Mbah Sama - Software Tester according to Bank Requirements

Q: Where is Mbah based?

Mbah is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Mbah speak?

Mbah speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mbah have?

Mbah has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Mbah has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 26 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Mbah may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mbah's latest experience?

Mbah's most recent position is Software Tester according to Bank Requirements at comdirect .

Q: What companies has Mbah worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mbah has worked for comdirect , Statistisches Bundesamt , Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale , CREDIT PLUS Bank AG , and ATRUVIA AG .

Q: Which industries is Mbah most experienced in?

Mbah is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Telecommunication , and Retail . Mbah also has some experience in Automotive , Education , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Mbah most experienced in?

Mbah is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management . Mbah also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Product Development , and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Mbah worked in recently?

Mbah has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Retail , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Mbah worked in recently?

Mbah has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jun 2024 - Jun 2025

1 year 1 month

Quickborn, Germany

Software Tester according to Bank Requirements

comdirect

Responsibility for testing and quality assurance of application processes
Creation and execution of test cases based on defined acceptance criteria
Documentation of deviations and analysis as well as initiation of necessary corrective actions
Ensuring the flow of information within the team and with other departments
Maintenance and expansion of test automation
Adaptation of the Selenium-based automation for each release & sprint changes
Expansion of test automation through new processes
Execution of security tests
Identification of common vulnerabilities (e.g. XSS, SQL injection, insecure headers) through automated tests in the CI/CD flow
Use of technologies Selenium (including integration with security scanners like OWASP ZAP), Unix/SQL environments and optionally Cypress, SAP, C#, Java, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, REST API, Postman, HP-ALM, SSI, Octane, WinSCP.

Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

8 months

Wiesbaden, Germany

Senior QA Expert in Load and Performance Tests

Statistisches Bundesamt

Planning the load tests
Setup of load test scenarios
Reporting and analysis of load test results
Developing recommendations to improve performance and load behavior
Test automation with Selenium, Gherkin, Cucumber
Use of technologies JavaScript, node.js, Java, Postman, Helm, Cloudogu (SCM-Manager), Jira, Confluence, REST API, Git, Robot Framework, Maven, Jenkins, Grafana.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Test Manager for Integration

Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale

Test data management
Reviews of user stories and technical design docs
Creation of technical solution design
Coordination of tests between IT and the business side
Functional, technical and integration tests for GEVO, recalculation, pre-entries, rating systems, payment transactions and booking processes
Creation of test reports and updating existing documentation
Planning and conducting functional application tests
Use of technologies SAP, C#, Java, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, REST API, Postman, SSI, HP-ALM.

Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

2 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Test Specialist for Bank Compliance Data Deletion

CREDIT PLUS Bank AG

Test data management
Execution of automated and manual tests as part of bank compliance and project tasks
Execution of security and usability tests
Creation of test reports and updating existing documentation
Planning and conducting functional application tests
Use of technologies Java, GitLab, SVN, Selenium, Jira, Confluence, REST API, SSI, Grafana, SOAPUI, OracleSQL Developer, CI/CD pipeline.

May 2022 - Oct 2022

6 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

SCRUM Master and Test Specialist

ATRUVIA AG

Further development of automated tests in FitNesse
Management of test pipelines in Jenkins
Test environment setup and administration
Test data management
Execution of automated and manual tests as part of maintenance and project tasks
Creation of functional specs and updating existing documentation
Execution of acceptance tests for online and mobile banking, SEPA payments and instant payments
Planning and conducting functional application tests
Supporting the team with training
Moderating meetings and other discussions in the team
Use of technologies Java, Glassfish, Spring Boot, GitLab, SSI, SVN, JavaScript, Bank Workplace (BA), REST API, FitNesse, Dynatrace, IBM Notes, AQUA.

Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

9 months

Cologne, Germany

Test Specialist / User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

REWE Digital

Application evaluation
Creation of automated tests
Test environment setup and administration
Execution of automated tests
Creation and documentation of automated tests
Further development of Groovy test framework
Use of technologies Cypress, Selenium, Gherkin, Cucumber, GitLab, Grafana, JavaScript, Node.js, OpenShift, Groovy, ReadyAPI, Helm, AngularJS, REST API, Postman, Squirrel, Linux, CI/CD pipeline.

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

6 months

Cologne, Germany

On-site

Test Manager

AXA-Cologne

Interface between onsite test team and offshore test team
Creation of test concepts and test strategy
Test planning and test coordination
Resource planning
KPI design and coordination of cross-functional meetings with top management
Presentation of test results and introduction of specific improvements
Evaluation of new applications
Use of technologies Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, CI/CD pipeline, REST API, Groovy, GuideWire, Java, Selenium.

Jul 2020 - Oct 2021

1 year 4 months

Dresden, Germany

Test Manager / Load and Performance Testing (LuP)

BIKE24 GmbH

Test design
Test coordination
Test result analysis
Execution of automated tests
Creation of LuP test scenarios
Creation and documentation of automated tests
Evaluation of LuP test applications
Use of technologies Linux, JMeter, LoadNinja, REST API, Postman, BlazeMeter, Grafana, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, CI/CD pipeline.

Jan 2020 - May 2022

2 years 5 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Test Manager / Tester

Deutsche Bank

Test planning, test design, test coordination
Execution of manual and automated tests in regulatory compliance
Creation and documentation of manual and automated tests
Use of technologies Jira, Confluence, HP ALM, C#, Gherkin, Selenium, JMeter, SpecFlow, Azure, REST API, Postman, Swagger, Python, SSI, Linux, CI/CD pipeline.

May 2019 - Sep 2019

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Server Administrator

Justizbehörde Hamburg

Definition of test servers and setup of RDC
Setup, configuration, and testing of the server
Setup of a migration server
Adjustment of GPOs and, if needed, requesting unlocks
Implementation of SSO using the Shibboleth tool
Establish database connections and test migrations
Web-KASH client and integration of specialized applications
Creation of the migration report.

Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

6 months

Essen, Germany

QA Test Manager

E.ON Digital Technology GmbH

Quality strategy
Test design
Test planning
Test reporting
Planning security tests
Use of technologies Jira, Confluence, REST API, Postman, Jenkins, Selenium, JMeter.

Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Test Automation Engineer

Deposit Solutions GmbH

Test planning, test design
Defining and developing the test strategy
Automated test creation and execution for domestic and foreign transactions, SEPA and instant payments, credit card transactions, mobile payments
Other automated tests in customer account management, processing and monitoring transactions, booking processes, real-time account balance and transaction information
Introduced a REST API Selenium test framework
Use of technologies Git, Jira, Confluence, Docker, Gherkin, Selenium, CI/CD with Jenkins, JMeter, REST API, Postman.

Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

10 months

Neu-Isenburg, Germany

Test Automation Engineer

Lufthansa - Airplus

Test design and test automation
Evaluating test automation tools
Introduced a new test framework with Selenium
Defect management
Concept and strategy for CI in the Scrum team
Use of technologies Git, CI/CD with Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Dynamics, TOSCA, Selenium, TestNG, JMeter.

Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

10 months

Bern, Switzerland

Program Test Manager

Informatik Service Center – Federal Police and Justice Department ISC-EJPD

Fixed-term assignment as consultant through AWK Group AG, Zurich
Program Test Manager for the Telecommunications Monitoring program
Defining the test strategy to ensure quality across the entire program
Coordinating end-to-end test activities
Test reporting to program management
Defect management
Test planning and implementing the release roadmap
Use of technologies HP-ALM, HERMES, and Jira.

May 2015 - Feb 2017

1 year 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Agile Test Manager

Otto (GmbH & Co KG)

Worked in a project team of 18 people, coordinated test activities in the Scrum team
Test automation of native apps
Creating and executing test strategies and test scripts on desktop and mobile devices
Test case creation, test execution and responsible test documentation
Version control and deployment oversight
Primary contact for continuous deployment
Use of technologies Scrum, IntelliJ, Jira, Confluence, AWS, MongoDB, RoboMongo, CI/CD with Jenkins, Java, JSON, JavaScript, Gherkin, Selenium, Cucumber, Appium, XML.

Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

8 months

Hanover, Germany

Test Manager / Test Coordinator in Operational Testing

Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale

Working in a project team of 18 members, designing and technically implementing tests for various data domains
Executing system tests for payment transactions
Providing necessary data, creating and executing Linux test scripts
Coordinating test activities and results with the business department
Creating test cases, executing tests and being responsible for test documentation
Using technologies IBM InfoSphere, HPQC, ETL, Shell, SQL, DB2, MySQL, SAP-BA, Unix, Lotus Notes.

Mar 2014 - Jul 2014

5 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Test Lead for Network Intelligence System

GfK

Test Lead for Oracle Streams, databases, and Production Suite
Reviewing requirements for testability
Defining test conditions and prerequisites
Developing, documenting, and executing test cases based on functional requirements, including regression tests
Defect management, test logging and reporting
Developing and executing test scripts for encrypted UI tests
Acting as interface to development for Oracle Streams
Supporting the implementation strategy for test automation
Using technologies ETL, Shell, SQL, Oracle Exadata 11g, IBM Netezza, SQL Developer, Microsoft TFS, Aginity, PuTTY, SQuirreL.

Sep 2011 - Oct 2013

2 years 2 months

Munich, Germany

Software Test Manager

(BMW + mini) digital

Test lead and Scrum Master on duty for a Scrum team of 13 people
Planning black-box and white-box tests
Creating and executing manual and automated tests
Verifying and reviewing user stories
Estimating test effort
Monitoring and controlling test progress
Defect management, logging and reporting
Acting as proxy for the Product Owner, coordinating daily, planning and retrospectives
Monitoring the burndown chart, coordinating extensive regression tests
Using technologies Java, REST API, HPQC, CQ5, Selenium, Maven, Jira, SharePoint, Confluence, JavaScript, HTML5, Spring Boot.

Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

1 year

Bonn, Germany

Consultant for Cluster Test Data Management and BI/Data Warehouse

Deutsche Telekom AG

Quality assurance in the business intelligence environment
Applying the hub-and-spoke approach with various data marts
Analyzing business concepts, test planning, test case creation
Performing and evaluating component, system, and integration tests in the data warehouse
Testing workstreams like ETL processes, cube creation, OLAP analysis
Conducting regression tests, bug tracking and coordination with development
Using technologies HPQC, Jira, SQL, Shell, Groovy, UC4, Cognos, Ab Initio, SQL Developer, TOAD, Oracle 10g.

Oct 2007 - Jul 2010

2 years 10 months

Bonn, Germany

Junior Tester and Test Coordinator

T-Mobile International

Quality assurance of mobile data devices, navigation systems, netbooks, and mobile routers
Coordinating tests of Huawei devices in a project team of 15 people
Creating acceptance and integration tests, manual and automated tests, as well as drive tests
Preparing test documents and deviation management
Implementing risk-based testing
Acting as interface between service integration and terminal integration
Using technologies HPQC, AutoIT, EDGE/GPRS, HSxPA/UMTS, Wi-Fi, GPS, A-GPS, Citrix.

Aug 2007 - Aug 2007

1 month

Euskirchen, Germany

Business Analyst Fraud Prevention

T-COM Telekom Deutschland GmbH

Analysis of contract data and customer payments for inconsistencies.

Feb 2007 - Aug 2007

7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Business Analyst Web-Rollout

Sparkassen-Servicegesellschaft für Zahlungssysteme und Elektronische Vertriebskanäle im Rheinland mbH & Co. KG (sfze)

Responsible communication with the Sparkasse branches
Creation of complete websites for the Sparkasse branches
Implementation of module-specific changes and coordination of bug fixes
Use of technologies: HTML, JavaScript, PHP, CMS, DB2.

Jan 2007 - Feb 2007

2 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Business Analyst Sharepoint Services

Capgemini

Development of templates to transfer Excel project data into SharePoint
Creation and customization of forms, lists, libraries and views.

Jun 2005 - Dec 2006

1 year 7 months

Bonn, Germany

Webportal Administrator

Schulen-ans-Netz e.V.

Monitoring of the web portal lo-net.de
Administration of user accounts.

Sep 2001 - Dec 2001

4 months

Bonn, Germany

Project Assistant

Interdisziplinäres Zentrum für komplexe Systeme der Universität Bonn

Sep 2001 - Dec 2001

4 months

Bonn, Germany

Database Developer / Windows Network Administrator

International Human Dimensions Program for Sustainable Development

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (7 years), Telecommunication (4 years), Retail (3.5 years), Automotive (2 years), Education (2 years), and Government and Administration (1.5 years).

Banking and Finance

Telecommunication

Retail

Automotive

Education

Government and Administration

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (16.5 years), Information Technology (15 years), Project Management (3 years), Business Intelligence (1 year), Product Development (0.5 years), and Research and Development (0.5 years).

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Research and Development

Languages

English

Native

German

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 2016 - Jun 2019

University of Bangor

Chartered Banker MBA · Bangor, United Kingdom

Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

Munich Business School

Master of Business Administration · Munich, Germany

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Bachelor of Science · Computer Science · Düsseldorf, Germany

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Certifications & licenses

ISTQB Certified Foundation Level

Certified Scrum Master

Certified Scrum Product Owner

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mbah based?

Mbah is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Mbah speak?

Mbah speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Mbah have?

Mbah has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Mbah has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 26 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Mbah may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mbah be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mbah would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Tester according to Bank Requirements, Senior QA Expert in Load and Performance Tests, Senior Test Manager for Integration.

What is Mbah's latest experience?

Mbah's most recent position is Software Tester according to Bank Requirements at comdirect.

What companies has Mbah worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mbah has worked for comdirect, Statistisches Bundesamt, Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale, CREDIT PLUS Bank AG, and ATRUVIA AG.

Which industries is Mbah most experienced in?

Mbah is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Telecommunication, and Retail. Mbah also has some experience in Automotive, Education, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Mbah most experienced in?

Mbah is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Information Technology (IT), and Project Management. Mbah also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Mbah worked in recently?

Mbah has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Retail, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas has Mbah worked in recently?

Mbah has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

What is Mbah's education?

Mbah holds a Doctorate in Computer Science from Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University Bonn, a Master from University of Bangor, a Master from Munich Business School and a Bachelor in Computer Science from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf.

Does Mbah have any certificates?

Mbah has 3 certificates. These include: ISTQB Certified Foundation Level, Certified Scrum Master, and Certified Scrum Product Owner.

What is the availability of Mbah?

Mbah is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mbah?

Mbah's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.