Tester Automation Engineer

Introduction & Summary: We are seeking 2–3 dedicated testers to join our team for test automation focused on the ‘S-KIPilot’ project. The successful candidates will collaborate closely with business analysts, product owners, and developers, employing agile methodologies alongside a waterfall model approach to transition towards automated testing solutions. Main Responsibilities: • Support testing applications developed within the ‘S-KIPilot’ project. • Engage in test planning and preparation by analyzing requirement documents and creating test strategies. • Execute various tests, including manual tests and automated test scripts. • Document bugs precisely and provide tracking until resolution. • Conduct non-functional testing for performance, security, and usability. • Create and maintain automated test scripts to enhance regression testing efficiency. • Report on testing outcomes to inform stakeholders about software quality. Key Requirements: • 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in a banking environment. • Experience with Banking/Sparkasse • Proven ability to create comprehensive business cases, beyond typical user stories. • Experience with agile methodologies, specifically Scrum and Kanban. • Fluent German (C1+) is mandatory. Nice to Have: • Basic understanding of AI use cases in banking. • Knowledge of SOC2 / ISO 27001 compliance. • Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools. Other Details: • Contract Type: Freelance / Contracting. • Duration: Minimum until 31.12.2026.