Test Manager 80-100% (m/w/d)

Ensure quality and drive innovation. Is testing more than just a project step for you? It is for us too. In interdisciplinary, agile teams, we develop high-quality software solutions for our customers from the social insurance industry. As a Test Manager (m/w/d), you will take on a central role in the development process and ensure that quality is lived. To strengthen our dedicated team, we are looking for you as a solution-oriented and structured personality.

What you move
Your most important tasks and responsibilities are:
Responsibility for the test management of a product in agile software development projects (Scrum/SAFe)
Development, planning, and control of test strategies, test concepts, and test plans
Coordination and occasional execution of technical tests (e.g., integration, interface, or system tests)
Functional leadership and control of test teams
Ensuring test coverage, quality, and adherence to deadlines
Close cooperation with Product Management, Development Teams, and stakeholders
Deputizing for Product Management, e.g., in the preparation of functional requirements and specifications
Responsibility for test processes, defect management, and reporting
Continuous optimization of test methods and processes
Active participation in the creation of synthetic test data as well as in the construction and further development of test automation
Support during acceptance testing (UAT), releases, and go-lives

Why you will succeed
For this exciting role, we are looking for dedicated and customer-oriented personalities with the following desired profile:
Completed training or studies (HF / FH / Uni) in business informatics or comparable training
Experience in test management in an agile IT environment is an advantage
Sound knowledge of agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, ideally SAFe)
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Xray)
Ideally technical knowledge in interfaces, SQL, and Java-Scripting
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Structured, independent, and solution-oriented way of working
Assertiveness as well as very good communication skills
ISTQB certification is an advantage
Very good German skills, good English skills, any further national language is an advantage

We offer
A unique chance to work in a versatile environment, to take on responsibility and to participate in interesting IT projects
High degree of creative freedom and modern tools
Flexible working conditions and home office possible
Modern office premises in a central location near the train station
Business smartphone with subscription, Halbtax subscription, as well as an attractive continuing education offer
At least 25 vacation days and the possibility of workation

Become part of our team
Are you ready for a new challenge with a place of work near the main station of St. Gallen and home office possibility? We look forward to your application documents.