AGILE RELEASE TRAIN QA SPECIALIST

Would you like to join an international atmosphere and being involved in projects across Europe and with impact worldwide having the opportunity to consolidate your career? This is your opportunity!We are looking for a 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 we need a Agile Release Train QA Specialist (ART QA Specialist). Retal of the Future is being operated under SAFe methodology and It Is composed by different ARTs.Following the SAFe methodology the EPICS to be Implemented are defined at Porfolio level. These EPICS will be splitted Into one or more FEATURES to be Implemented In the different ARTs.The ART Test Lead/Manager role is the responsible to coordinate the testing of the new features Implementation at ART level and their Integration within the rest of the program scope.Description of role and responsibilitiesDefine testing strategies and stardards in alignment with the Test Management Office, and support the implementation on the ARTs by the Product testers.Continues alignment with the Products testing team to ensure testing strategy Is followed and definition of done Is fulfilled before deploy a functionality to the next environment.Continues alignment with the Product Manager, Product Owners, RTE or scrum master to aling priorities and idenfify possible risks.Define high level test cases for the new features across the different products/ARTs.Indenfify and coordinate testing dependencies for the new features within the different products In the ART or within different ARTs.Close collaboration with other ART Test Leads to ensure the Integration of the features.Coordiante testing activities at ART level and report test results, identify risks, ensure documentation and facilitate the collaboration to fix testing isues.Get testing results sign-off from Product owners and Product Manager.Close collaboration with the Test automation team to Integrate the new features Into the standard End2End testing scenarios and automatize as much as possible.Test data management in alighment 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 experienceBachelor'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 objectivesSuccessful 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 collaborational 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/AccountabilitiesExperience on program-level testing, test management, and test data management In large-scale software developmnt programs.Know-how In event-driven architecture, as well as microservice architecture, esp. In the context of test managementExtensive knowledge in software testing, continuous integration and continuous delivery frameworks, tools, and best practices.Knowledge of industry-standard tools 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.English:Fluent in English, both written and spoken.Knowledge of the German language is a plus. Other PreferencesIn addition to technical expertise, the ideal candidate should possess a set of 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.Communication, organizational and collaborational skills are crucial for the development of the ART QA Lead Role.We offer you the opportunity to grow in an international and dynamic environment, taking part in new projects.Within our benefits as employee, we provide:Competitive salary + variable compensationMobile workFlexible entering hours30 working days of holidaysAnnual Training PlanMercedes-Benz benefits (Renting plans, employee discount)