Test Lead

Expleo; Salir do Porto; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo is seeking a Test Lead to define and implement the overall test strategy for our project. You will lead and mentor the QA team, plan testing cycles, and ensure comprehensive test coverage across functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.

As a senior QA professional, you will manage defects, collaborate with Development, Product, and DevOps, and report progress and quality metrics to stakeholders. Strong leadership and Agile experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Lead or QA Lead.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience in defining test plans and test strategies.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools (JIRA, Xray, TestRail or similar).
• Solid background in functional and integration testing.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall test strategy for the project
• Lead and mentor the QA team
• Plan, estimate, and manage testing cycles
• Ensure appropriate test coverage (functional, regression, integration, UAT, etc.)
• Manage defects and ensure proper prioritization and resolution
• Collaborate closely with Development, Product, and DevOps teams
• Report testing progress, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders

Skills

Test Lead / QA Lead

Agile / Scrum

Test plans & strategies

Test management tools

Functional testing

Leadership & communication

Education

ISTQB Certification

Tools

JIRA

Xray

TestRail

Job description

Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for your innovation journey. As a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider, we are ideally positioned to help you achieve your ambitions and future-proof your business. With a smart blend of bold thinking and reliable execution, we’re able to fast-track innovation through each step of your value chain.

We are strategically positioned to build value, with global footprint across 30 countries.
We are as global and local as you need us to be, with strong best-in-class pan-European technological centres and unique best-shoring capabilities.

We leverage a network of high value-adding affiliates in consulting and industrial excellence, and leading partners across multiple sectors to provide you with the most comprehensive services and solutions in an ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

-Define and implement the overall test strategy for the project

-Lead and mentor the QA team

-Plan, estimate, and manage testing cycles

-Ensure appropriate test coverage (functional, regression, integration, UAT, etc.)

-Manage defects and ensure proper prioritization and resolution

-Collaborate closely with Development, Product, and DevOps teams

-Report testing progress, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders

Essential skills

-Proven experience as a Test Lead or QA Lead

-Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies

-Experience in defining test plans and test strategies

-Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Xray, TestRail or similar)

-Solid background in functional and integration testing

-Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skil

Desired skills

-Experience in the Financial Services sector (banking, insurance, fintech, payments) – a strong plus

-Experience with test automation

-Exposure to CI/CD environments

-ISTQB certification