Test Automation Engineer - API/CI/CDProject:Our client is seeking a Test Automation Engineer (ref. 924090RF) to lead the test automation strategy for a large, highly regulated system. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who is passionate about test automation, CI/CD integration, reporting, and quality best practices. You will play a critical lead role in designing, implementing, and optimising automated testing frameworks, ensuring system reliability, and mentoring development teams on testing practices and strategies. You will also lead in setting standards for automation of user-acceptance testing, compliance reporting, and continuous delivery practices.Key Responsibilities:• Test Automation Leadership: Define and implement automated testing strategies for complex, large-scale applications within a highly regulated health sector• Framework Development: Design and maintain test automation frameworks that developers can adopt which integrate seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines.• Best Practices & Standards: Establish and enforce best practices for automated and manual testing, including functional, performance, security, and compliance testing.• Continuous Integration & Deployment: Work closely with DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.• Data-Driven Reporting & Metrics: Develop real-time reporting and dashboards to track testing coverage, defect rates, and quality trends.• Training & Mentorship: Conduct training sessions and mentor developers in automated testing, TDD, BDD, and other quality assurance methodologies.• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure testing practices align with industry regulations and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts to align testing strategies with business needs.Required Skills & Experience: • 5+ years of experience in software testing and test automation.• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java/Kotlin, or JavaScript for test automation.• Expertise in automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, Robot Framework).• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).• Strong knowledge of API testing (e.g., Postman, Bruno, REST Assured).• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, k6, Gatling) and security testing principles.• Experience working in a highly regulated environment with a focus on compliance.• Ability to mentor and train developers on software testing principles.• Excellent communication and leadership skills.Preferred Qualifications:• Experience in containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-based testing (Azure preferred).• Familiarity with testing tools such as Gerkin or Fitnesse• Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Xray, Zephyr).Ref. Number: 924090RFRole: Test Automation EngineerLocation: Bern and Region (50% on-site, remote only within Switzerland)Work Load: 100% Start Date: 28.04.2025End Date: 31.12.2025Should you find yourself suitable for this position then please send us your complete CV using the link in this advert. If the position is not a perfect match and you wish to receive other opportunities directly, you can send us your CV anyway via this advert or to jobs(at)itcag(dot)com.Contact us for further information regarding our company, our positions or our attractive payroll-only-program: +41 41 760 77 01.About us:ITech Consult is a certified ISO 9001:2015 Swiss company with offices also located in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult is specialized in delivering IT candidates for contract work. We were founded in 1997 by IT professionals; hence we well understand what it means to be professionally supported in your search for a new project and being employed.