feedback
  • Plan, execute and document test activities using test management tools (e.g. TestRail, Xray, Zephyr)
  • Perform API testing with tools such as Postman or REST Assured to validate integrations and microservices
  • Conduct performance and load testing using tools like JMeter, k6 or Gatling, analyse bottlenecks and support tuning
  • Ensure testing practices comply with relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g. ISO, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)
  • Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to improve testability, quality metrics and release processes
  • Analyse test results, identify defects, track issues and support root-cause analysis
  • Contribute to test strategy, test design, test data management and automation frameworks
  • Perform manual and exploratory testing for complex or high-risk features when required
  • Support and optimise testing in containerized (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-based environments (Azure preferred)

Skills / Requirements:

  • 5+ years' professional experience in software testing and test automation (Senior level)
  • Proven hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, TestNG, Ranorex, Tricentis Tosca or Eggplant
  • Strong experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks with tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit or Robot Framework
  • Solid programming/scripting skills in at least one of: Python, Java, Kotlin or JavaScript
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps, including integration of automated tests in pipelines
  • Experience with test management tools such as TestRail or Xray (Zephyr is a plus)
  • Hands-on experience in API testing using tools such as Postman or REST Assured
  • Practical experience in performance and load testing with JMeter, k6 or Gatling
  • Demonstrated experience in applying testing practices that align with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)
  • Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing levels (unit, integration, system, UAT) and testing types (functional and non-functional)
  • Ability to analyse complex systems, define test strategies and improve automation coverage and reliability
  • Very good communication skills, proactive mindset and ability to work in cross-functional Agile/Scrum teams
  • Experience in manual, exploratory and regression testing (nice to have)
  • Nice to have: Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-based testing (Azure preferred)

Languages:

  • English: C1/C2 Level
  • German or French: Minimum B2

Reference No.: 924642KS

Role: Lead Test Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Workload: 100%, /50% Home office within Switzerland

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