Test Manager (m/f/d)

Advantest • Böblingen

  • Full-time

Böblingen

Your duties

  • Define and continuously improve / adapt the overall test plan in close cooperation with other stakeholders within the V93 R&D organization
  • Plan the specific test activities based on new features, known bugs to achieve an optimal balance between test coverage and test execution time
  • Integrate security testing, secure-by-design validation, vulnerability handling processes, and incident response test coverage into the overall test strategy, ensure traceability against CRA security requirements
  • Continuously enhance & adapt data collection and reporting to improve transparency of test execution on all layers to provide status information on quality level
  • Continuously enhance test automation, including regression suites and automated security scans into CI/CD pipelines
  • Drive activities for improvement by identifying hot spots of low quality in software
  • Analyze currently used tools and standardize testing and quality processes to ensure as much as possible a common approach in all teams
  • Work closely with the QA team to ensure strong alignment of Quality assurance strategy and test strategy including streamlined QA reports and test reports

Your profile

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
  • Minimum 7 years industry experience in security testing and software development
  • Experience as Test Manager for large software projects, including best practices and tools in the different test levels (e.g. module, integration, system test)
  • Experience applying AI-supported tools and methods to enhance test coverage, accelerate defect detection, or optimize test suite maintenance
  • Solid knowledge of security testing methodologies: vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, fuzz testing, SAST/DAST, threat modeling
  • Understanding of the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and its implications for software testing, security documentation, and conformity evidence
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and standards relevant to CRA (e.g. OWASP, IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ETSI EN 303 645)
  • Strong commitment to agile quality practices and a data-driven approach to test improvement
  • Very good communication skills in English
  • Experience working with globally distributed teams (Japan, Germany, China, US, India).

Preferred Qualification:

  • Experience in regulated environments (ASPICE) and tracing of test records
  • Background in cybersecurity roles (e.g., security engineer, security champion, security architect)
  • Having led an agile team as product owner, scrum master or project manager
  • Experience in scaled agile environments (e.g. SAFe)
  • German or Chinese Language skills

What we offer

At Advantest, you enjoy flexibility

Life is often unpredictable, and there are always surprises along the way. So, we offer you a variety of options that allow you to work flexibly, in line with your current situation – to help you respond to unforeseen events or to plan long-term for a new chapter in your life!

Safeguards for whatever life brings.

No one knows what tomorrow will bring. But what we can do is ensure that you are prepared for anything life throws your way. A company pension, (paid) leaves of absence, and a variety of insurance offerings mean you can look to the future with peace of mind.

Working with us is worth it.

At Advantest, you can be sure of an attractive salary that is reviewed on a yearly basis. In addition, we offer you the chance to share in the company’s success, plus a wide range of meaningful financial benefits.

Grow with us.

Learning is a lifelong process. Whether you are a school or university student, a graduate, or an experienced professional – you are always growing. We offer you diverse ways to broaden your horizons and to take your career at Advantest forward.

Stay fit and healthy with us.

We want you to feel well at Advantest. That is why we offer a wide range of fitness and sport opportunities at all our sites – making it easier to be good to yourself.

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What defines us
What defines us

Each and every one of us at Advantest makes an important contribution to our business success and plays a significant role in our further development. Working at Advantest means grasping opportunity and boldly exploring new possibilities. Would you like to know more about jobs at Advantest and about our unique team spirit? Our employees offer you their personal insights into our working environment.

Our pride and joy

Since 2017, we have regularly taken part in a comparison of the best employers in Germany. In 2021, our employees again participated in the anonymous and independent survey. The results confirm: We are a Great Place to Work! We first and foremost owe that great result to the people here at Advantest. Each and every day, they prove their dedication, take ownership, and bring passion to their work. And that makes us very proud.

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Alena Nicolai

Alena Nicolai

 

+49 (0) 7031.2048.380

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