Automation QA Architect

About Us

At Amadeus we’re passionate about travel and technology and making travel simpler, smarter and smoother.

We’re a diverse global team of over 18,000 professionals working together to solve the industry’s toughest challenges and deliver exceptional customer experiences across 190 countries. And so can you!

Join us to add your voice to our diverse mix for better discussions, decisions and outcomes for everyone!

Summary of the role

We are Cytric Solutions a fast-growing unit within Amadeus, the biggest tech giant of the travel industry, dedicated to helping corporations in their digital transformation processes for business travel and expense.​

We’re made up of more than 700 people worldwide, who work together to provide a smooth, end-to-end digital experience to the employees and improve the efficiency of the corporations they work for.​

We have a mission, we’re empowered, agile, innovative – and ready to challenge the incumbents!​

In Cytric Solutions, we combine a scale-up culture with an insatiable hunger to disrupt the travel and expense ecosystem. ​

​So, are you ready to help the world’s leading companies drive their digital transformation, and take them to the next level? ​

​You can benefit from being part of a global international IT company while working for a strategic scale-up.​

You can power business acceleration and innovation for top companies and work with big tech giants like Microsoft.​

We have attractive benefits packages, countless opportunities to learn and grow your career, hybrid and flexible work set up.​

​In Amadeus Cytric Solutions, we care for our people just as much as we care for our customers.​​

In this role, you will:

Technical Excellence:

• Master QA methodology
• For complex/cross-functional solutions, analyze, write and execute test standards and procedures
• Document, analyze root cause, and recommend corrective actions for defects
• Master QA tools, environments and test automation solutions

Functional Excellence:

• Extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks, specifically Selenium
• Strong programming skills in Java
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins)
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Hold a proficient product domain knowledge incl. relevant business processes & scenarios and a proficient understanding of customer needs
• Lead customer triages/debug sessions and help the team with reproducing the problem in-house
• Certifications in QA and automation testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) are a plus

Drive continuous and sustainable improvement:

• Participate in internal / external forums and lead department-wise discussions around QA methodology / framework / tooling evolution
• Strive to maintain very high-quality standards for Amadeus products
• Contribute to patents and technical events in the QA area
• Propose relevant KPI and ways of measuring them efficiently, for both software deliverables and compliance with Amadeus Quality Standards
• Ensure adoption and improvement of testing tools & environments: promote existing ones to avoid duplication, evaluate them and recommend improvements
• Participate to the understanding, measurement and reduction of the environmental impact of the tested applications and associated QA activities

Building relations & Knowledge sharing:

• Coach, mentor & train less experienced QA Engineers, Software Development Engineers and Product Definition Analysts on quality assurance skills and professionalization
• Actively participate in the construction, maintenance, and deployment of the on-boarding of new colleagues
• Provide consulting on test automation issues, testing tools, QA processes and functional test coverage
• Attend to Quality and Principal QA Engineer community events

About the ideal candidate

To succeed in your new role, you’re required to have relevant experience in the following areas:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automation, software testing and quality assurance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Certifications in QA and automation testing (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus
• Extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks, specifically Selenium
• Strong skills in programming, architecture, and design patterns in Java
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins)
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Design and develop a scalable and maintainable test automation framework
• Collaborate with development, QA, and product teams to understand product vision and requirements
• Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for various applications using Java and Selenium
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices for test automation
• Identify, document, and track software defects and ensure their resolution
• Continuously evaluate and recommend tools and technologies to enhance the automation process
• Mentor and guide QA engineers in test automation best practices
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test data
• Analyze test results, generate test reports, and provide metrics on test coverage and quality
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in automation testing and incorporate them into the QA processes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and extensive range of benefits including life and health insurance
• Multisport card
• Public transport card / subsidy for a parking lot in the office
• 25 days paid time off (increasing for up to 30, depending on your stay with us)
• Well-balanced mix between work from home and collaborative work from the office
• Career and development opportunities through R&D career paths
• Learning opportunities
• Foster innovation
• Impact millions of travelers from all around the globe

Application Process

• The application process will take a few minutes to complete. You’ll need to create your candidate profile in our system and upload your resume.
• If your profile matches what we’re looking for, one of our recruiters will contact you and organize a short phone interview.

Are you the One we’re looking for? Join us to Power better journeys through travel technology!

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.