The Test Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining manual and automated testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software products in Core Banking. The role combines strong technical expertise with a quality‑driven mindset and supports the development teams in integrating automated tests early and continuously into the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Test Design & Implementation
- Plan test phases, design test concepts
- Design and execute manual tests
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts for UI, API, and SAP GUI testing
- Select appropriate automation frameworks and tools based on product needs
- Ensure test automation code follows clean coding, maintainability, and reusability principles
Quality Assurance & Validation
- Collaborate with developers and product owners to define test strategies and acceptance criteria
- Analyze requirements and identify automation opportunities across the test pyramid
Defect Analysis & Reporting
- Provide clear and actionable defect reports
Requirements
- Around 3-6 years of experience in Test Automation
- Proficiency in at least one programming language like Python, TypeScript, JavaScript
- Hands-on experience with automation framework Playwright
- Experience with SAP GUI testing and SAP GUI test automation
- Strong understanding of API testing and tools such as Bruno
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools
- Basic understanding of DevOps concepts and containerization (Docker)
Quality & Methodology Skills
- Solid understanding of software testing methodologies (ISTQB), the test pyramid, and test design techniques
- Ability to define automation strategies aligned with business priorities
Soft Skills
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration across cross‑functional teams
- Proficiency in English language, both verbal and written
- German language verbal and written skills (nice to have)
Impact & Contribution
- Enables fast and stable feedback cycles within CI/CD pipelines
- Supports teams in adopting modern testing and DevOps practices
Typical Experience
- Professional experience in software testing, quality engineering, or software development
- Experience with test automation in agile product development environments
- Experience in Financial Services/Banking field
- ISTQB certification or similar credentials are beneficial.
Benefits
SAP Fioneer builds software and platforms that enable banks, insurance companies, and challengers to run, transform and grow – cost-efficiently and at scale and speed.
Backed by global technology leader SAP and entrepreneurial investor Dediq, we are in a unique position to combine the speed and agility of a start-up with the experience and capabilities of a best-in-class software company. Benefiting from a broad network of partners, we aspire to be more than just a vendor: a reliable and safe pair of hands that is there today and tomorrow to put financial services organizations at the cutting edge – from established players to disruptive challengers.
As a global business with over 1,500 employees in 22 offices, and over 1,200 customers across 17 countries, SAP Fioneer’s pioneering spirit is fueled by bold creativity and underpinned by its rock-solid technology.
