Senior Cloud Test Architect Quality Management (m/f/d)

In quality management, we define quality standards and objectives and support the agile development teams in their implementation with modern methods, tools and consulting services. As a test architect, you will play a leading role in the design and further development of the framework conditions and the solutions and consulting services for quality assurance.

Job description

In quality management, we define quality standards and objectives and support the agile development teams in their implementation with modern methods, tools and consulting services. As a test architect, you will play a leading role in the design and further development of the framework conditions and the solutions and consulting services for quality assurance.

What you can expect from us

  • "Home office" in the sense of mobile, location-independent work within Germany, including the associated technical equipment
  • Flexible working hours including the option of compensatory time off for a good work-life balance
  • Wide range of professional and personal development programmes inside and outside working hours as well as numerous internal communities for networking and mutual learning
  • And much more...

Your tasks include

  • You will take the lead for the quality assurance process in all phases of the DevOps lifecycle in the cloud-native environment, including the methods and tools.
  • You play a key role in shaping the framework conditions and governance requirements and proactively communicate your experience and findings in the quality management and software architecture communities.
  • They regularly exchange information with architects and test engineers on current developments in the field of quality assurance and promote the introduction of modern standards, methods and tools.
  • You advise and empower agile development teams with regard to test architecture and test strategy and jointly derive targeted measures.
  • They drive automation (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code) through methodical support and empowerment of stakeholders.

What you bring with you

  • You have successfully completed a degree in computer science or business informatics and have many years of relevant professional experience.
  • You have several years of experience in the development of web applications in complex environments as well as excellent knowledge in the field of software quality assurance and test automation.
  • You have a strong awareness of quality and have already gained sound experience with the use of agile methods in quality management.
  • You have a keen interest in new trends and developments, have in-depth knowledge of the architecture and development of cloud-native products and take the initiative to expand your knowledge and methods.
  • You are a strong communicator, have experience in coaching colleagues and are well networked.

About the company

DATEV eG is the third-largest provider of business software in Germany (IDC Ranking 2023) and one of the largest European IT service providers. Founded in 1966, the cooperative of the tax consulting profession achieved a turnover of 1.44 billion euros in the 2023 financial year. With its software, cloud solutions and expertise, the Nuremberg-based company provides the basis for digital collaboration between SMEs and the tax advisors who take care of the business management needs of companies. Through this community, DATEV supports a total of 2.8 million companies, self-employed people, local authorities, associations and institutions. With around 8,900 employees, the company guides more than 620,000 customers through the digitalisation of their commercial processes as a partner. Data protection, data security and tax compliance have top priority.

Our benefits

  • Flexible working hours
  • Home office
  • Public transport ticket/subsidy
  • Further training