Test Leader

Job Description

We are looking for a Test Leader to drive testing activities across strategic projects, ensuring software quality, delivery excellence and effective stakeholder communication.

You will play a key role in defining test strategies, coordinating testing activities, leading test execution and supporting project governance in an Agile environment. This position combines hands-on testing expertise with team coordination and close collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Define and contribute to test strategies, test plans and testing schedules.
• Coordinate and support software testers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure the execution and monitoring of test activities and deliverables.
• Manage test campaigns, defects and related reporting.
• Identify, assess and communicate project risks impacting quality or delivery.
• Provide visibility on testing progress through regular stakeholder reporting.
• Support Go/No-Go decisions with clear and accurate testing information.
• Facilitate defect review and test progress meetings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and testing best practices.
• Ensure compliance with established testing processes, methodologies and standards.

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing activities.
• Experience defining test strategies, test plans and test schedules.
• Experience coordinating testing teams or testing activities.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and ISTQB principles.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Experience with Octane, Jira and Confluence.
• Knowledge of API testing.
• Knowledge of SQL.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify, manage and follow up on testing risks and issues.
• Professional proficiency in French.

Nice to have:

• Experience in insurance or banking projects.
• ISTQB certification.
• Experience working in international environments.
• Strong conflict management and prioritization skills.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on quality delivery.

Qualifications

Additional Information

• Workplace type: Hybrid (50% onsite, 50% remote).
• Location: Lisbon