Test Automation Architect (m/f/d) - Allianz - Barcelona

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About the Job

As a Test Automation Architect, you will play a crucial role in our Agile Transformation, providing exceptional services to our customers and enhancing our system landscape. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and enabling our internal test automation platform, focusing on both functional and non-functional domains, including load and performance testing. Your expertise will empower our agile delivery teams to produce efficient, high-quality test automation scripts across various testing domains. Additionally, you will support, coach, and train test engineers in the effective use of test automation tools and processes in their daily work

What you do

Integral member of the Testing Tools team responsible for developing and enabling diverse testing solutions, focusing on enhancing the open-source-based test application framework using Java and tools like Selenium, Rest Assured, JUnit5, JMeter, Gatling, Grafana, and Dynatrace.
Conduct analyses of current test automation maturity levels across product and services teams, defining and standardizing test automation processes, tools, and frameworks to improve and harmonize the platform.
Provide hands-on support for successful implementation and integration of test automation solutions, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and DevOps.
Stay updated with industry trends in functional, load, and performance test automation, evaluating and adopting new technologies to enhance testing capabilities, including AI-based solutions for efficiency and accuracy.
Train and coach test automation engineers on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and developing comprehensive documentation and guidelines for consistency.
Expertise in agile testing methodologies and integrating test frameworks into existing software development landscapes, with proficiency in Java, JavaScript, SQL, and test automation tools such as Selenium, Rest Assured, JUnit5, Cucumber, Playwright, JMeter, and Gatling.
Strong understanding of container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, proficiency in using Jira and ScriptRunner, and knowledge of observability tools and practices, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate effectively and resolve performance bottlenecks.

What you bring

5+ years of experience in practicing relevant skills, with deep knowledge of non-functional test automation tools and frameworks like JMeter and Gatling, and experience in planning, designing, and implementing test activities, defect analysis, and management, UI and API testing.
Passion for agile, lean, and DevOps mindset, with practical experience in agile methodologies such as SAFE and XP.
Experience integrating testing frameworks and pipelines into existing software processes landscapes, including CI/CD, JIRA, Elk Stack, Dynatrace, and Grafana.
Strong understanding of Java/OOP concepts, with at least 3 years of experience in developing Java applications using Selenium or other Java-based test frameworks.
Good understanding of relational data models and SQL, with optional experience in database administration, ideally with PostgreSQL.
Knowledge and experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, and basic understanding of business processes in the insurance industry.
Effective communicator and ambassador for the established testing toolstack, demonstrating open-mindedness, motivation, self-dependence, responsibility, and strong communication skills.
Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use.

What we offer

We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

You. IT.

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.

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