QA Lead (f/m/x)

Job Description:

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.

We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.

Our Issuance team is responsible for structuring trades between multiple trading platforms and ensures funding and liquidity for Deutsche Bank’s clients across the bank. Fixed Income & Currencies brings together a top-ranked institutional sales force, world-class research with trading and structuring expertise across Foreign Exchange, Rates, Credit and Emerging Markets. The Fixed Income & Currencies business enables Deutsche Bank to respond to increasing automation, regulatory expectations and client demand for standardization and transparency in execution across fixed income, currency, and emerging markets.

Our engineers work on a diverse range of solutions using cutting-edge technology every day, including our award-winning platforms like Autobahn, Fabric, Glue, and more.

Our Technology strategy is designed to build new revenue streams and develop innovative ideas which produce a new competitive advantage for the Bank, whilst also fixing our foundations and focusing on the importance of stability and risk management.  FIC Technology understands the client’s needs and has a robust strategy and innovative approach to deliver.

As a QA Automation Engineer, you will be specifically responsible for maintaining a high-quality standard which aligns with Deutsche Bank’s strategy for technological excellence, as part of a global team and lead the QA Issuance team.

Skills

• UI web front end automation tools testing experience

• Hands on Experience in REST API testing tools, Gherkin/Cucumber, CI/CD tools integrations

• Experience with dev platforms such as BitBucket/GitHub, Artifactory

• Nice to have: GCP or other cloud environment

• Strong technical vision and hands on experience in software development and test automation, including BDD and TDD

• Automate test cases and maintain automation framework

• Proven experience of delivering results in matrixed organizations under pressure and tight timescales

• Test issues and risks management

• Prior experience working with Scrum practices and Agile software methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence)

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate

• Hands on Experience in leadership role

Responsibilities

• Develop and extend in-house testing automation tools and test frameworks

• Develop QA Processes and Procedures

• Identify Bugs and Issues, Maintain Documentation

• Coordinate Bug Fixes with Development Teams

• Perform functional, regression, integration, load and stress testing

• Plan and implement full set of test automation activities: create, maintain and execute automated tests

• Maintain test environments

• Working in a global environment with distributed delivery teams developing micro services to meet the functionalities required by the business

• Participate in full development cycle

• Work with BAs and Developers on functional and non-functional requirements

• Collaborate with other teams to build systems and integrate them together

• Collaborate with the FIC-TMI architects and engineering community to help define an architectural roadmap and individual solution designs that fit within that roadmap

• Structure the delivery of program elements into epics and user stories, and facilitate integration between various teams output for production releases, with support from BA, Architects, and Scrum Masters / Product Owners

• Participate with development teams in release management and process improvement

• Organize and lead the QA team, foster a quality-focused culture and improve work efficiency

• Motivate the team members

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.

• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace.

• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.

• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.

• A culture where you can openly speak about mental health.

Physically thriving: We support you in managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones, healthier ways of working and check-ups.

Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being.

• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).

• Hybrid working model with 40% remote work.

• Options for flexible working hours.

• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: We support you in meeting personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.

• Meal vouchers, bonuses for referrals

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.