d) in part- or full-time, located in Paris or Leipzig

European Energy Exchange AG•Paris, TX

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About The Position

This position can be filled in one of our EEX offices in Paris or Leipzig. Are you passionate about quality assurance and automation? Join us and take part in shaping the testing for our energy commodities spot trading system and related applications. Here you can find out more about our EEX Markets In this role of a Senior Test Automation Manager (f/m/d) you will ensure comprehensive test coverage, drive automation-first principles, and validate system performance to enable a seamless migration to our next-generation trading infrastructure. You will be an active player in delivering to our test strategy and will define priorities based on risk and performance benchmarks, ensuring alignment with functional requirements and regulatory standards. Working closely with business stakeholders and development teams, you will maintain and enhance test tooling and automation frameworks for acceptance and integration testing. Your responsibilities will include coordinating user acceptance testing with external customers and vendors, managing integration testing across multiple systems, and overseeing defect lifecycle management. You will monitor and report on test execution, providing clear metrics on coverage, defects, and production readiness. Additionally, you will maintain transparent, production-like environments and support performance testing by defining KPIs and benchmarking results. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a real impact on the reliability and scalability of trading systems, we'd love to hear from you. After all, we value the exchange of ideas, being there for each other and encouraging each other to become better. We call it: the exchange mindset. Hello from EEX. As a leading commodity exchange in Europe, we develop, operate and connect the markets for global energy and commodity trading from Paris and 24 other worldwide offices. What's the secret to our success? We are an expert team of dynamic individuals that drive forward exciting projects while sharing experiences, celebrating success and creating memories, together.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or Economics
At least 5 years of relevant working experience, ideally in the area of capital markets and exchange trading
Expertise in API testing, test automation frameworks, and CI/CD integration
Familiarity with performance testing methodologies for data-intensive and time-critical applications
Strong understanding of risk-based testing and quality assurance best practices
Understanding of underlying network technologies such as TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, REST, MQ, WebSocket, Protobuf, JSON, XML, TLS/SSL
Ability to work in a team and independently, ability to take responsibility, strong communication skills, and a can-do attitude
High proficiency in English

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance standards related to trading systems is a plus
Experience in project management or leading cross-functional teams is a plus
Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends and best practices

Responsibilities

ensure comprehensive test coverage
drive automation-first principles
validate system performance
deliver to our test strategy
define priorities based on risk and performance benchmarks
maintain and enhance test tooling and automation frameworks for acceptance and integration testing
coordinate user acceptance testing with external customers and vendors
manage integration testing across multiple systems
oversee defect lifecycle management
monitor and report on test execution
maintain transparent, production-like environments
support performance testing by defining KPIs and benchmarking results

Benefits

Attractive salary package with many benefits
Flexible mobile working arrangements
Personal development thanks to extensive further training opportunities
A place in a dynamic and international team within EEX Group and Deutsche Börse Group
A long-term perspective in the constantly growing and evolving energy industry

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