Senior Test Manager with German

The company seeks a Senior Test Manager with fluent German to oversee end-to-end testing for an e-banking platform in Zürich. The role involves leading test strategy, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance with quality and security standards.

This position supports the development of an e-banking solution for a financial services client. The professional will lead all testing phases, from planning to execution, ensuring that functional and non-functional needs align with strict regulatory and security benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee the testing framework and overall strategy.
• Determine testing levels, approaches, and methodologies.
• Direct internal and external testing teams.
• Guarantee comprehensive coverage for technical, functional, and security aspects.
• Organize and supervise integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Deliver regular updates on quality, progress, and risks to management.
• Partner with development, business, architecture, and security groups.
• Participate actively in agile workflows like Scrum or Kanban.

Requirements

• Over five years managing tests for complex IT systems.
• Deep understanding of QA frameworks, processes, and testing methods.
• Knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with modern software structures including APIs, backend, and frontend.
• Background in quality and risk management.
• Fluent German (B2+) for daily communication and documentation.
• Business-level English for international collaboration and tool usage.

Nice to have

• Prior work in e-banking or highly regulated sectors.
• French or Italian skills to support multilingual testing efforts.

What the company offers

• 25 vacation days annually.
• 2 paid volunteer days for charitable work.
• 3 additional wellness days plus mental health support programs.
• 40-hour workweek with overtime pay.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Autonomous remote work setup.
• Modern, creative office with ergonomic stations.
• Pet-friendly locations in Zurich and St. Gallen.
• Access to Dentsu Academy, on-site training, and language courses.
• Referral bonuses.
• Workation opportunities.
• Regular team gatherings, monthly breakfasts, and social events.

About the company

Dentsu operates across 145 countries with a workforce exceeding 70,000 employees. The organization partners with six global brands to deliver integrated transformation solutions. Merkle, a key part of the group, focuses on digital business transformation by placing people at the center of its approach. The company aims to drive growth, engagement, and loyalty through holistic experiences while delivering meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.

• Focus on digital business transformation with a people-first approach.
• Integrated experience consultancy with a heritage in data science.
• Holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty.
• Global presence spanning 145 countries.
• Commitment to meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.
• Collaboration with six global brands for scaled transformation solutions.