IT System Architect (m/f/d) / Quality Assurance & Test

Stellenbeschreibung:

Erfurt, Germany

User Support

Continuous support of business departments in resolving technical and operational issues
Design, governance, and ongoing management of user and resource administration

Installation and validation of IT components, in particular the definition and implementation of the test automation strategy, selection of appropriate tools, and establishment of automated regression tests and recurring integration tests
Organization and governance of change management for software implementations, upgrades, updates, and system extensions, with particular focus on the development and execution of the overarching program test plan, including clear definition of scope, timelines, entry/exit criteria, roles, and KPIs
Creation and maintenance of global documentation, standards, and procedures
End-to-end responsibility for test execution and defect management

Project leadership and strategic test planning for complex local and global initiatives
Coordination of national and international partners in the development of IT concepts, in particular the orchestration of a cross‑functional testing organization comprising internal teams and external partners
Development of components of the IT strategy, specifically the definition and governance of the test strategy for the Next Level Program, encompassing all test levels as well as quality assurance governance, acceptance criteria, and formal approval processes
Design of enterprise communication and reporting structures, in particular the establishment of transparent quality assurance and stakeholder communication through the definition of relevant KPIs, execution of quality gates with go/no-go recommendations, and regular reporting to steering committees and business stakeholders
Execution of option and variant analyses and derivation of decision recommendations, including the solicitation and evaluation of complex proposals, particularly in relation to the test automation strategy
Management and governance of complex application systems

Completed university degree with advanced specialized qualifications (e.g. Master’s degree, PhD, Diploma) combined with extensive professional experience in Business Informatics, Computer Science or a related field
Project management experience, Interest in IT transformations, and ERP systems
Structured, reliable, and self‑driven working style
Very good German skills and good command of English, both written and spoken
Strong team spirit, excellent communication skills, and quick comprehension

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Contact person: Marion Heidolf