Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Test Manager fixed-term 12 months 100%
- 04 September 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the exciting world of taxes at the Kantonales Steueramt! Be part of a supportive team in Zürich Altstetten.
Tasks
- Manage test processes for assigned applications during changes.
- Analyze software modifications to create test concepts and plans.
- Coordinate resources for testing and create consolidated test reports.
Skills
- Experience in a similar role and a degree in IT required.
- Strong initiative and service orientation are essential.
- Fluent German communication skills are a must.
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About the job
Test Manager fixed-term 12 months 100%Welcome to the fascinating world of taxes! The cantonal tax office, together with the municipal tax offices, collects taxes for the federal government, the canton, and the municipalities. We support private individuals and companies throughout the entire tax collection process. Around 800 qualified employees are committed to this at the location in Zurich Altstetten.
As a Test Manager, you bear a central responsibility in our change process. Our services support over 2,500 municipal and cantonal employees daily, as well as over one million private individuals and companies annually with tax declarations. Our specialised applications are developed by suppliers and integrated and operated by us.
To strengthen our test management team, we are looking for a temporary assistant who will take on a role of lasting significance for the canton of Zurich for 12 months from the start date. There is possibly the opportunity to extend the employment beyond this or to switch to a permanent position.
Your tasks
- In your role, you are responsible for test management in relation to adjustments of assigned applications.
- You analyse individual software adjustments and develop the test concept and test planning from them.
- You coordinate resources during test execution (test paths, data, accounts, and tools), support the creation and execution of manual E2E test cases, and prepare consolidated test reports.
- You work closely with release management, application managers, and specialists from the departments. You represent the release manager during their absences.
- Approximately 20% of your working time is spent managing the operation of our test management and ticket systems with our providers.
- Together with your colleagues, you optimise processes in test, release, and deployment management.
Your profile
- You have solid professional experience in a comparable role and quickly familiarise yourself with your new environment.
- You hold an advanced degree in computer science. Certifications such as ITIL® or ISTQB are advantageous.
- You are comfortable in a team undergoing change and are motivated to actively develop yourself and your colleagues.
- You work in a structured manner and act responsibly.
- You know how to lead your colleagues laterally.
- Your initiative, service orientation, and confident German language skills, both spoken and written, complete your profile.
Our offer
- A broad and challenging range of topics.
- A stable working environment with long-term and sustainable projects.
- An outstanding training offer and the time to take advantage of it.
- Flexible working hours and the possibility to top up holidays with flexitime balance.
- Excellent connections to all means of transport.
Interested?
Then apply now – we look forward to meeting you. Please note that we only process applications submitted via our online tool.
For further information about the position, Simon Berger (Team Leader Change) is available at Tel.: +41 43 257 41 77 or email: simon.berger@zh.ch.
For questions about the application process, Aleksandra Corzun (Recruiting Partner) can assist you at Tel.: +41 43 257 65 28.
Your new environment: Working at the Tax Office
