Thomas Pacher - QA Tech Lead

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Kollnbrunn, Austria and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is QA Tech Lead at ready2order GmbH .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for ready2order GmbH , WienIT GmbH , UNIQA Österreich Versicherung AG , Allane SE , and Editel GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Insurance , and Healthcare . Thomas also has some experience in Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Product Development , and Information Technology (IT) . Thomas also has some experience in Operations , Procurement and Purchasing , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development .

Recommended expert

Kollnbrunn, Austria

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 6 months

QA Tech Lead

ready2order GmbH

Leading a team of QA engineers
Implementing effective test strategies, driving the test automation strategy
Hands-on testing for the web and mobile applications (iOS, Android)
Creating, maintaining, and executing test plans and documenting test results (TestRail)
Evaluating and integrating new tools to improve the testing process (e.g., Playwright)

Nov 2023 - Aug 2024

10 months

SAP Test Engineer / Test Automation Engineer

WienIT GmbH

Creating, executing, and maintaining automated and manual test cases in the SAP environment (Tosca, Zephyr)
Documenting and analyzing test results
Developing test designs with Tricentis Tosca
Active member of a Scrum team

Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year

Test Automation Engineer

UNIQA Österreich Versicherung AG

Developing test designs
Implementing automated end-to-end tests with Tricentis Tosca
Executing and analyzing regression tests
Optimizing processes
Close communication with test analysts

Mar 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 7 months

Test Automation Engineer / Test Engineer

Allane SE

Implementing automated end-to-end tests with Cypress (TypeScript, Gherkin)
Maintaining test data in the test environments
Test coordination for automation
Creating, executing, and maintaining automated test cases
Performing smoke and regression tests
Maintaining and enhancing automated tests in CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins
Accepting user stories in the Scrum team
Documenting and reporting test results
Onboarding and training internal staff

Aug 2018 - Mar 2022

3 years 8 months

Test Automation Engineer / Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Editel GmbH

Designing, implementing, and improving automated tests (UI, API, database) with Tricentis Tosca
Implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the Tosca infrastructure (configurations, Tosca server, DEX agents, CI integration)
Providing support and communication for test infrastructure issues
Planning and executing smoke and regression tests
Performing manual tests
Close agile collaboration with development, product owners, and analysts
Documenting and analyzing test results
Creating effort estimates
Active member of a Scrum team
Onboarding and training new team members

Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

5 months

Test Automation Consultant / Trainer

Qualysoft GmbH

Automating tests with Tricentis Tosca
Monitoring and reporting test progress
Documenting and presenting test results
Advising clients on appropriate quality assurance measures
Conducting Tosca certification training as a certified Tosca trainer

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

3 years 1 month

App Developer

Intertechno Funk-Technik GmbH

Planning and designing a radio-based smart home system
Developing an Android and iOS app with Ionic 3+, Angular 6+
Publishing the apps to the app stores
Maintenance and bug fixing

Sep 2017 - Feb 2018

6 months

Quality Assurance Engineer

Compax Software Development GmbH

Creating, executing and documenting automated and manual tests
Participating in the design and development process
Presenting new features to the product owner

Aug 2016 - Sep 2017

1 year 2 months

Quality Assurance Engineer

finderly GmbH (Shpock)

Creating and enhancing efficient and comprehensive test workflows
Testing (manual and automated) of the iOS and Android app throughout the entire software development process
Supporting other technical areas when tests are needed
Checking app stability using crash report aggregation services
Setting up and expanding UI test automation (XCTest, Espresso)

Nov 2013 - Aug 2016

2 years 10 months

Software Test and Specification Engineer

Openlink International GmbH

Performing module, integration and system tests
Creating, executing and maintaining test cases (HP Quality Center)
Developing automated test cases (QuickTest Professional / UFT)
Generating appropriate test data for manual and automated tests
Supporting product management in the requirements and design phase
Estimating effort
Creating specifications for feature enhancements
Conducting reviews
Assisting the development department with problem analysis
Second-level support
Assisting customers with beta testing
Supporting the documentation department

Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

8 months

Technical Sales

Nextsystem Vertriebsgesm.b.H.

Technical preparation of quotations
Quotation creation with SAP
Support and assistance for the sales team
Gathering information from suppliers
Supplier negotiations
Support for administrative tasks
Testing, inspecting and configuring products/devices

Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

10 months

Civilian Service / Paramedic

Red Cross

Paramedic or SEF training

Jul 2010 - Aug 2010

2 months

Service Technician for Medical Products

KCI Austria GmbH

Internship: Maintenance and repair of medical products

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 Information Technology (10.5 years), Insurance (1.5 years), Healthcare (1 year), and Manufacturing (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Insurance

Healthcare

Manufacturing

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 (12 years), Product Development (7 years), Information Technology (6 years), Operations (1 year), Procurement (0.5 years), and Sales (0.5 years).

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Information Technology

Operations

Procurement

Sales

Skills

Software Testing Tools

Playwright
Cypress
Tricentis Tosca
Cucumber/gherkin
Postman
Soapui
Selenium
Hp Quality Center
Hp Quicktest Professional/hp Unified Functional Testing
Zephyr

Error Management Tools

Confluence
Jira

Documentation

Confluence

App Development

Ionic
Html/html5
Css/css3
Javascript
Angular
Typescript
Java (Android)
Swift (Ios)
Sql
Rest

Other Skills

Basics Of Business Administration
Word Processing (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

Fachhochschule Technikum Wien

Academic App Developer · App Development · Vienna, Austria

Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

Fachhochschule Technikum Wien

Bachelor program in Electronics/Economics, Bachelor of Science in Engineering · Electronics/Economics · Vienna, Austria

Oct 2006 - Jun 2011

HTL Technologisches Gewerbemuseum

Matura · Electronics – Biomedical Engineering · Vienna, Austria

Certifications & licenses

CMAP Certified Mobile App Professional Foundation Level

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

Tricentis Tosca: Automation Engineer (AE1)

Tricentis Tosca: Automation Engineer (AE2)

Tricentis Tosca: Automation Specialist (AS1)

Tricentis Tosca: Automation Specialist (AS2)

Tricentis Tosca: Test Architect Level 1

Tricentis Tosca: Test Design Specialist (TDS1)

Tricentis Tosca: Test Design Specialist (TDS2)

Profile

Created

December 2024

Last Update

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Kollnbrunn, Austria and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: QA Tech Lead, SAP Test Engineer / Test Automation Engineer, Test Automation Engineer.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is QA Tech Lead at ready2order GmbH.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for ready2order GmbH, WienIT GmbH, UNIQA Österreich Versicherung AG, Allane SE, and Editel GmbH.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Insurance, and Healthcare. Thomas also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Product Development, and Information Technology (IT). Thomas also has some experience in Operations, Procurement and Purchasing, and Sales.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Insurance.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Bachelor in Electronics/Economics from Fachhochschule Technikum Wien.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: CMAP Certified Mobile App Professional Foundation Level, ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, and Tricentis Tosca: Automation Engineer (AE1).

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

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