Key Skills

Job Description

TEAM LEAD QA AUTOMATION (M/W/D) About the Role CGM is a leading provider of software solutions for the healthcare sector, operating in 19 countries with more than 9,000 employees. In this dynamic and innovative environment, you will lead the QA Automation team and help shape the future of healthcare technology. As Team Lead QA Automation, you will define the test automation strategy across unit, integration, system, stress, and performance testing. You will work closely with Engineering and Product Management, promote shift-left, automation-first, and risk-based testing approaches, and drive AI-native test automation using tools such as Claude Code and AI agents. Key Responsibilities Provide technical and disciplinary leadership for the QA Automation team. Define and implement the test automation strategy across: *unit testing *Integration testing *System testing *Stress testing *Performance testing Work with Engineering and Product Management to deliver on the team's delivery and quality commitments Establish shift-left, automation-first, and risk-based testing approaches within the development process. Design scalable test frameworks, test harnesses, and CI/CD pipelines. Drive AI-native test automation and use AI agents for test generation, maintenance, and triage. Establish reusable AI skills and workflows for the wider QA team. Mentor QA Engineers and continuously raise the team's technical standards. Contribute expertise to the AIS DE QA community. Required qualicifications Demonstrated leadership experience in test automation with strong technical credibility. Ability to develop and lead a senior QA Automation team both technically and personally. Strong experience with multi-layered test frameworks, CI/CD, load testing, and performance testing. Strong programming skills in at least one language such as C#, Java, Python, or TypeScript. Demonstrated effective use of AI in a QA environment. Experience with AI-based agents, skills, workflows, or similar tools and approaches. Experience designing AI pipelines, test harnesses, and Context Engineering solutions. Fluent German and fluent English, both written and spoken. Strong problem-solving skills, innovation, and proactive working style. Entrepreneurial mindset and alignment with the healthcare purpose and responsibility for patient safety. Preferred Qualifications Excellent university degree, preferably a Master's degree, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Informatics, or a comparable technical field, with very good academic performance. Experience with Claude Code or similar agentic AI tools. Knowledge of the relevant technology stack, including Qt, .NET, MariaDB, and Gematik TI Experience in security testing and penetration testing. Skills & Competencies QA Automation leadership Test automation strategy Multi-layered testing CI/CD Load and performance testing Programming and test framework development AI-assisted and AI-native test automation AI agents, skills, and workflows AI pipelines and Context Engineering Test harness design Technical mentoring and team development Problem-solving Innovation and proactivity Cross-functional collaboration Entrepreneurial mindset Commitment to healthcare and patient safety Education & Experience Education Excellent university degree, preferably Master's degree, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Informatics, or a comparable technical field. Experience Demonstrated leadership experience in test automation. Strong experience with test frameworks, CI/CD, load and performance testing. Strong programming experience in at least one of C#, Java, Python, or TypeScript. Demonstrated use of AI in QA. Experience with AI pipelines, test harnesses, and Context Engineering. Preferred: Experience with Claude Code or similar agentic AI tools. Preferred: Knowledge of Qt, .NET, MariaDB, Gematik TI, and security/penetration testing. Work Arrangement & Schedule Location: Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Work arrangement: Hybrid / Mobile Work Schedule: 2 days per week remote and 3 days per week onsite Employment type: Not explicitly specified in the provided job description Compensation & Benefits Compensation Applicants are asked to provide their salary expectations as part of their application. No specific salary amount is provided in the job description. Benefits Job-bike leasing Subsidized membership at a cooperating fitness studio and/or various training programs Inhouse Academy and external development partners Modern and comfortable workplace areas Ergonomic workplace consultation and workplace customization options Annual Health Day with various health-related offerings Compliance / Additional Information CGM welcomes applications regardless of disability, gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Applicants should apply online with complete application documents, including certificates, salary expectations, and their earliest possible starting date.

Core Responsibilities

The Team Lead will provide technical and disciplinary leadership for the QA Automation team while defining and implementing a comprehensive test automation strategy. They will collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to drive AI-native testing approaches and mentor team members to raise technical standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have demonstrated leadership experience in test automation and strong programming skills in C#, Java, Python, or TypeScript. Proficiency in AI-based agents, multi-layered test frameworks, and fluency in both German and English are required.

Benefits

• Job-bike leasing
• Fitness studio membership
• Training programs
• Inhouse Academy
• Ergonomic workplace consultation
• Annual Health Day