Quality Assurance Automation Lead

We are recruiting for a QA Lead for Deutsche Bank. This role involves coordinating the QA team within the Fixed Income & Currencies area, ensuring high quality standards for applications that support Deutsche Bank’s global trading operations. It combines hands-on automation work with team leadership and collaboration across international teams.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor the QA team, promoting a quality-focused mindset.Define and improve QA processes and automation frameworks.Develop and execute automated tests (UI, API, regression, integration).Identify and track defects, ensuring timely fixes with development teams.Collaborate with developers, BAs, and architects in an Agile environment.Participate in release planning and continuous improvement initiatives.Skills & ExperienceSolid experience in test automation (UI, REST API, Selenium/Cucumber/Gherkin, CI/CD).Experience with Git/BitBucket, Artifactory, Jira, and Confluence.Understanding of BDD/TDD principles and Agile practices.Previous experience in a QA leadership or coordination role.Nice to have: experience with GCP or other cloud environments.Benefits24 annual leave days + additional loyalty leave days starting with your 2nd year with usFree days for bank holidays falling on weekendsPremium VIP medical subscription with Regina MariaGender neutral parental leaves100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)Flexible working arrangementsSponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and educationEmployee Assistance Program for you and your family membersComprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependentsAccident and Term life Insurance