Senior Test Manager (f/m/d) - Digital Investment Management at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Management, API Testing, End-To-End Testing, Frontend Testing, Automation, Defect Management, CI/CD Testing, Cloud Technologies, Data Platforms, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Problem-Solving, Continuous Improvement, Agile Delivery, Jira, Postman

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now! We are looking for an experienced Test Manager (f/m/d) to strengthen our Digital Investment Management cluster. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the optimisation, harmonisation and global expansion of our Digital Investment Management services. You will be part of a cross-functional squad and report to the BA/QA Chapter Lead. We are committed to making “simplicity at scale” happen, combining business expertise with technology to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for our distribution partners. This role will be based in Frankfurt or Munich. What you will do Test Management: Oversee end-to-end test management, including planning, automation, execution, documentation, reporting and release management for different products within the Digital Investment Management cluster Ensure coverage across test levels (unit, integration, end-to-end, smoke, regression), as well as functional, non-functional and regulatory requirements (e.g. BaFin, MiFID II, WpHG) Foster proactive problem-solving, to address testing challenges and enable resilient, high-quality delivery Collaboration & Quality by Design: Collaborate with Solution Architects, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to embed quality and testability into design Act as a bridge between squads, compliance and test policy teams to ensure risk assessments are documented and aligned with stakeholders Governance: Lead the adoption of test management standards, tools and frameworks, driving continuous improvement Ensure adherence to test governance through KPI tracking, enterprise-level reporting and addressing compliance issues in collaboration with stakeholders What you bring Experience & Education: Degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience) with 7+ years of experience in delivering technology solutions, ideally in investment or financial services Fluency in English both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage Technical Skills: Proven test management experience across the full life cycle, ideally within international and agile delivery environments, with hands-on expertise in API and end-to-end testing, including frontend Proficiency with test management tools (e.g. Jira, Xray, Postman, Robot Framework, Datadog), including automation, defect management and coordinating CI/CD testing through clear communication and documentation Knowledge of cloud technologies and data platforms; Azure experience is a plus ISTQB certification (or equivalent) is a plus Experience with Microsoft Copilot Mindset & Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions, and align teams on quality objectives A collaborative, solution-oriented approach with strong motivation to deliver best-in-class outcomes, combined with a continuous improvement mindset What we offer We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours) Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities) Company share purchasing plan Mental health and wellbeing programs Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket) Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group Self-guided learning & development … and so much more! About Allianz Global Investors Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager. We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals. Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board. If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com To Recruitment Agencies: Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors. Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly. 82795 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end test management for products within the Digital Investment Management cluster, ensuring coverage across various test levels and requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality into design and lead the adoption of test management standards.