Test Specialist Senior (all humans)

Make a difference in the financial life of millions of people: At Erste Digital you are co-creating the digital future, in which better financial health is possible. #believeinyourself

We are part of Erste Group – the largest banking group in Central and Eastern Europe with more than 2,500 branches and over 45,000 employees. Our more than 2,000 IT experts and enthusiasts are the bank's Digital Muscle.

Our team ensures the successful delivery of high-quality IT solutions by governing and coordinating internal and external testing services. The team defines and continuously improves testing standards, processes, and methodologies, drives quality initiatives, and supports complex projects with deep expertise in software testing, test management, and banking-related domains. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, the team plays a key role in ensuring reliable and compliant solutions.

What to do:

• Collaborate closely with developers throughout the full user story lifecycle to deliver high-quality, software.

• Create and execute structured test cases for web-based applications, covering both manual and automated testing.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using modern open-source testing tools.

• Identify, document, and support the resolution of software defects to ensure reliable and compliant solutions.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing standards, processes, and methodologies.

• Coordinate testing activities and support the delivery of internal and external testing services.

• Act as a trusted testing expert within Agile teams, helping to ensure quality throughout the software development process.

You check these boxes:

• Several years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation

• Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, and UiPath.

• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, test management practices, and quality assurance processes.

• Excellent coordination, stakeholder management, and communication skills in fluent English. German is a plus

• Ability to design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using tools such as Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber, Playwright, Robot Framework, or UiPath.

• Experience with Jira and ideally Testiny is considered an advantage.

• Experience with solution management and ITIL 4 is a plus

• High level of flexibility and willingness to work in a rotating shift model between 07:30 and 22:00, including occasional weekend work

• Availability for regular business travel and on-site collaboration in Vienna

• Looking for a long-term career opportunity and motivated to grow within the organization.

  
  

Why you will like us:

• Possibility to benefit and learn from our international, talented and passionate community at Erste

• Interest groups and clubs: Take part in discussions and get involved in projects. Numerous interest groups invite you to engage with a topic

• Health Care – Taking care of your health is important. That’s why we contribute to your above standard medical examination and provide a helpline in case of hard lifetime situations. You also receive a salary compensation during sick leave

• Work-Life-Balance – Sabbatical, paternity leave, contribution to marriage & childbirth, 4 days of extra holiday per year, contribution to the 3rd pillar and MultiSport card. This is how we promote a balance between work, leisure, and family

• Employee Referral Program – Become a talent scout for career opportunities in IT. We are rewarding every successful referral for Erste Digital

• A competitive and performance-related salary dependent on your professional and personal qualifications is granted - we are obliged by law to quote the minimum wage of EUR 3.500,- gross per month for this full time position. But this is just a formality, we are more than happy to discuss your actual expectations.

The way we are:

Erste Group considers the diversity of its employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.