Automation Test Lead

Optimus Search; Düsseldorf; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus Search in Düsseldorf is seeking a seasoned Test Automation Engineer to own test automation strategies for complex enterprise platforms. You will design and maintain automation frameworks, execute automated tests for functional, API and integration layers, and collaborate with developers, DevOps and analysts to raise software quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on automation, strong programming skills (Java/Python) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong programming or scripting experience, ideally with Java or Python.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or similar automation frameworks.
• Good understanding of REST APIs, integration testing and backend systems.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Jira, Xray or comparable test management and defect tracking tools.
• Good understanding of SQL, databases and complex data-driven applications.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Good German and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated testing solutions for complex enterprise applications.
• Take technical ownership of test automation frameworks, standards and best practices.
• Develop and execute automated functional, integration, regression and end-to-end tests.
• Work closely with developers, architects, DevOps engineers and business analysts.
• Integrate automated testing processes into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyse defects, identify root causes and support troubleshooting activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decisions on test architecture.

Skills

Automation scripting

Test design

Agile

German communication

English communication

Tools

Java

Python

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

REST API testing

SQL

Jira

Xray

Job description

Test Automation | Java | API Testing | CI/CD | Software Quality

Are you an experienced Test Automation Engineer looking for an opportunity to take greater technical ownership, influence testing strategies and work on complex, business-critical software platforms?

We're recruiting for a technology-driven organisation based in Düsseldorf that is investing in modernising its software applications, automation frameworks and digital infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys hands-on automation, solving complex problems and improving software quality, with the flexibility of remote working.

• Design, develop and maintain automated testing solutions for complex enterprise applications.
• Take technical ownership of test automation frameworks, standards and best practices.
• Develop and execute automated functional, integration, regression and end-to-end tests.
• Work closely with software developers, architects, DevOps engineers and business analysts.
• Integrate automated testing processes into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyse software defects, identify root causes and support troubleshooting activities.
• Develop and maintain automated API and backend testing solutions.
• Improve test coverage, execution efficiency and the reliability of automated test suites.
• Support the modernisation of existing testing tools and processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decisions surrounding test architecture.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong programming or scripting experience, ideally with Java, Python or a comparable language.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or similar automation frameworks.
• Good understanding of REST APIs, integration testing and backend systems.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Jira, Xray or comparable test management and defect tracking tools.
• Good understanding of SQL, databases and complex data-driven applications.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Knowledge of performance testing, test architecture or security testing would be advantageous.
• Experience with complex enterprise applications or data-intensive platforms would be beneficial.
• Good German and English communication skills.

What's on Offer?

Permanent employment with a growing, technology-focused organisation.

Remote working, with the business based in Düsseldorf.

Opportunity to take ownership of test automation architecture and technical standards.

Work on sophisticated software platforms and modernisation projects.

High level of technical autonomy and opportunities to introduce new testing approaches.

Collaborative engineering environment with experienced software specialists.

Excellent long-term career development and progression into technical leadership.