Software Developer

# Lead Software Developer – Java / Angular / Test Automation

## About the Role

ITech Consult is seeking a **Lead Software Developer** for a project in **Bern and the surrounding region**. In this role, you will actively shape an end-to-end test automation solution while taking responsibility for technical decisions and supporting the development team with your experience and expertise.

The position combines hands-on software development with strong knowledge of software architecture, test automation, and modern development processes. The assignment is planned at **100% capacity through the end of the year**, with an option for extension.

## Key Responsibilities

* Develop and enhance high-quality software solutions using **Java and Angular**.

* Design and optimize **end-to-end test automation solutions**.

* Provide technical leadership for architecture, technology, and implementation decisions.

* Develop and maintain critical software components with a focus on performance, scalability, and availability.

* Mentor and provide technical support to developers while promoting development best practices.

* Further develop test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development and automation processes.

* Contribute to test automation across web UIs, mobile applications, and APIs.

* Work with complex and distributed systems.

## Required Qualifications

* At least **10 years of experience in agile software development** with Java and Angular.

* Several years of experience as a **Lead Developer, Technical Lead**, or in a comparable role.

* Solid experience with test automation frameworks such as **Selenium or Appium**.

* Very good knowledge of:

* Software architecture

* Kubernetes

* Docker

* GitLab

* CI/CD

* Experience with test automation for **web UIs, mobile apps, and APIs**.

* Experience working with complex, distributed systems.

* Completed education in Computer Science or Informatics (**HF/FH/University/ETH**).

* Very good German language skills.

* Good English language skills.

## Preferred Qualifications

* The source job description does not specify additional preferred qualifications beyond the required requirements.

## Skills & Competencies

* Java

* Angular

* Software architecture

* End-to-end test automation

* Selenium

* Appium

* Kubernetes

* Docker

* GitLab

* CI/CD

* Web UI, mobile app, and API testing

* Distributed systems

* Performance, scalability, and availability

* Technical leadership

* Mentoring and developer support

* Agile software development

* Software development best practices

## Education & Experience

**Education**

* Completed education in Informatics/Computer Science from an **HF, FH, University, or ETH**.

**Experience**

* Minimum 10 years of agile software development experience with Java and Angular.

* Several years of experience in a Lead Developer, Technical Lead, or comparable position.

* Experience with test automation frameworks, distributed systems, software architecture, and modern development and automation processes.

## Work Arrangement & Schedule

* **Location:** Bern and surrounding region, Switzerland.

* **Work arrangement:** 2 days on-site; remote work only from Switzerland.

* **Workload:** 100%.

* **Start:** Immediately or by agreement.

* **Duration:** Through the end of the year, with an option for extension.

## Compensation & Benefits

* The source job description does not specify compensation or benefits.

## Compliance / Additional Information

* **Reference Number:** JA

* **Role:** Lead Software Developer / Java / Angular / Test Automation

* ITech Consult is a Swiss company certified according to **ISO 9001:2015**, with offices in Germany and Ireland.

* ITech Consult specializes in placing IT candidates for contract assignments and was founded in 1997 by IT professionals.