Test Leader (French Speaker)

Inetum Portugal; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Inetum Portugal is seeking a Test Leader to drive testing activities across strategic projects, ensuring software quality and delivery excellence. You will define test strategies, coordinate testing, and report progress to stakeholders in an Agile environment.

The role combines hands-on testing expertise with team coordination, collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases. French proficiency is required, and the workplace is hybrid in Lisbon, Portugal.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Test leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile testing

API testing

SQL

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Octane

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Inetum is a European leader in digital services, supporting organizations as they navigate continuous technological change. The company helps clients accelerate their digital transformation through a broad portfolio that includes consulting, application services, digital engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, platforms, and infrastructure services

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.

Additional Information

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