Become Test Automation Engineer (m/f/d) at Retarus.
Retarus is a worldwide provider of cloud-based messaging solutions at enterprise scale. We serve over 40% of the companies listed on the S&P Global 100, e.g. Adidas, Bayer, SAP, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, T-Systems, Swarovski & UPS, as well as governmental agencies and major players in markets across the world. Privately owned and founder-managed for over thirty years, Retarus is customer-oriented, stable, a fair employer, and a strategic business partner with a long-term vision. With some 500 employees in 19 offices on four continents, Retarus operates locally and thinks globally: our teams are organized across borders and are highly integrated. This makes Retarus a multicultural, multilingual, and engaging workplace. We are committed to creating a diverse and dynamic environment for our employees, with generous compensation, time off, and a global, collaborative workplace.
What we offer
- Mobile working and flexible working time
- Collaborative, diverse company culture and superior team spirit
- Flat hierarchies and great feedback culture
- Development opportunities & career perspective
- International business & cross-site collaboration
- Modern, dog-friendly offices with nice amenities
- Company-paid health insurance, public transportation, lunch vouchers and further benefits
What you'll do
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You will collaborate closely within an interdisciplinary, product-focused team, working alongside developers and operations specialists.
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You will be responsible for ensuring and continuously improving product quality, achieved through a combination of automated and manual quality control practices in close cooperation with your team.
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In this role, you will actively advance test automation, both in terms of quality and coverage.
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You will drive the continuous improvement of our test processes, tools, and overall test automation strategy.
What you'll need
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You have a university degree in Computer Engineering/Science or equivalent education, career changers with passion for IT are also welcome.
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You have 5+ years of professional experience in a comparable position.
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You are driven to identify and analyze defects in development, design, and logic.
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You have sound experience in automated as well as manual testing of backend applications considering functional as well as non-functional requirements.
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You have a strong commitment to automated testing.
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You are comfortable reading and analyzing source code and log files, as well as conducting in-depth technical research.
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You have strong practical experience with at least three of the following areas:
API-Testing using Frameworks like ReadyAPI, Karate or PyCharm
basic software development in Python and/or Java
understanding and usage of database management systems (e.g. mySQL, Postgres) and queuing systems (e.g. Kafka)
CI/CD integration using Jenkins in combination with Docker and Git
JMeter for Performance and Load testing
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You thrive in collaborative environments and are confident in articulating your perspectives and insights.
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You demonstrate intrinsic motivation and a strong commitment to advancing both your product, your team, and your own professional growth.
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You are used to communicate in English on a professional level. German is a plus.
What you can expect
At Retarus, you will work on impactful and dynamic projects, with real opportunities to make a difference. Our customers are leaders across diverse industries, with constantly evolving needs and high expectations. You’ll be working with cutting-edge technology and great creative leeway to meet customers’ needs – and the projects you work on will be deployed globally. Working at Retarus, you will collaborate closely with convivial, culturally diverse teammates. You will grow professionally in a dynamic and exciting workplace and design impactful solutions in real time with top companies.
Very important
Come as you are. Retarus is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
Apply via our online application portal – it’s easy and doesn’t take long. Our colleague Alissa Selman is happy to field any questions you may have: [email protected]
We’re looking forward to getting to know you!
