Project specification
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Description
Setting up and improving a test automation suite for the core applications of a large insurance company to increase release speed and quality.
- Typical tasks:
- Analyzing test processes and identifying automation potential.
- Selecting, configuring, and implementing automation frameworks.
- Developing and maintaining automated test scripts.
- Integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).
- Test data management and reporting.
- Relevant technologies, tools & methods:
- Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Tosca, Postman.
- Java, Python, JavaScript.
- TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber.
- Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Jira.
- Typical KPIs & success metrics:
- Automation rate (>70%), reduced test cycle time, defect detection rate.
- Key challenges & risks:
- Complex legacy UIs, stable test data management, script maintainability.
- Deliverables:
- Documented test automation framework, automated test suite, CI/CD integration, test reports.
Requirements
- Must-haves:
- Several years of experience in test automation.
- Excellent knowledge of tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Tosca.
- Solid programming skills (Java, Python, JS).
- Experience with CI/CD integration.
- Industry experience in finance or insurance.
- Nice-to-haves:
- ISTQB certifications (Advanced Level, TAE).
- Experience with load and performance testing (JMeter).
- Knowledge of BDD/Cucumber.
- Personal traits & mindset:
- Strong quality awareness, analytical skills, communication ability.
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Frequently asked questions
The project is based in Cologne, Germany.
The project preferably starts in July 2025 and is planned to end in October 2025 (3 months).
The project requires a commitment of 100% capacity (full-time).
The project offers 60 - 80% remote work.
The project offers a daily rate of 760 - 1000€ which breaks down to an hourly rate of 95 - 125€/h.
The project requires the following languages: German (Native) and English (Advanced).
The project is related to the following industry: Insurance.
The project covers the following business areas: Information Technology and Quality Assurance.
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