Senior Test Engineer / Test Automation & DevOps

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ELTAKO GmbH

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In this role, you will design and develop a modern test automation architecture, promote TDD, conduct automated testing, and integrate testing processes into CI/CD pipelines while collaborating closely with various development teams.

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Your role in the team

  • Design, implementation, and strategic development of a modern test automation architecture.
  • Establishing and promoting Test Driven Development (TDD) in close coordination with the software teams.
  • Technical Lead role in test automation and quality assurance.
  • Development and maintenance of automated tests (unit, integration, system, and hardware-in-the-loop tests).
  • Integration of testing processes into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Close, cross-functional collaboration with software development, hardware development, and quality assurance.
  • Support in building and further developing test benches.
  • Definition and further development of test strategies, quality metrics, and review processes.
  • Analysis and structured resolution of complex hardware and software issues.
  • Actively shaping a DevOps culture within the development environment.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Completed degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a comparable qualification.

Qualifications

  • Very good knowledge of the programming languages Python and C++ is desirable.
  • Good knowledge of CI/CD (e.g., GitHub CI), DevOps, and monitoring (e.g., Grafana).
  • Knowledge of measurement and test bench technology is desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to act as a liaison between teams.
  • Structured, analytical, and self-directed approach to work.
  • Bonus points: You’re a smart home enthusiast yourself and enjoy bringing complex systems to life in practical ways.

Experience

  • Several years of experience in software development—ideally with technical leadership responsibilities.
  • Solid hands-on experience with TDD and establishing test-driven development processes.
  • Experience building and scaling test automation frameworks.
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and ideally orchestration.
  • Experience in embedded systems or hardware-related environments is an advantage.
  • Desirable: Experience with Home Assistant, including configuration, device integration, and making minor adjustments (e.g., YAML configurations, simple scripts, or automations).

What we offer

  • A responsible role with attractive compensation.
  • A permanent position.
  • Modern technical equipment.
  • Work on forward-looking products in the growing smart home market.
  • Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes, agile working.
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work possible.
  • 30 days of annual leave, with entitlement increasing based on length of service.
  • A top-notch team and a friendly, family-like work environment.
  • Work for a renowned company whose name stands for sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Benefits

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Job locations

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  • Location Fellbach
    Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About your employer

ELTAKO GmbH, a family-run company based in Fellbach near Stuttgart, specializes in products and systems for switching technology, smart home, and building automation, offering comprehensive solutions in electrical engineering.

Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid
Industry
Electronics, Automatization
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Senior Test Engineer / Test Automation & DevOps

ELTAKO GmbH