Senior Test Manager | Senior Testmanager (all genders)

]init[ AG

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Feb 26, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior Test Manager at ]init[, you will take full responsibility for the planning, coordination, and quality assurance of software testing within agile projects. Your day-to-day role involves developing project-specific test strategies, selecting appropriate methodologies and tools, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage through risk analysis. You will act as a bridge between development teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders to deliver stable, user-friendly digital solutions with high social relevance. The position is highly collaborative, requiring you to orchestrate complex system, integration, and regression tests while continuously optimizing automation strategies. What makes this role unique is the high degree of flexibility; ]init[ offers a 'work from anywhere in Germany' policy, 30 days of vacation, and 'workation' options within the EU. You will be part of a large, interdisciplinary team of 1,400 professionals dedicated to shaping the digital society of tomorrow through structured quality management and continuous knowledge sharing.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification; ISTQB® Foundation Level certification required (Advanced Level preferred).

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in software testing, preferably in a management capacity
  • Extensive experience in planning, coordinating, and monitoring test activities in agile environments
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing project-specific test strategies and concepts
  • Experience managing software development processes and steering the strategic use of test automation
  • Experience using test management and bug tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Xray

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Flexible location (remote within Germany) or office-based at one of seven locations; full-time or part-time options available; potential security clearance check required depending on specific project assignments.