Reliability and Quality Architect – API, Data & Applications (d/f/m)
TK ELEVATOR IBERICA HOLDING, SL UNIPERSONAL — Madrid, Spain
Who we are
TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.
What we expect
Role Overview
We are seeking a Reliability and Quality Architect to lead our quality strategy for APIs, data, and digital applications across the Architecture & Technology organization.
This role ensures our platforms and products meet the highest standards of reliability, performance, and testability — from cloud-based APIs to data pipelines and end-user applications. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with a passion for automation, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and drive the automation and quality strategy for APIs, web, and mobile applications consuming cloud data
- Establish and enforce testability and quality standards across applications, APIs, and data workflows
- Implement and optimize API testing, mocking, and contract validation to ensure robust integrations
- Ensure data quality validation and testing across analytics and ETL pipelines (e.g., Databricks workflows)
- Lead performance, scalability, and reliability testing for APIs and applications
- Collaborate with security teams to integrate security and compliance testing into delivery workflows
- Promote standardization of QA tools, frameworks, and pipelines across teams
- Foster a quality-first culture by promoting testability, TDD/BDD practices, and continuous improvement
Who we are looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, test automation, or reliability architecture
- Strong knowledge of API and application testing using tools like Postman, Playwright, pytest, or similar
- Familiarity with data validation, ETL testing, and analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, SQL)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, SonarQube, or similar
- Understanding of modern development practices such as TDD, BDD, and contract-driven testing
- Strong team player – collaborates effectively across global, cross-functional teams, building trust and alignment
- Ownership and getting-things-done mindset – takes initiative, ensures quality outcomes, and delivers results reliably in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for improving software quality through automation and innovation
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
What we offer
- Health and Safety –Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities
- Flexibility –We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options
- Collaboration & diversity –Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation
- Development –Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally
- Creative leeway –We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no-blame-culture
- Sustainability –We act with responsibility and environmental awareness
- Work environment –We have modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals in the canteen, free parking and discounted public transport tickets
Additional information
At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!
As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let’s overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.
Contact
Please apply online in English, including your notice period and salary expectation.
Talent Acquisition
Alexandra Dreger
Job details
| Posting date: | 2025/10/14 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Experienced professionals |
| Contract limitation: | Permanent, Full Time |
| Work Modality: | Hybrid |
| Job family: | Information Technology |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | ES_ET_EA_IBA_TKE00719 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Unsolicited Submissions from Recruitment Agencies and Third Parties
TK Elevator does not accept candidate submissions, applications, or profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or other third parties unless a written agreement has been executed in advance by an authorized representative of TK Elevator.
