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Test- and Release Manager (m/w/d)

Cologne / Technology

You are the one we miss!

  • We are looking for you, with passion for Software Development and motivation to implement the testing activities and releases for various digital projects with us as part of the team
  • You will skillfully take over the planning, execution and evaluation of the tests, for which you will select the appropriate test methods and test tools
  • You regularly coordinate with the cross-trade scrum teams, the product owners as well as stakeholders, and ensure that appropriate measures and on-time releases can be derived after agreeing on the quality goals, status quos and test results
  • You are responsible for setting up and executing the control center for going live as well as managing the test resources for ongoing tests
  • Test frameworks such as AppNg, Selenium and Cucumber are not unknown to you
  • You take over the coordination around release boards, as well as the final acceptance in the pre-production system, this also includes the release readiness reviews, business go/no go reviews and milestone reviews
  • Together with the test developers, you will further develop the test automation platform to continuously improve all quality processes
  • The creation of an overarching release and rollout planning in coordination with our internal and external partners is on our agenda for the coming time
  • You have already gained experience in planning software releases of complex corporate websites or e-commerce platforms and automated test procedures
  • You are a strong communicator and you are familiar with Jira, Confluence and Office
  • You have very good German and English skills
  • We are excited to get to know you and your experience better!

Our benefits for you!

  • Agency feel and mobile working: easily compatible through our hybrid working model and flexible working hours
  • Workout-life-balance: Cooperation with Urban Sports Club and leasing offer from JobRad
  • Profit sharing: As a permanent part of denkwerk, you will share in the profits
  • Continuing internal & external education opportunities: TechTalks, Service Design Workshops, and individual trainings, financed by a continuing education budget
  • Company Pension Scheme: as a denkwerker you receive an employer subsidy of 20% for your company pension scheme
  • Free choice of devices: Whether Mac, Linux or Windows - you may also use our hardware privately
  • Support in all life situations: Counseling opportunities from pme Familienservice
  • denkfrei days: of our 31 vacation days, three days are free for everyone (Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve & Carnival Monday) to take a deep breath together
  • denkmate: that's what we call our experienced denkwerkers, who are there to help and advise you at the start of your new working day
  • Corporate benefits: all kinds of employee discounts
  • Snacks & Drinks: cool lemonades, beer, fresh coffee or even fruit and vegetables - there's something for everyone

Here's how to get started!

Excited to start? So are we!
We’d love to have you on board as soon as possible, but we’re happy to work with your timeline.

Please send us your CV and your salary expectations.

Skip the boring cover letter! Surprise us with your creativity and tell us about yourself in your own unique way.

What to expect in the application process

  • 1st Interview: ~1 hour, mostly online with two participants from denkwerk
  • 2nd Interview: ~1 hour, preferably on-site with two participants from denkwerk

    In both interviews, together we’ll find out whether it’s a good fit—professionally and personally.If we require a CoderPad challenge, we’ll let you know in advance.

    If the feedback is positive, we’ll call you to make an offer.
    We value quick feedback loops—feel free to reach out proactively if you need an update!

Why denkwerk?

We are a diverse team of thinkers, doers, realists, and dreamers united by our focus on collaboration. What sets us apart are our values: we are collaborative, caring, curious, honest, optimistic, and courageous. Together, we embrace new challenges and shape the future with innovative ideas and groundbreaking solutions.

Your contact persons

Janina Schulte-Kellinghaus & Pola Kaiser, Talent Acquisition Team

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