Senior (Lead) Test Automation Engineer | Senior (Lead) Test Automation Engineer (all genders)

]init[ AG

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Nov 12, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This Senior (Lead) Test Automation Engineer role involves taking ownership of test automation within agile projects, specifically focusing on complex website projects and specialized applications. Day-to-day responsibilities include the specification, planning, implementation, and execution of automated tests, as well as integrating and optimizing these processes within CI/CD pipelines. A key leadership component is guiding a team of automation specialists, conducting code reviews, providing support through pair-programming, and mentoring colleagues to foster cross-departmental knowledge sharing. Candidates must possess a degree in Computer Science or a comparable field and bring several years of experience in test automation, coupled with comprehensive expertise in quality assurance methodologies. Proficiency with object-oriented programming (Java/JavaScript) and experience with frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright, alongside testing Microservice architectures, are essential. This position offers high flexibility, including mobile work options across Germany, 30 days of vacation, and significant investment in professional development through the internal academy.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Several years of experience in test automation of complex website projects or specialized applications
  • Comprehensive methodological and technical expertise in quality assurance and test automation
  • Experience with common test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
  • Experience with testing Microservice architectures
  • Experience in the professional leadership of small teams
  • Experience in Load and Performance Testing

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java or JavaScript is required. A confidential security check may be necessary depending on the position.