Test UAT Coordinator with German

Test UAT Coordinator (German-speaking)

Location: Hybrid, ~30% on-site

Languages: German B2 (required), English C1/C2

Contract: 6 months + possible extension

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Test UAT Coordinator to oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across multiple workstreams in a large-scale enterprise environment. This role requires excellent coordination, communication, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to independently plan and manage UAT cycles.

You will act as a key interface between business stakeholders, IT teams, testers, and project leadership to ensure smooth and successful UAT execution.

Key Responsibilities

UAT Planning & Preparation

• Independently prepare and maintain UAT test plans, including timelines, resources, scope, and dependencies.

• Ensure that test scenarios and cases fully reflect business requirements.

• Coordinate the creation, review, approval, and ongoing maintenance of UAT test cases.

• Plan and oversee the setup of UAT environments, including test data preparation.

Execution & Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between business units, IT, and testing teams.

• Manage UAT execution across all sub-streams, ensuring alignment and timely delivery.

• Monitor test progress, identify blockers, and address issues to keep UAT activities on track.

Defect Management

• Track, prioritize, and escalate defects identified during UAT.

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution.

• Provide clear reporting and documentation of defect status and testing outcomes.

Closure & Go-Live Readiness

• Consolidate UAT results and prepare recommendations for go/no-go decisions.

• Ensure proper documentation, sign-off, and compliance with acceptance criteria.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work in hybrid delivery models (agile + classical).

• Temporarily take over tasks of related roles when required (e.g., vacation or illness cover).

Required Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a similar field

• OR

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in software testing or quality assurance.

Professional Experience

• 2–3 years of experience as a UAT Coordinator or similar QA role.

• 2–3 years of project experience in software development environments.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of:

  • Testing methodologies

  • Requirements analysis

  • Defect lifecycle & risk analysis

  • Acceptance criteria and quality assurance standards

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Jira + Xray

  • Confluence

Languages

• German: B2 (mandatory)

• English: C1/C2

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong ability to train, guide, and transfer knowledge to users and testers.

• Problem-solving mindset and solution-oriented attitude.

• High empathy and customer orientation.