Quality Assurance Manager (m/f/d)

Over the past 20 years, NETCONOMY has grown from a startup to a 500-people team working across 10 European locations. We believe in the power of agile and cross-functional collaboration, bringing together people from various backgrounds to create outstanding digital solutions.

YOUR JOB 

As Quality Assurance Manager, you will holistically drive the quality initiatives in the development team. You will identify and address risks, collaborate closely with the team, and ensure high quality standards throughout the project. Additionally, you will support the client on quality processes and contribute to the development of the QA department, while continuously developing your own skills.

Your job’s key responsibilities are:

• Taking over the ownership of the quality in the project
• Planning, executing, and enhancing the testing strategy, release process, automation tests (UI, API, and performance), and documentation, while embedding them in the scrum team
• Ensuring quality without dedicated testers by enabling your scrum team and developing effective quality processes
• Ensuring compliance with team processes while proactively recommending and implementing improvements
• Consulting our clients on quality processes and continuously evolving the defect management process
• Identifying quality risks and support implementing proactive mitigation strategies throughout the software development lifecycle
• Monitoring of quality metrics and implementing corrective actions to support continuous improvement
• Contributing to the development of the QA department

YOUR SKILLS

Essential Skills 

• 3+ years of professional experience in IT or software development area
• Ability to manage critical situations with professionalism and composure
• In-depth understanding of the differences between quality control, quality assurance, and quality management
• Expertise in implementing and managing quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle
• Practical experience with UI automation and an interest in API and performance tests
• Fluent in English at a professional level

Beneficial Skills

• Basic skills in programming
• Relevant certifications in the quality testing field (e.g. ISTQB Foundation Level)
• Working according to agile development processes (SCRUM, KANBAN, etc.)
• Fluent German skills are preferred

OUR OFFER

While we’re one company, each location has unique aspects and benefits. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect:

• Flexible Working Models: Early bird or night owl? Thanks to our flexible working models you start your work day when and where it fits you best.
• Career Development & Onboarding: Start your journey in NETCONOMY with a structured onboarding and mentoring phase and continue with individual training opportunities. Our Learning & Development team will support you in finding the best solution for you!
• Company Summit: Exchange professional and personal experiences at our annual in-house conference! One of the highlights of our company Summit is the vibrant networking environment it cultivates.
• Social Events: Join your colleagues and build new connections at our social events like pizza & games evenings, hiking, and Christmas party, and celebrate milestones together. It´s on us!
• Snacks and Wellbeing: Fuel your productivity and taste buds with our monthly meal allowance and discounts at partner restaurants.
• Mobility Support: Choose eco friendly transportation! As we take our responsibility for the environment seriously, we support your climate-friendly transportation costs.