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

]init[ AG

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Dec 15, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role seeks an experienced Senior (Lead) Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation within agile project environments, focusing on complex website projects and specialized applications. The core responsibilities include specifying, planning, implementing, and executing automated tests, as well as integrating and optimizing testing processes within CI/CD pipelines. A key leadership component involves guiding a team of test automation specialists, conducting pair-programming and reviews, and defining sprint scopes. Candidates must possess comprehensive expertise in quality assurance and test automation methodologies, experience with frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright, and proficiency in object-oriented programming (Java/JavaScript). The position is ideal for professionals looking to mentor colleagues, contribute to organizational knowledge management, and continuously improve testing tools and frameworks in a flexible, future-proof environment focused on socially relevant digital solutions.

Required Skills

Education

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

Experience

  • Several years of experience in test automation for 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 in testing microservice architectures
  • Experience in the technical leadership of small teams
  • Experience in load and performance tests

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Security check may be required depending on the position after a potential offer.