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About the role
What they do
A Test Automation Engineer builds and maintains automated tests that keep software releases stable. The work covers UI checks, API coverage, regression suites, smoke tests, and test data setup. Strong professionals also review flaky tests, tighten selectors, and make the automation fit the team’s release flow.
Typical deliverables
- Automated test suites for web, mobile, or backend systems
- Regression and smoke tests for recurring release checks
- API test coverage for services and integrations
- Test framework structure, naming, and reporting standards
- CI pipeline steps that run tests on every build or deploy
- Clear defect reports with reproduction steps and evidence
Core skills
A strong Test Automation Engineer understands test design, risk-based coverage, and good code hygiene. They write readable test code, not just scripts that pass once. Common tools include Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, Postman, RestAssured, and CI tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI. Experience with Java, JavaScript, Python, or C# is often important, depending on the stack.
When to hire one
Companies usually bring in a freelance test automation specialist when manual testing no longer scales, a release train needs more confidence, or a legacy suite needs repair. In Munich, this is common for software teams in automotive, industrial tech, e-commerce, and enterprise IT. Freelancers are a good fit when the work is project-based, the stack is already in place, or the team needs extra hands without a long hiring cycle.
What strong experts do
A good Test Automation Engineer does more than increase test count. They choose the right layer for each check, avoid brittle UI-only coverage, and keep execution fast enough for daily use. They also work closely with developers, QA, and product teams so automation supports the delivery process instead of slowing it down.
How to judge fit
- They can explain what to automate, and what to leave manual
- They know how to reduce flaky tests and false failures
- They write maintainable test code and clear reports
- They can adapt to your stack, not force a new one
- They understand collaboration with developers and QA
- They can work on-site in Munich or integrate smoothly with remote teams
Meet FRATCH Test Automation Engineers
Ljubomir Obrenovic
Senior Test Automation Engineer | QA Engineer
Last position:
Senior Software Test Engineer at Keil KTM GmbH
Temporary employment
- System black-box integration tests (BBIT, IVVQ): Execution of regression, release, acceptance, and compliance tests for safety-critical brake control units in the rail industry
- Software test application & integration: Runtime configuration of software components and libraries, validation of interfaces, configuration dependencies, and component interactions
- Test automation (FEAT framework): Co-development and further development of an automated test framework for test execution, reporting, and result analysis
- Functional safety (SiL4, FuSi): Ensuring compliance with safety requirements, traceability and coverage, as well as standards compliance according to EN50126/28/29
- Test automation for communication components: Configuration and validation of fieldbus (CAN) and Ethernet-based TCMS data communication interfaces (TRDP and CIP)
- Requirements analysis & shift-left (PTC Windchill ALM): Analysis of software and system artifacts to identify gaps, ambiguities, and redundancies early in the SDLC
- Test design & test case development: Derivation of test conditions, coverage strategies, and implementation of data-driven test cases (DDT), including reusable test data fixtures
- CI/CD & automation (Python, PowerShell, Jenkins, SVN): Automation of build, test, and HIL deployment processes as well as integration into CI/CD pipelines
- Test data & configuration management (XML): Maintenance and adaptation of XML test vectors and system configurations with automated integration into test environments
- Non-functional testing: Execution of performance and load tests to assess stability and system behavior
- Agile development & defect management (JIRA, Confluence): Participation in Scrum teams, test coordination, review of test artifacts, as well as defect tracking and root-cause analysis
- Error analysis & debugging (CANoe, CANalyzer): Analysis of errors and message flows across multiple system layers (application to bus)
- Model-based analysis (UML, Enterprise Architect): Specification of SUT/SOW and support for systematic test control
- Process & test documentation: Creation of integration and test documentation according to internal quality and certification requirements
Martin Moser
Test Automation for Stock Trading Software
Last position:
Test automation for trading software at Martin Moser IT Consulting GmbH
- Set up GUI test framework for testers and developers to easily create GUI tests
- Implemented automated GUI tests with QF-Test for stock trading software and PDF file comparisons
- Created comparison runs between different versions
Used technologies: QF-Test, Java, Jython
Martin Moser
Test Automation for Stock Trading Software
Last position:
Test automation for trading software at Martin Moser IT Consulting GmbH
- Set up GUI test framework for testers and developers to easily create GUI tests
- Implemented automated GUI tests with QF-Test for stock trading software and PDF file comparisons
- Set up GUI test framework for testers and developers to easily create GUI tests
- Implemented automated GUI tests with QF-Test for stock trading software and PDF file comparisons
- Created comparison runs between different versions
Used technologies: QF-Test, Java, Jython
- Created comparison runs between different versions
Used technologies: QF-Test, Java, Jython
Vitor Rodrigues
Test Coordinator Automation
Last position:
Test Coordinator Automation at Pro4all
- Designed and built from scratch the automation framework using Playwright, Typescript, JavaScript, Gherkin, Cucumber, BDD, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA
- Defined, developed and maintained test plans, test scripts, reports and other QA documentation in Confluence
- Created and maintained test data with SQL Server Management Studio, Toad and Faker.js
- Performed web services and API testing using Swagger Open API, SoapUI, JSON, HTML and XML
- Executed functional, smoke, regression, black box, GUI, cross-browser, UAT and E2E testing using CrossBrowserTesting and Safari Web Inspector
- Integrated and maintained automated scripts within sprints following Kanban, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Azure Pipelines, Agile, Scrum, Kafka and Kibana
- Raised and managed defects in Azure DevOps
- Conducted mobile testing with Robot Framework and Appium
Vitor Rodrigues
Test Coordinator Automation
Last position:
Test Coordinator Automation at Pro4all
- Designed and built from scratch the automation framework using Playwright, Typescript, JavaScript, Gherkin, Cucumber, BDD, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA
- Defined, developed and maintained test plans, test scripts, reports and other QA documentation in Confluence
- Created and maintained test data with SQL Server Management Studio, Toad and Faker.js
- Designed and built from scratch the automation framework using Playwright, Typescript, JavaScript, Gherkin, Cucumber, BDD, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA
- Defined, developed and maintained test plans, test scripts, reports and other QA documentation in Confluence
- Created and maintained test data with SQL Server Management Studio, Toad and Faker.js
- Performed web services and API testing using Swagger Open API, SoapUI, JSON, HTML and XML
- Executed functional, smoke, regression, black box, GUI, cross-browser, UAT and E2E testing using CrossBrowserTesting and Safari Web Inspector
- Integrated and maintained automated scripts within sprints following Kanban, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Azure Pipelines, Agile, Scrum, Kafka and Kibana
- Raised and managed defects in Azure DevOps
- Conducted mobile testing with Robot Framework and Appium
- Performed web services and API testing using Swagger Open API, SoapUI, JSON, HTML and XML
- Executed functional, smoke, regression, black box, GUI, cross-browser, UAT and E2E testing using CrossBrowserTesting and Safari Web Inspector
- Integrated and maintained automated scripts within sprints following Kanban, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Azure Pipelines, Agile, Scrum, Kafka and Kibana
- Raised and managed defects in Azure DevOps
- Conducted mobile testing with Robot Framework and Appium
Youssef Ahmed Rawy Baghdady
Test Automation Engineer
Last position:
Test Automation Engineer at IAV GmbH
- Executed standard/complex test cases using ECU-test and Python, improving test throughput by 30%.
- Performed validation and execution of ECU test cases on HiL benches for ADAS to ensure functional quality before release.
- Worked closely with customers to align test activities with project requirements and provide regular validation updates.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to track defects, ensure timely issue resolution, and maintain test quality.
- Ensured testbench stability and maintenance before executing test plans, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
- Developed Python-based automation scripts for reporting and workflow automation.
- Managed test issues and documentation via Jira in coordination with QA and development teams.
- Used CANPE for measuring signals of CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, and IP using Vector CAN tools.
Youssef Ahmed Rawy Baghdady
Test Automation Engineer
Last position:
Test Automation Engineer at IAV GmbH
- Executed standard/complex test cases using ECU-test and Python, improving test throughput by 30%.
- Performed validation and execution of ECU test cases on HiL benches for ADAS to ensure functional quality before release.
- Worked closely with customers to align test activities with project requirements and provide regular validation updates.
- Executed standard/complex test cases using ECU-test and Python, improving test throughput by 30%.
- Performed validation and execution of ECU test cases on HiL benches for ADAS to ensure functional quality before release.
- Worked closely with customers to align test activities with project requirements and provide regular validation updates.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to track defects, ensure timely issue resolution, and maintain test quality.
- Ensured testbench stability and maintenance before executing test plans, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
- Developed Python-based automation scripts for reporting and workflow automation.
- Managed test issues and documentation via Jira in coordination with QA and development teams.
- Used CANPE for measuring signals of CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, and IP using Vector CAN tools.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to track defects, ensure timely issue resolution, and maintain test quality.
- Ensured testbench stability and maintenance before executing test plans, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
- Developed Python-based automation scripts for reporting and workflow automation.
- Managed test issues and documentation via Jira in coordination with QA and development teams.
- Used CANPE for measuring signals of CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, and IP using Vector CAN tools.
Hussein Kaheel
QA and Test Automation Engineer
Last position:
QA and Test Automation Engineer at Intel
- Verified internal and external semiconductor technologies to support the release of design packages.
- Developed automated testing environments using Bash and Python to streamline verification workflows.
- Created and maintained TCL scripts to configure ivars and automate testbench execution.
- Performed comprehensive validation of technology libraries and Verilog files.
- Utilized a range of industry-standard EDA tools including Fusion Compiler, Innovus, ICV, Calibre (Mentor Graphics), Seascape (Ansys).
- Conducted root cause analysis to debug and resolve issues across various tool flows.
- Defined and tracked QoR (Quality of Results) metrics to provide a macro-level view of design package health.
- Optimized test runtime and resource usage to improve efficiency and turnaround time.
Hussein Kaheel
QA and Test Automation Engineer
Last position:
QA and Test Automation Engineer at Intel
- Verified internal and external semiconductor technologies to support the release of design packages.
- Developed automated testing environments using Bash and Python to streamline verification workflows.
- Created and maintained TCL scripts to configure ivars and automate testbench execution.
- Verified internal and external semiconductor technologies to support the release of design packages.
- Developed automated testing environments using Bash and Python to streamline verification workflows.
- Created and maintained TCL scripts to configure ivars and automate testbench execution.
- Performed comprehensive validation of technology libraries and Verilog files.
- Utilized a range of industry-standard EDA tools including Fusion Compiler, Innovus, ICV, Calibre (Mentor Graphics), Seascape (Ansys).
- Conducted root cause analysis to debug and resolve issues across various tool flows.
- Defined and tracked QoR (Quality of Results) metrics to provide a macro-level view of design package health.
- Optimized test runtime and resource usage to improve efficiency and turnaround time.
- Performed comprehensive validation of technology libraries and Verilog files.
- Utilized a range of industry-standard EDA tools including Fusion Compiler, Innovus, ICV, Calibre (Mentor Graphics), Seascape (Ansys).
- Conducted root cause analysis to debug and resolve issues across various tool flows.
- Defined and tracked QoR (Quality of Results) metrics to provide a macro-level view of design package health.
- Optimized test runtime and resource usage to improve efficiency and turnaround time.
András Bognár
Test Equipment Developer
Last position:
Test Equipment Developer at Minebea Access Solutions
- Tested passenger car opening handle at system level integrating hardware, software and mechanics
- Built and provided complete test equipment for system testers using Arduino boards, Saleae Logic analyser, oscilloscope, multimeter, RLC meter, programmable power supplies and function generators
- Developed system testing concepts and constructed manual system test bench
- Supported system testers with hardware and software tools
- Products: BMW XNF, Rolls Royce, Audi eRing, JLR (Jaguar-Land-Rover)
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Test Automation Engineers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
English, German, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A Test Automation Engineer designs and builds automated checks that protect release quality. That usually includes UI, API, and regression tests, plus work on test data, reporting, and pipeline integration. On a freelance project, the focus is often on getting coverage in place quickly and making it maintainable for the team.
Look for solid test design, clean coding habits, and experience with your stack. A strong Test Automation Engineer should be comfortable with tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or API testing tools, and should understand CI/CD basics. Just as important is the ability to spot brittle tests and improve them without slowing the team down.
A manual tester focuses on executing checks by hand, while a Test Automation Engineer turns repeatable checks into code. That means writing frameworks, maintaining suites, and integrating tests into the delivery process. In many teams, the role works alongside manual QA rather than replacing it.
The titles often overlap, but the emphasis can differ. A QA Engineer may cover broader quality activities, while a Software Developer in Test often works closer to application code and framework design. In practice, companies usually care more about whether the person can build reliable automation for their product and team setup.
A freelance test automation engineer is a strong choice when you need targeted help for a rollout, framework rebuild, or release stabilization effort. It also works well when the stack is clear but the team lacks bandwidth. If the need is ongoing and broad across many products, a permanent hire may fit better.
Yes, especially when the team already has developers, QA, and product people in place. A Test Automation Engineer can join on-site in Munich for workshops or pair sessions, then continue remotely for framework work and test maintenance. Clear access to repos, pipelines, and environments matters more than location alone.
That depends on your product, but the most common tools include Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, Postman, and RestAssured. A Test Automation Engineer should also know how to connect tests to CI systems such as Jenkins or GitLab CI. If your stack is mobile, backend, or enterprise Java, the exact tool mix may change.
Good automation is stable, readable, and useful in daily delivery. A strong Test Automation Engineer writes tests that fail for real product issues, not because of fragile selectors or poor setup. You should also see clear reporting, sensible coverage choices, and a framework that the team can actually maintain.
The average hourly rate for Test Automation Engineers in Munich is 57 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 458 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Test Automation Engineers in Munich, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Test Automation Engineers in Munich have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Test Automation Engineers in Munich are English (100%), German (83%), and Arabic (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Test Automation Engineers in Munich are Automotive (67%), Information Technology (67%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Test Automation Engineers in Munich are Information Technology (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Product Development (83%).
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