IT Development Engineer - Focus on Test Automation, Lystrup/Darmstadt

[xxxxx] is facing an exciting future with considerable growth and demanding changes, as we deliver advanced technologies and mission critical solutions for the defense and aerospace industry. Our systems provide security for people on land, at sea and in the air. In space, we are engaged in reaching new frontiers and enabling people on our planet to deal with new and upcoming challenges. Therefore, we are currently looking for an IT Development Engineer to become part of this journey and contribute to our overall purpose – securing people through advanced technology.

Team and Role
As our IT Development Engineer with a strong focus on test automation, you will be a core member of the IT Development team in Corporate IT. You will lead efforts to build and maintain robust test automation processes that ensure high-quality software releases. Working in a small but dedicated team, you will support our mission to enhance IT performance through automated testing, contributing directly to ERP, web, and integration development initiatives.

Our IT Development team focuses on various assignments, including ERP development, integration, web development, Linux platform development, and automation. You will be joining a collaborative team of colleagues, including members with automation expertise, and working closely with developers and operational staff. This role offers a hands-on environment where you can lead test automation initiatives and make a real impact on quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing automated testing frameworks and processes
• Collaborating with developers to establish testing best practices across projects
• Setting up our CI/CD pipelines with a focus on test automation, primarily using Jenkins
• Developing our Linux platform and leveraging container technologies
• Identifying opportunities for automation across our platforms and developing robust solutions
• Integrating and deploying solutions in a containerized environment
• Assisting with troubleshooting and ensuring system stability across test and production environments

By bringing you onboard, [xxxxx] IT gains a skilled automation expert who will drive quality improvements and accelerate our testing processes. Your expertise will help us implement industry-leading automation practices, ultimately reducing deployment times and enhancing reliability. In this role, you will encounter meaningful challenges and gain exposure to advanced technologies, all while having ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

• 2–4 years of experience in test automation and quality assurance
• Familiarity with Linux environments and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
• Experience with automation frameworks and test-driven development methodologies
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Programming skills in python

Qualifications marked as nice to have, but not a requirement:

• Experience working in a team setting focused on ERP, integration, or platform development
• Knowledge of data warehousing or database management
• Experience with Ansible

Required education/degree:

• Bachelor's degree within Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field of study. This is combined with 2-4 years of relevant working experience, especially within automation.

Personal profile:

• Detail-oriented and methodical in approach
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Adaptable and eager to learn
• Collaborative team player, willing to share knowledge and assist colleagues

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Benefits at [xxxxx]
At [xxxxx], we prioritize the well-being of our employees, ensuring they are well taken care of. Joining our team comes with a multitude of perks including a focus on social initiatives.
Development Opportunities: We offer a personalized development plan, access to our e-learning program, and specific career courses
International Environment: Explore career opportunities with colleagues around the world
Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy the opportunity to work flexible and the option to work from home up to two days per week. Internet connection at home is paid by [xxxxx]
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Receive a 10% paid pension along with a beneficial health care and insurance package. Enjoy discounts from various business partners
Well-being Perks: Opportunity to enroll in our on-site massage-offer
Social and Professional Events: Participate in various events including sports and talks, andjoin social and local initiatives
Competence networking across professional experts in [xxxxx]: Professional presentations and knowledge sharing across the organization
Convenient Locations: You can work from our locations in Lystrup or Darmstadt

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We encourage all individuals to apply for our job openings, as we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to these DEIB principles means we value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of each team member. We strive to ensure that every employee has equal opportunities to succeed, feels respected and valued, and experiences a strong sense of belonging within our organization.
We encourage you to leave out photo, age, and name.

We do not expect you to write an application, but please send us a motivated resume. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via www.[xxxxx].com. Applications will be processed continuously.

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Any unanswered questions?
Feel free to contact Hiring Manager on this e-mail: thki@[xxxxx].com in case of any further questions regarding this position.

Bear in mind that candidates for this position must be able to obtain a security clearance by the Danish Defense Intelligence Service. This entails that candidates, as a minimum, have stayed within NATO/EU for the last 7 years only interrupted by short stays abroad.
The Denmark based high-tech [xxxxx] Group develops products and systems for defense and non-defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. [xxxxx] | Allies in innovation.

The high-tech and innovative [xxxxx] Group develops products and systems for defense, non-defense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry.

Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, [xxxxx] has subsidiaries and operations across Europe, in the Middle East, in Asia Pacific as well as a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, [xxxxx] Inc., with offices in Washington D.C., Georgia and Texas.