Lead QA Automation

Valtech; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid work options

Career development and international I

Cutting-edge tools and training

Job summary

Valtech is seeking a Lead QA Automation to own the quality strategy across several squads in Paris, driving automated testing and AI-assisted tooling while aligning with delivery leadership. You will lead a team of QA engineers, push for high test coverage, and ensure releases meet defined quality standards.

You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering, mentoring peers and embedding QA into agile delivery with a focus on performance, reliability and end-to-end quality across

Qualifications

• Solid experience in QA engineering with leadership responsibilities.
• Hands-on expertise in test automation frameworks and tooling.
• Experience testing large-scale e-commerce or omnichannel platforms.
• Experience in change management, training and supporting teams.
• Comfortable working across SAFe/Agile delivery models.
• Fluent French and English.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the quality strategy for owned squads.
• Own test plans and sign-off criteria for releases.
• Build and grow automated test coverage with QA craft community.
• Manage test backlog, defect triage and resolution tracking.
• Ensure environments/datasets are fit for purpose and reliable.
• Report QA status and release readiness with actionable metrics.
• Mentor QA engineers within squads and transverse QA community.
• Support AI-driven QA initiatives and tooling.
• Provide KPIs and roadmaps to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-program quality efforts and raise standards.

Skills

QA leadership

Test automation

E-commerce testing

Change management

SAFe/Agile delivery

French

English

Job description

Lead QA Automation (all genders)

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

Context

Valtech delivers and operates business-critical digital platforms for large, complex e-commerce and omnichannel ecosystems, under high expectations of quality, performance and reliability. Within this context, quality execution must be predictable, automated where possible, and closely embedded in each squad's delivery rhythm. The Lead QA is the operational backbone of quality on the ground — translating the Head of Quality's vision and standards into concrete test strategy, coverage and outcomes at squad/program level leveraging AI as much as possible. The Lead QA ensures QA is never a bottleneck, never a silo, and always a trusted signal for release readiness.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

We are proud of:

• The work we do and the innovation we drive
• Our values of share, care and dare
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration

The role

You report to a Head of Quality and as a Lead QA Automation (all genders), you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring+8 years of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impac with day-to-day alignment to the Delivery/Squad Lead(s) of the programs supported.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo
• A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing
• Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)

Role Purpose

Own quality strategy and outcomes for several squads. Ensure releases are tested to agreed standards, automation coverage grows sustainably, and QA outcomes are clearly and proactively communicated to delivery and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the quality strategy (functional, regression, non-regression, integration, performance where relevant) for owned squads
• Own the test plan and sign-off criteria for releases, in line with Head of Quality standards
• Build, maintain and grow automated test coverage, in coordination with the transverse QA craft/community
• Manage and prioritize the test backlog, defect triage and resolution tracking
• Ensure test environments and datasets are fit for purpose, escalating reliability issues to the Head of Quality where transverse
• Report QA status, risks and release readiness to delivery leads and business stakeholders with clear, actionable metrics
• Mentor and coordinate QA engineers/testers within the squad(s); contribute to the transverse QA community animated by the Head of Quality
• Support the adoption of AI-driven QA initiatives and automation tooling defined at Head of Quality level
• Provide and support KPIs and indicators to show and help to put the teams in a continuous improvement process
• Provide structured, conviction-led technology reporting and roadmaps to the client and Valtech leadership
• Be a collaborative team coordinator, pragmatic under delivery pressure, and proactive in raising quality standards rather than waiting for issues to surface.

Your Profile

The Lead QA owns execution: quality strategy, coverage, release sign-off and day-to-day team coordination at squad/program level. Vision, cross-program standards, QA commitments at initiative/epic level, and business-facing QA accountability remain owned by the Head of Quality. The Lead QA is the primary escalation point from squad-level QA into the transverse craft model — QA silos are not acceptable, and the Senior QA is expected to actively engage with the wider QA community rather than operate in isolation.

Must have qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:

• Solid experience in QA engineering, including team coordination or lead responsibilities
• Strong hands‑on expertise in test automation frameworks and tooling
• Experience testing large-scale e-commerce or omnichannel platforms
• Experience in change management, communicating, training and supporting the teams
• Comfortable working across SAFe/Agile delivery models (Epic/User Story, DoR/DoD)
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented and organized, with the communication skills to translate test results into clear risk and readiness signals for delivery and business stakeholders.
• Fluent French and English

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

The benefits

This is a permanent position based in Paris/France.

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (3 days at the client’s office)
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting‑edge tools, training and industry experts

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

As per the AGG (General Equal Treatment Act) in Germany and equivalent in France, jobs must be advertised in a gender-neutral manner. We use the statement (all genders) to make it clear that this position is open to all genders in these countries, even if the job title itself can be translated or interpreted as "masculine" in the French or German language.