Test Manager

Jobtailor; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Test Manager to strategically plan, lead, and optimize testing across complex IT programs. You will mentor local and remote teams, shape test strategies, and drive continuous process improvements.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted toolchains, collaboration with stakeholders up to executive levels, and robust defect management in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years in testing leadership, ISTQB CTFL, and strong German/English proficiency, with

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or comparable training
• At least 3–5 years of experience in software testing, including several years in a leadership role as a Test Manager or Test Lead
• Proven leadership experience managing local, nearshore, or offshore teams, including capability development and mentoring
• Strong knowledge of test design, test management, defect management, and quality assurance
• Experience preparing business cases and improving testing processes across an organization
• Experience with Jira, Xray, Zephyr, or Azure DevOps
• Understanding of agile software development, CI/CD, and test automation
• Knowledge of AI and agent systems, with interest in AI-assisted testing toolchain
• ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) certification
• Very good German and English language skills

Aufgaben

• Strategically plan, manage, and take responsibility for testing activities in complex, business-critical IT projects
• Develop test strategies, test concepts, and test plans
• Continuously enhance the testing process beyond individual projects
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and capability development for local, nearshore, and offshore testing teams
• Collaborate with Development, BA, Product Management, Customer Management, and other stakeholders up to executive level
• Monitor schedules, dependencies, risks, and testing progress, and prepare transparent test reports
• Take responsibility for defect management
• Advise clients on optimizing their testing processes and tools
• Build and further develop an AI-assisted testing toolchain using AI and agent systems, including generative test case creation, autonomous test execution, and self-healing automation

Kenntnisse

Test Management

Leadership

Quality Assurance

AI-Assisted Testing

Test Design

CI/CD

Ausbildung

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Higher technical education (ETH, UAS, or equivalent)

Tools

Jira

Xray

Zephyr

Azure DevOps

Jobbeschreibung

• Strategically plan, manage, and take responsibility for testing activities in complex, business-critical IT projects, including preparing business cases for testing initiatives
• Develop test strategies, test concepts, and test plans
• Continuously enhance the testing process beyond individual projects
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and capability development for local, nearshore, and offshore testing teams
• Collaborate with Development, Business Analysis, Product Management, Customer Management, and other stakeholders up to executive level
• Monitor schedules, dependencies, risks, and testing progress, and prepare transparent test reports
• Take responsibility for defect management
• Advise clients on optimizing their testing processes and tools
• Build and further develop an AI-assisted testing toolchain using AI and agent systems, including generative test case creation, autonomous test execution, and self-healing automation

Requirements

• University degree (ETH, university, university of applied sciences, or higher technical college) in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or comparable training
• At least 3–5 years of experience in software testing, including several years in a leadership role as a Test Manager or Test Lead
• Proven leadership experience managing local, nearshore, or offshore teams, including capability development and mentoring
• Strong knowledge of test design, test management, defect management, and quality assurance
• Experience preparing business cases and improving testing processes across an organization
• Experience with Jira, Xray, Zephyr, or Azure DevOps
• Understanding of agile software development, CI/CD, and test automation
• Knowledge of AI and agent systems, along with experience or a strong interest in building an AI-assisted testing toolchain
• ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) certification
• Very good German and English language skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in test management, defect management, and quality assurance while leading local, nearshore, and offshore testing teams. Proficient in developing test strategies and enhancing testing processes, with a strong focus on AI-assisted testing toolchains.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Test Management
• Defect Management
• Quality Assurance
• AI-Assisted Testing Toolchain
• Leadership Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Test Design
• Test Strategy Development
• Test Planning
• Agile Software Development
• CI/CD
• Test Automation
• Business Case Preparation
• Process Improvement

Soft Skills

• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL)

Industry Keywords

• Software Testing
• Defect Management
• Quality Assurance
• AI
• Agent Systems

Tools & Technologies

• Jira
• Xray
• Zephyr
• Azure DevOps