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Agile Release Train QA Specialist, Madrid
Location: Madrid, Spain
Job Category:
Other
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Job Reference:
58088596877764198432460
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4
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
Would you like to join an international atmosphere and be involved in projects across Europe with a worldwide impact, consolidating your career? This is your opportunity!
We are looking for an Agile Release Train QA Specialist to join our team within the New IT HUB Sales - Retail of the Future, supporting the strategic Mercedes Benz Program.
The Retail of the Future is operated under SAFe methodology and is composed of different Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
Following the SAFe methodology, the EPICS to be implemented are defined at the Portfolio level. These EPICS will be split into one or more FEATURES to be implemented in the different ARTs.
The ART Test Lead/Manager role is responsible for coordinating the testing of new feature implementations at the ART level and their integration within the rest of the program scope.
Description of role and responsibilities:
* Define testing strategies and standards in alignment with the Test Management Office and support implementation on the ARTs by the Product testers.
* Continue alignment with the Product testing team to ensure the testing strategy is followed and the definition of done is fulfilled before deploying functionality to the next environment.
* Continue alignment with the Product Manager, Product Owners, RTE, or Scrum Master to align priorities and identify possible risks.
* Define high-level test cases for new features across the different products/ARTs.
* Identify and coordinate testing dependencies for new features within different products in the ART or across different ARTs.
* Collaborate closely with other ART Test Leads to ensure integration of the features.
* Coordinate testing activities at ART level, report test results, identify risks, ensure documentation, and facilitate collaboration to fix testing issues.
* Obtain testing results sign-off from Product Owners and Product Manager.
* Collaborate closely with the Test Automation team to integrate new features into standard End2End testing scenarios and automate as much as possible.
* Manage test data in alignment with the Product Owners to facilitate test execution.
* Embrace Agile program management practices to align testing efforts with program goals and drive continuous improvement, emphasizing data-driven integration and data consistency within the program's environment.
Education degree & technical experience:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a STEM-related field.
* 5 years of proven experience in test planning, execution, ensuring alignment with program requirements under agile methodologies.
* Knowledge of program-level testing practices and Agile program management to align testing efforts with program objectives.
* Successful collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product Owners, developers, architects, and program management, to ensure test coverage and reliability.
* Diverse experiences with the software testing life cycle following a globally recognized testing methodology, including user acceptance tests, system tests, and system integration tests.
Communication, organizational, and collaboration skills are crucial for the development of the ART QA Lead Role.
* Relevant certifications, such as ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) or AWS Certified Developer, are advantageous.
Technical knowledge/Accountabilities:
* Experience in program-level testing, test management, and test data management in large-scale software development programs.
* Know-how in event-driven architecture, as well as microservice architecture, especially in the context of test management.
* Extensive knowledge in software testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery frameworks, tools, and best practices.
* Knowledge of industry-standard tools for test management, as well as proficiency in software agile testing methodologies, SAFe, or Scrum.
* Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders, including customers and suppliers, to understand and address their needs and expectations.
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of the German language is a plus.
Other Preferences:
In addition to technical expertise, the ideal candidate should possess vital soft skills for the role, including agility to swiftly adapt to evolving situations, a strong sense of empowerment, fostering trust and inspiration, a co-creative mindset that thrives on collaborative innovation, a relentless drive to excel and achieve success, unwavering customer orientation aimed at continually delighting our clients, a deep-rooted sense of purpose, a pioneering spirit that embraces innovation, and a commitment to continuous learning to stay at the forefront of industry advancements. All these skills are included as People Principles in the Mercedes-Benz career path for our continuous development.
We offer you the opportunity to grow in an international and dynamic environment, taking part in new projects. Within our benefits as an employee, we provide:
* Competitive salary + variable compensation
* Mobile work
* Flexible entering hours
* 30 working days of holidays
* Annual Training Plan
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