OverviewFor our client, we are looking for a "Senior / Lead Quality Engineer (m/f/d) End-to-End Quality Assurance & Test Automation".Project Description: Our client is seeking a Senior Lead Quality Engineer to ensure the delivery of high-quality digital service solutions through robust testing strategies, end-to-end quality oversight, and collaborative engagement within an agile, cross-functional environment. This role plays a critical part in shaping and maintaining high testing standards, driving both manual and automated quality practices, and coaching team members to elevate overall quality maturity.Key Parameters: Start: As soon as possible; Laufzeit: Until 30.09.2026; Auslastung: Full-time (100%); Einsatzort: Remote with 1 week per month on-site in Düsseldorf Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and communicate clear test strategies, test plans, and test cases Execute manual and automated testing across end-to-end flows Ensure comprehensive test reporting, including risks, status, and results, with proactive communication to stakeholders Take full ownership of quality assurance across the lifecycle—not limited to test execution, but ensuring E2E flow integrity Co-create and continuously refine the testing strategy with the broader team rather than working in isolation Design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks Use modern test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or comparable solutions) Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines where applicable Ensure frameworks support regression, E2E, and scenario-based validation Partner effectively with product owners, developers, architects, and other quality engineers in an agile setup Transparently communicate challenges, blockers, and availability Mentor and coach junior and mid-level team members on testing methods, quality mindset, and automation principles Work effectively in an intercultural environment, adapting communication and collaboration styles Qualifications Hard Skills Proven ability to create comprehensive test strategies, plans, and cases Strong experience in manual functional testing Hands-on experience in automated testing and maintaining test automation suites Proficiency with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining test automation frameworks Solid understanding of end-to-end testing practices Ability to produce clear, meaningful test reporting Soft Skills Agile mindset with experience working in agile product teams Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, respectful, and proactive Strong ownership mentality with a focus on E2E quality, not just test execution Collaborative approach; ability to co-create strategies and processes with the team Transparency in raising risks, status, challenges, and blockers Willingness and capability to coach less experienced testers Strong intercultural competence and ability to work in diverse teams #J-18808-Ljbffr