IT Specialist / IT Manager (m/f/d) as Head of an IT Department | Informatikerin / Informatiker (m/w/d) als Leitung eines IT-Referates

Job Summary

This leadership role involves heading an IT department focused on automated quality assurance within FinanzIT Bayern, a leading IT service provider for the Bavarian State Administration. The successful candidate will manage a team of approximately 15 employees and take organizational and content leadership of the Test Center, specializing in test automation. Key responsibilities include conceptualizing and executing functional and non-functional automated software tests for proprietary software, and continuously developing testing methodologies, potentially incorporating AI. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field, demonstrable leadership skills, and extensive experience leading teams in software quality assurance or development. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills, offering a challenging, future-oriented role with opportunities for flexible work arrangements and potential tenure as a civil servant.