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Head of Software Quality Assurance (m/f/d)

Head of Software Quality Assurance (m/f/d)

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‍Careers at aixigo – The most innovative software company in Aachen

‍Join us in designing innovative software solutions with and for our customers. We have been setting the standard in digital investment advisory and wealth management for 20 years – in Germany, Europe and the world. At aixigo, you will find clever minds, a friendly workforce and diverse areas of responsibility.
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Short communication channels and long-term cooperation are essential to us – both among ourselves and in our customer projects. Distinctive spirit, appreciation and communication at eye level define our actions – every voice is heard. Become part of aixigo!

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Aachen, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Remote
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Schedule
full-time
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Employment type
permanent

Short and Crisp

Are you a qualified and motivated software engineer specializing in quality assurance with a strong and innovative background in leadership? Do you have a passion for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products and taking responsibility for robust automated test frameworks? Then join us as Head of Quality Assurance for Software and build your career in a professional, growth-oriented environment!

Your Job — Your Passion

  • As a team lead and mentor, you will lead our quality assurance teams and oversee strategic development in the context of automated test frameworks, tools and scripts to support the software development lifecycle of our customer solutions
  • You work closely with our development teams to understand requirements and risks and translate them into effective and efficient automated test scenarios
  • You have experience in implementing automated tests for REST APIs and web applications that cover both functional and non-functional quality aspects such as performance and stability
  • You drive the continuous improvement of our testing processes by incorporating innovative testing strategies and technologies
  • You contribute to the identification, analysis and prioritization of errors and anomalies and work closely with the development teams to enable timely resolution
  • You apply industry best practices, tools and technologies in the area of test automation to improve the overall testing process

Your Profile — Your Strengths

  • You have a degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field, as well as in-depth experience in software development, ideally in the area of test automation for REST APIs and/or web applications
  • You also have proven leadership experience in a testing environment, with the ability to motivate teams and lead them to peak performance, and are familiar with agile methods (Scrum) and tools such as JIRA, MS Teams and Stack Overflow
  • You are experienced with test automation tools, frameworks, and designing and implementing automated test cases, and have the ability to independently understand complex relationships in software solutions
  • You have excellent communication skills, are fluent (at least B2 level) in both German and English, both verbally and in writing
  • You take a proactive approach to problem solving, always with a focus on continuous learning and improvement in quality assurance
  • Certifications in quality management, experience in working with offshore or nearshore partners, and knowledge in the financial services sector are advantageous

Our Offer to you

  • Great creative freedom and a variety of opportunities for further development in a very trusting and appreciative environment
  • The choice between different work models (office or hybrid) with flexible working hours, a working time account, overtime regulations and modern and ergonomically equipped workstations
  • State-of-the-art collaboration tools for efficient hybrid working
  • A family-friendly and relaxed atmosphere where ideas are created together and quickly implemented thanks to the flat hierarchy
  • Unlimited employment contracts, company pension plan, cafeteria, health campaigns, dogs at the workplace, sufficient and free parking spaces, bicycle leasing, employee PC program, mobile tire service, various events, parcel service, drinks, fresh fruit and vegetables, cookies and much more!
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8 reasons why you should choose Aachen

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Rhenish cheerfulness

A relaxed cheerful spirit, Rhenish hospitality and a passion for sociability – that's the mentality of the "Öcher" people.

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Entertainment in its pure form

Aachen offers a wide variety of events throughout the year: This may include the Wine Festival, the Aachen September Special with many live acts, street food festivals, the "Öcher Bend", carnival, the CHIO, cathedral jumping and, last but not least, the Christmas market – here you can meet old acquaintances and make new friends. The pub culture is also something to be proud of. Nowhere in Germany, except in Berlin, is the density of pubs higher than here.

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Opportunities to relax are just around the corner

Take long walks through the Aachen forest, hike for a whole day or several days through the Eifelsteig or the national park "Hohes Venn", swim in the lakes around Aachen – nature lovers will find what they are looking for.

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Oh, sweet home Aachen

Aachen is famous for its Printen – regardless of whether hard Printen, soft Printen, herb Printen, Printen with chocolate, almonds or tipsy Printen, Printen hearts beat faster in this city.

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Aachen is Europe – The frontier city to three countries, also called “Dreiländereck”

Living, working, studying, shopping, living in three countries. That is our everyday life.
From gastronomic excursions à la Frikandel or Belgian fries, all the way to three languages and five regional cultures: Europe is at home in Aachen.

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Simply Oche...

Strolling through the alleys of the old town, eating ice cream at the Katschhof with a view of the cathedral and the Gothic city hall, enjoying crumble rolls in the numerous bakeries and cafés or the panoramic view over Aachen on the Lousberg, while you let your soul dangle in the hammocks – Aachen offers great variety!

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Pub culture

Aachen is also known for its pub culture. Nowhere in Germany, except for Berlin, is the density of pubs higher than here.

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Young, innovative and attractive

Aachen remained young at heart, innovative and attractive. This is proven amongst other things by the diverse range of leisure activities, the settlement of innovative companies and start-ups due to the proximity to the RWTH, awarded with excellence, and hence last but not least the attractiveness of the "Öcher" companies.

Questions about the application process

You are interested and want to apply, but still have questions about the application process? Here you will find some explanations concerning our recruitment process. Of course you can always contact our recruiter Sarah. She will answer all your questions.

The job is a good fit for me! Then again..., maybe not?
You can find all vacancies currently available in our career portal. No suitable vacancy? Just send us an unsolicited application!
Should I address the employees on a first-name basis or rather in a formal way?
At aixigo, everyone is on a first-name basis. In the application process, we usually remain on a " first name basis" as well. However, we are informal here and we prefer your choice.
Your application documents
To give us a first impression, please send us your application documents in a single PDF file. Ideally, they should include: earliest possible start date, your salary expectation, cover letter, resume, diplomas and references, or a current transcript of records. If your application documents are not complete, send all the documents that are immediately available. Missing documents can be submitted at a later point in time.
Your contact person
Your application should be sent to our recruiter Sarah (Schlimm) – she is responsible for the application process and is your first contact person. If you have any questions, you can contact her at any time.
Application entry
As soon as we have looked through your documents, you will receive a confirmation of receipt. We will check your documents and give you a feedback as soon as possible.
About getting to know each other
Your documents have convinced us! Of course we are curious and would like to learn more about you. We will soon invite you to a first interview, where we can get to know each other better. Here we will find out if and how we fit together. If the initial positive impression from both sides is confirmed, we will invite you to a second interview. Here you will be introduced to other team members and get to know them better.
Hooray, it's a match!
You have convinced us in all aspects – welcome to the aixigo family! We will provide you with a contract offer and send you the signed contract by e-mail. Take your time to read the contract, contact us immediately if you have any questions, and send the signed contract back to us via e-mail. Now we can take care of the equipment of your future workplace. At aixigo, you can start at any time!
No long waiting times
In a maximum of 6 weeks to a new job!
Application process aixigo

Do you have questions?

Our recruiter Sarah will guide you through the entire application process. If you have any questions or concerns, you can simply contact her by phone or email. We look forward to meeting you!

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