Join SEB as an Engineering Manager for Release & Test Automation
If you’re a passionate leader and an advocate for modern testing and release & deploy practices, we’d love to hear from you! Since SEB was founded in 1856, our focus on customers and long-term relationships has been at the heart of our success. We aim to drive positive change by providing capital to help everyone reach their goals and accelerate progress towards a sustainable tomorrow. As a leading financial services group in northern Europe, we’ll help you grow and empower you to take on more responsibility to create a real difference. SEB is a leading northern European financial services group, and at the same time, one of the largest IT employers in the Nordics.
Banking is evolving rapidly, and we take pride in being entrepreneurial and innovative. Our tech teams work tirelessly to future-proof SEB’s digital architecture, making a real difference for our customers and colleagues. Ready to join us on this journey?
We are looking for a driven Engineering Manager to lead the Release & Test Automation team within our Payments & Reporting area. This team plays a crucial role in SEB’s top strategic initiative, the Payment Roadmap, by improving release and deploy processes and advancing end-to-end test automation.
About the Role
The Release & Test Automation team supports feature teams across our domain, focusing on Release & Deploy management and end-to-end test automation through the frameworks we develop.
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead, coach, and inspire your team while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. You’ll partner with other managers and stakeholders in the domain to understand their needs, monitor team performance, and ensure solutions align with SEB’s objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team by setting clear targets, building confidence, and empowering team members to exceed expectations.
- Actively participate in the management team and Payment Roadmap, driving the test automation and release agenda.
- Champion change and innovation in release and deploy practices and promote a culture of continuous improvement to ensure efficient workflows, high-quality releases, and well-tested solutions.
Act as an ambassador for your team, advocating for best practices in Release & Deploy and Test Automation.
To Thrive in This Role
You are a passionate, committed leader with a proven ability to inspire, develop, and manage teams or project organizations. You enjoy new challenges, value continuous learning, and excel at building strong relationships with stakeholders.
Your skills and qualifications include:
- A proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams or project organizations.
- A coaching mindset, with a focus on growth, collaboration, and empowerment.
- Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
It’s a bonus if you have:
- Familiarity with ITIL processes, particularly in Release & Deploy management.
What We Offer
At SEB, we offer an empowering, inclusive, and supportive work environment. While every career journey is unique, our offerings include:
Opportunities to work on SEB’s top-priority initiatives.
A friendly, welcoming, and collaborative culture.
An international working environment with diverse teams.
Attractive compensation and access to SEB staff banking with exclusive benefits.
A modern, hybrid work model and excellent office environment.
Ready to take the next step on your career journey?
Since we select candidates continuously, feel free to send in your application today, but no later than 6th of January 2025. If you have questions about the position please contact Manager Andres Wiberg by mail andreas.wiberg@seb.se or Talent Acquisition Partner, Karl Saeter at karl.saeter@seb.se.
Considering the Christmas holiday, the recruitment process and response time might take a bit longer than usual.
It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.
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