Senior System Test Engineer (m/f/d)

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Duration: 1 months+ | Start: 12/2026 | Remote: 20%

Beschreibung

IT
Acceptance Testing
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
Test Automation
Automated Testing Framework
Software Quality
Certified Software Tester (CSTE)
E2e Testing
System Integration Testing
System Testing
Test Execution Engine
Testing
System-level Testing
Testing (Hardware)
Description

Java Test Automation | API Testing | CI/CD
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Start Date: 1 December 2026 (latest 4 January 2027)
Duration: Until June 2028
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Model: Minimum 51% on-site presence
Remote Working: Up to 31 days per quarter, subject to operational requirements
Target Gross Annual Salary: €70,000–€82,000
Project Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior System Test Engineer to support the development and pilot operation of a digital educational credentials service.
The project focuses on issuing and validating digital educational credentials, including EUDI Wallet credentials in accordance with the European eIDAS 2.0 regulation.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring software quality through comprehensive test automation, API testing and continuous integration processes.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with the development team to provide early and continuous feedback through test automation.
Design, implement, execute and document automated and manual tests.
Perform component, integration, system and acceptance testing.
Review business and technical requirements for testability.
Derive and document appropriate test cases and test scenarios.
Support third-level error analysis and troubleshooting.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of development and testing processes.
Support the integration of software components into the test environment.
Mandatory Technical Requirements
Java Test Automation
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Java test automation.
Strong practical experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks.
Experience must be clearly demonstrated in the candidate's CV and references.
API Testing
Strong experience in API testing.
Very good knowledge of JUnit, REST Assured or comparable Java-based testing tools.
CI/CD, Build Systems & Git
Solid practical experience with Continuous Integration processes.
Experience working with build systems and Git.
Practical experience must be supported by relevant references.
Language Requirements
German proficiency at C2 level.
Non-native German speakers must provide evidence of C2 proficiency.
Mandatory Reference Requirements
At least two candidate-specific professional references from the last 60 months must be submitted.
References must demonstrate relevant experience in:
Java test automation.
CI/CD and build systems.
Git.
API testing.
Missing references or insufficient evidence of the mandatory technical experience may result in the candidate being excluded from the selection process.
Working Conditions
Location: Hamburg, Germany.
Minimum 51% on-site presence.
Up to 31 mobile-working days per quarter, subject to operational requirements.
40 hours per week.
Project duration until June 2028.
Compensation
Target gross annual salary: €70,000–€82,000, depending on experience and suitability.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should provide:
Updated CV.
At least two relevant professional references from the last 60 months.
Evidence of minimum 5 years of Java test automation experience.
Evidence of CI/CD, build systems and Git experience.
Evidence of API testing expertise.
Confirmation of German C2 proficiency, where applicable.
Gross annual salary expectation.
Earliest availability.
Current location.
Important: Only candidates who meet the mandatory technical requirements and can provide the requested references should be considered.