Ensuring Quality and Driving Innovation

About the job

For you, testing is more than just a project step? For us too.

In interdisciplinary, agile teams, we develop high-quality software solutions for our clients in the social insurance sector. As a Test Manager (m/f/d), you take on a central role in the development process and ensure that quality is lived.

To strengthen our dedicated team, we are looking for you as a solution-oriented and structured personality.

What you achieve

Your main tasks are:

• Responsibility for test management of a product in agile software development projects (Scrum / SAFe)
• Building, planning, and controlling test strategies, test concepts, and test plans
• Coordination and occasional execution of technical tests (e.g., integration, interface, or system tests)
• Professional leadership and management of test teams
• Ensuring test coverage, quality, and adherence to deadlines
• Close collaboration with product management, development teams, and stakeholders
• Deputizing for product management, e.g., in the development of business requirements and specifications
• Responsibility for test processes, defect management, and reporting
• Continuous optimization of test methods and processes
• Active participation in the creation of synthetic test data as well as in the setup and further development of test automation
• Support during acceptance tests (UAT), releases, and go-lives

Why you succeed

For this exciting role, we are looking for committed and customer-oriented personalities with the following desired profile:

• Completed training or studies (HF / FH / University) in business informatics or comparable education
• Experience in test management in an agile IT environment is an advantage
• Solid knowledge of agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, ideally SAFe)
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Xray)
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style
• Assertiveness as well as very good communication skills
• ISTQB certification is an advantage
• Very good German skills, good English skills, any additional national language is an advantage

We offer

• A unique opportunity to work in a versatile environment, take responsibility, and participate in interesting IT projects
• High degree of creative freedom and modern tools
• Flexible working conditions and possibility of home office
• Modern office premises in a central location near the train station
• Business smartphone with subscription, half-fare travelcard, and an attractive training offer
• At least 25 vacation days and the possibility of workation

Become part of our team

Are you ready for a new challenge with a workplace near St. Gallen main station? If yes, we look forward to receiving your application documents.

Application process

01Send us your documentsYour skills match our requirements? Then send us your complete dossier via the application form or by email.

02We contact youWe review your documents and either we or our external personnel service provider will contact you for an initial exchange.

03We deepen our acquaintanceAt two meetings at IGS, we check if we are a good fit. And if you like, you can also complete a trial day with us.

04The decision is madeAfterwards, you and our respective recruitment team decide individually whether we want to go a common path and conclude a contract. This is the actual starting signal!

Questions & answers

Optimal for us are your complete CV, all work references and certificates of education and training as well as diplomas. Please write two to three sentences explaining why you are interested in this job.

We look forward to receiving an email with your documents as a PDF. Or even better: use the application form on our website, where you can upload your documents directly as a PDF.

Within three working days, you will receive an acknowledgment of receipt from us. Depending on the status of the recruitment process and any (holiday) absences, it may take up to two weeks before you receive a response regarding the next steps.

Spontaneous applications are welcome. We are happy to check whether you fit our profiles and whether we have a corresponding vacancy in the near future.

However, depending on the profile, it may take some time before we can provide a conclusive answer. We therefore ask for your patience.

Yes, gladly. We also welcome (unsolicited) applications from career starters or students who are, for example, looking for holiday jobs or employment as working students.

We currently work with selected recruitment agencies under corresponding contractual agreements. Therefore, please do not submit dossiers without prior consultation. Thank you for your understanding.

What you can count on

Not only do you have something to offer, but so do we. The satisfaction of our employees is important to us. The following benefits await you with us.

Flexible working hours

Modern working environment, standing desk

Home office possible

Central workplace near main station

Generous opportunities for further training

40-hour week, 5–6 weeks vacation

Business iPhone with Swiss flat rate

Private accident insurance

Contribution to childcare costs