ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:Proven experience in planning, executing, and managing comprehensive test lifecycles, including Test Automation.Strong understanding of process frameworks and standards.Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with business counterparts, development teams, and operational teams.Proficiency in IT tools such as Palantir Foundry, JIRA (x-ray), Confluence, and Agile methodologies.Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools like MS Power BI, Quicksight, Tableau, and similar platforms.Solid grasp of technology integration, software architecture, and system specifications.Good knowledge of system and data engineering concepts.Ability to handle additional responsibilities within the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:Experience with Integration Testing Frameworks (e.g., REST-assured, Protractor, Selenium, Tricentis Tosca).Knowledge of BMW-specific test frameworks is a plus.Skills in Defect Management (identification, logging, assignment, resolution, verification, closure).Experience in Non-Functional Testing (performance, stability, usability).Familiarity with Github and Github Actions.Knowledge of AWS.Experience with CI/CD and version control.Expertise in Requirements Analysis and Management.Ability to assist in risk identification and management.Effective communication skills, with the ability to influence and articulate ideas clearly.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:Relevant IT or Engineering Degree.Minimum of 3 years experience in Software Development.Minimum of 3 years experience in Business Analysis.Minimum of 3 years experience in Testing.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Work collaboratively with teams for system analysis, design, development, and testing within an agile/DevOps framework.Document and understand system specifications, including programming languages and frameworks.Provide professional recommendations to the product owner and sub-product owners.Develop and implement a comprehensive test management strategy, including both manual and automated testing.Integrate automated and manual tests into a coordinated release management process, considering various environments and stages (e.g., Foundry, AWS, Code Repo).Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to support testing activities.Establish and manage test automation capabilities, including defining and maintaining automation concepts and processes.Perform analysis of test processes, select appropriate test cases for automation, and ensure ongoing documentation and updates.Migrate manual test cases to automated formats and manage automated test case updates.Define test data requirements for DevOps data extractors and provide training in test automation.Participate in test planning and support other team members with automated test cases.Oversee the day-to-day management of the testing team and their activities.Lead testing progress meetings, manage defect resolution, and address any issues impacting testing phases.Act as a QA lead for testing activities and escalate issues as needed.Undertake any additional responsibilities outlined in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.Manage business processes and assist with POCs and business value calculations from a BA perspective.Prioritize requirements and develop conceptual prototypes and mock-ups.WHAT WE OFFER:Access to a cutting-edge global IT system landscape and processes.Flexible working hours totaling 1960 hours within a 12-month period.Excellent work-life balance.Flexibility in remote and on-site work locations.Affordable BMW Group vehicle promotions (with buying or leasing options available, terms and conditions apply).A dynamic, motivating, and fast-paced working environment.Collaborative global team interactions.Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology.
