Merck KGaA Posted October 8, 2026

Solution Architect / Expert Test & Application Life Cycle Mgmt.

Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

We are looking for an experienced Solution Expert–Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) to join our team. In this role, you will be the go-to expert for our ALM toolchain, driving the adoption, governance, and continuous improvement of our testing and quality management platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our software delivery processes are efficient, traceable, and aligned with enterprise standards.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for ALM platforms, providing guidance, training, and best-practice recommendations to development, QA, and project teams.

Configure, administer, and maintain ALM tools, including user management, project setup, workflows, and integrations with other enterprise systems.

Own and operate the ALM toolchain, with a primary focus on leading Lifecycle and Test management platforms

Drive adoption of standardized testing processes and ALM governance frameworks across the organization.

Collaborate with project managers, developers, and QA engineers to define and implement test strategies, test plans, and quality gates.

Contribute to roadmap planning for the ALM toolchain, evaluating new features, upgrades, and emerging technologies.

Ensure compliance with internal IT policies, data governance standards, and audit requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken); German is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, detail-oriented working style.

Good ‘hands-on’ Knowledge of established Application Lifecycle Management and Testing tools such as MicroFocus/Open Text ALM, UI Path, Tricentis qTest, etc.

Experience with test management best practices, including requirements traceability, defect lifecycle management, and test coverage analysis.

Provides a wide IT knowledge in various areas such as

Infrastructure, Applications including SAP / SAP-Basis, Compliance and Cypher Security, Service Management

Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., Life Sciences, Pharma) and familiarity with GxP validation or CSV (Computer System Validation) requirements is a strong advantage.

Exposure to the SAP ecosystem or other enterprise ERP platforms.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Information Technology
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 1683 comparable Information Technology roles across 95 biopharma companies.

1683Comparable roles tracked
1547Currently active
95Companies hiring similar roles
45Countries represented

Salary context

290 of 1683 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

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Lowest disclosed · MedTech Field Service Software Tech Entry level - Batesville, IN · IQVIA $27/hr – $30/hr (≈ $56,160–$62,400/yr)
Peer group range $59,280 – $400,000 (median $175,100)

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United States552
Spain108
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Seniority mix

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Senior406
Manager204
Principal104
Associate Director90
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Associate54
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc33
Senior Director22
Executive/VP7

Therapeutic area mix

12 of 1683 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

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Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
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