Senior Test Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Remote possible | Hamburg nice to have

You don't just automate tests – you shape how quality is created.

Do you prefer developing scalable test frameworks rather than just working through existing test cases? Do you identify weaknesses in complex system landscapes, think about quality from the beginning, and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others?

Then you're in the right place at NELTA!

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you will become part of our Team Alpha and take responsibility for modern test automation in challenging customer projects – especially in the banking and financial services sector.

You will not only contribute your technical expertise but also further develop test strategies, set quality standards, and support others in improving.

Sounds like your next step? Then we look forward to getting to know you!

Your Responsibilities

Senior Test Automation Engineer wanted – with an architecture and coaching focus

Do you think about test automation not just operationally, but strategically? Have you already built scalable test frameworks, defined standards, and technically advanced teams? Then become part of Team Alpha at Nelta and actively shape modern test automation in complex system landscapes.

• Engagement as a Test Engineer / Consultant in external customer projects

• Execution of automated and manual software tests at different test levels

• Creation, maintenance, and further development of test cases, test scenarios, and test plans

• Testing of interfaces and integrations in complex system landscapes

• Execution of automated API tests (e.g., REST, GraphQL, HTTP)

• Analysis of error patterns in distributed systems

• Close collaboration with customers, development, test management, and adjacent teams

• Active communication of test results, risks, and recommendations for action to customers

Your Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Senior Test Automation Engineer

• Experience in the banking and financial services industry, ideally from test automation projects in the banking environment

• Demonstrable experience in building and scaling test automation

• Very good knowledge of common automation frameworks

• Experience with API, UI, and integration tests

• CI/CD know-how and integration of automated tests into build pipelines

• ISTQB Certified Tester (at least Advanced Level)

• Further certifications in the field of Test Automation are an advantage

• Structured, analytical working method

• Technical leadership and coaching competence

• Very good German language skills (C1 level or higher)

Nice-to-haves – where you score extra points

• Knowledge of banking processes, e.g., payment transactions, account management, transaction processing, or core banking systems

• Experience with the quality assurance of complex, security-critical, and regulatory IT systems

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements in the financial sector, such as DORA or BAIT

• Experience with test automation in complex system landscapes with numerous interfaces and high demands on data integrity

• Further certifications in the field of Test Automation

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