Test and Release Manager with German

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 219,000+ people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2024 totaled $13.4 billion.

As a Test and Release Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and timely delivery of our software products. You will oversee the end-to-end testing and release management processes, working closely with cross-functional teams to minimize risk and maximize efficiency. Your leadership and expertise will directly impact the seamless deployment of innovative solutions, supporting HCLTech’s mission to deliver excellence to global clients.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Test Strategy Development: Design and implement robust test strategies and plans for all software releases, covering functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Test Execution Oversight: Lead and coordinate testing activities, ensuring adherence to test plans and achievement of testing objectives.
• Release Management: Manage the complete release lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, coordinating, and tracking releases across various environments.
• Quality Assurance: Define, establish, and enforce high standards and processes for quality assurance to ensure the reliability, scalability, and optimal performance of software releases.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify risks and issues related to testing and release activities; develop and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, product management, operations, and other stakeholders to align release priorities, timelines, and requirements.
• Reporting and Communication: Provide regular updates, detailed reports, and relevant metrics on testing and release activities, highlighting progress, issues, and areas for improvement to stakeholders.

Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• German language professional proficiency.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in software testing, release management, and project management within large-scale or enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (manual and automated), quality assurance processes, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with release management tools and frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, Git, JIRA, ServiceNow, etc.).
• Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and drive alignment in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements (Optional):

• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB, PMP, or ITIL are a plus.
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based deployment and CI/CD pipelines is advantageous.
• Previous exposure to multinational or large-scale technology provider environments.

What we offer:

• Food vouchers.
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Opportunity for career progression.
• Social benefits package.
• Professional on-boarding and on-going trainings.