For over 170 years, Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, we’re driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people. Customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are at the core of our culture and the foundation of our success.

Want to be part of a company whose products are part of cutting-edge research around the world? Join Leica Microsystems in our commitment for brilliant solutions and insights.

Leica Microsystems is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

We currently offer the following position in our office in Mannheim/Germany which will be hybrid with up to 2 days of mobile work

Manager Software Test (f/m/d)

Come and join a fantastic team!

As part of R&D (Research & Development) in the Software Quality assurance team, you will work on one of the leading software solutions for microscopy.

Become part of our open-minded and passionate team in the vital role as a manager. We have committed ourselves to ensure and improve the quality of our software products to enable our demanding customers in research, medical, and industry to meet their ambitious goals.

Our team utilizes a wide range of modern tools and practices in the field of automated and manual testing. This enables us to deliver the second-to-none quality standards that our customers demand for our products.

Working closely with all other R&D teams, we deliver software solutions that help make the invisible visible and empower our customers to create a better, healthier world.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of Software- and Systemtests (manually and automated) for microscopy applications with your team of test experts.

• Planning and coordination of operational deployment of capacity and resources to ensure the implementation of the innovation plan.

• Supporting and ensuring compliance with the prescribed development processes and methods and optimizes them by adapting to local specifics and project requirements

• Planning, leadership and support, qualification and assessment of your employees.

• Technical support for e.g. RA&QA, Production, Technical Service and Product Management

• Cooperation with responsible software test leaders at other LMS development sites in order to create synergies, establish joint processes and procedures and share best practices

YOUR PROFILE

• Successfully completed studies in the field of computer science, engineering or natural sciences.

• Relevant leadership experience with proven success in personnel development.

• Many years of professional experience in the field of manual software test as well as software test automation

• Strong conceptual and communication skills plus a good understanding of systems and applications

• Good knowledge of English and German

  WHAT WE OFFER

• An attractive salary and pension package

• A wide range of (virtual) training opportunities to grow skills in a huge variety of fields: e.g. languages, technology, time management, the Danaher Business System, etc.)

• A great team with engaged colleagues

At Leica Microsystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part of the time at the Company location identified above and part of the time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Microsystems can provide.

GET MORE INSIGHT

Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video “We Are Leica”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zHmalqMXN4

Are you interested to discover new opportunities in an innovative, team-oriented environment?

Do apply online - we are looking forward to your application!

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