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

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