Senior Test Automation Architect (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Chisinau

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Appsfactory is Germany's leading digital agency in Germany. Do you want to actively contribute to one of our next successful projects? Then this position is the right one for you!

To build our team in Chișinău, we are looking for a Senior Test Automation Architect (m/f/d).
You will be part of an international team with 45 different nationalities, which creates a diverse and enriching work environment. Through our large developer community, you can expect a steep learning curve, where you can always benefit from the experiences and knowledge of others and bring your own expertise.

We value continuous further education and offer numerous opportunities to further develop your skills and knowledge. Regular feedback discussions help you improve your performance and achieve your career goals.
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Description

Are you a Senior Test Automation Architect? Do you have a proven track record in architecting test automation solutions for complex, large-scale projects? Are you proficient in Kubernetes, data technologies, API testing, and Python/pytest? Do you have a strategic mindset and hands-on experience defining test methodologies, building automation frameworks, and aligning QA strategies with DevOps practice? Then this is your job!

Your Tasks

Collaborate closely with platform architects, Product Line architects, and product owners to ensure alignment on quality standards and requirements
Conduct in-depth analysis of requirements and dependencies for Kubernetes as a service, data services (K8s operators tailored for data technologies), DevOps tools, IAM services, and observability capabilities
Lead the development and maintenance of the test automation framework, ensuring scalability, robustness, and efficiency
Partner with Product Line QA teams to implement optimal test automation strategies across the testing pyramid

Your profile

Extensive commercial experience in test automation for large-scale projects
Profound knowledge of the software development lifecycle, with expertise in agile and scrum methodologies
Good knowledge of Python
Strong familiarity with some hands-on experience with:
- DevOps principles
- GitOps and basics of infrastructure automation,
- CI/CD pipelines
- IaC languages like: HCL, YAML
- Scripting languages: bash / zsh
- Containerization: kubernetes / docker
Demonstrated success in building test automation frameworks from scratch, defining test approaches, and selecting optimal test methods
Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective cross-functional partnerships
English language skills in writing and speaking at least at B2 level

We Offer

Flexible working hours thanks to core working hours from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM (EEST)
Hybrid working model with 2 team days per week in our office
Central office in Chișinău
Comprehensive onboarding program with insights into all departments
High-performing work environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
Multicultural teams that value mutual respect
Transparent communication through regular all-hands meetings, 1on1s, and annual feedback sessions
Professional English courses
Comprehensive private health insurance with extensive benefits

We are pleased to meet you!

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/beliefs, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity.

Please send us the following documents:

Current CV
Motivation letter
Certificates
Indication of the possible start date
Salary expectation

Contact person

Lilly Lehmann

jobs@appsfactory.de

+49 (0) 151 14326617

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