Software Engineer in Test | Test Automation Expert | Software Engineer in Test | Experte für Testautomatisierung (m|w|d)

Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Niedersachsen Hauptgeschäftsstelle

Hannover, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Mar 13, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer in Test at KVN in Hannover, you will play a pivotal role in securing the digital infrastructure of Lower Saxony's healthcare system. Your daily responsibilities involve designing and establishing forward-thinking automated test architectures and shaping modern tool landscapes. You will be responsible for integrating innovative testing methods directly into the software lifecycle and optimizing their inclusion within CI/CD pipelines. Beyond technical implementation, you will serve as an internal expert, advising project teams and departments on test automation strategies from initial concept to final specification. This role is particularly attractive for professionals seeking the stability of public service benefits combined with a modern, virtualized IT environment. KVN offers a high degree of flexibility through a flexitime model without core hours and the option for home office, ensuring a genuine work-life balance in a central location near Hannover main station.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in (Business) Computer Science or a comparable IT vocational training; ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation Level) or equivalent qualification is preferred.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in software development
  • Proven experience with common test automation tools
  • Experience in designing and establishing automated test architectures
  • Experience working with Jira and Confluence
  • Experience in consulting project teams and departments on testing topics

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Location: Hannover, Germany. Minimal travel required. Position is suitable for part-time but must be filled as a full-time equivalent. Application deadline: 05.04.2026.