Senior Test Manager – Remote/Hybrid, Drive Quality & Automation

Capgemini; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a Test Manager to lead test activities across development projects in Portugal. You will design test strategies, coordinate planning, and drive execution while ensuring high-quality software releases for web applications, APIs, and business processes.

Qualified candidates bring ISTQB certification, 6+ years in software testing, strong JIRA/Confluence skills, and proficiency in SQL and Python. This role combines hands-on testing with test leadership in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Test Manager (ISTQB certified or equivalent).
• At least 6 years' experience in software testing, including roles such as Tester, Test Analyst, Test Designer, or Test Automation Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, and AI-driven testing.
• Experience in test case design, test data preparation, test execution, and defect management.
• Working knowledge of SQL and Python.
• Understanding of data anonymization principles and practices.
• Basic experience with test automation and testing cloud-based services.
• Familiarity with CSV, Excel, XML, JSON, and Parquet data formats.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate test activities, including strategy, planning, execution, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Perform hands-on manual testing of web applications, APIs, and business processes.
• Design and execute test cases, prepare test data, and manage the defect lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to ensure quality across the SDLC.
• Monitor test progress, risks, and quality metrics with clear status reporting.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to test automation and cloud testing.

Skills

Test management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

English fluency

Education

ISTQB certified or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Python

SQL

AI-driven testing

Cloud testing

CSV/Excel/JSON/Parquet

Job description

Capgemini is seeking a Test Manager to lead test activities across development projects in Portugal. You will design test strategies, coordinate planning, and drive execution while ensuring high-quality software releases for web applications, APIs, and business processes.

Qualified candidates bring ISTQB certification, 6+ years in software testing, strong JIRA/Confluence skills, and proficiency in SQL and Python. This role combines hands-on testing with test leadership in a hybrid work setup.