Technical Test Lead

OpportuLand; Union (NJ); Remote; USD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

OpportuLand is seeking a Technical Test Lead to drive test strategy for a European university-wide platform. You will define test levels, lead cross-team testing efforts, and mentor teams in technical testing and automation.

Work remotely within the EU with frequent travel to client sites across Europe. Fluent English and German (A2) are advantageous; you will collaborate with architects, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure testability from the outset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical test management experience.
• Hands-on testing experience in complex systems.
• Proficient in English and German (A2 or higher).
• Willingness for frequent travel to Europe.

Responsibilities

• Define test levels and oversee their implementation.
• Plan and coordinate testing activities across multiple systems and teams.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers and business stakeholders to build testability in from the start (shift-left).
• Guide and mentor teams on technical testing and test automation.
• Develop the approach to test data and test environments.
• Coordinate with external partners and vendors.

Skills

Test management

Hands-on testing

Risk management

Agile (SAFe)

Tools

SAFe

Job description

## Technical Test LeadLocation: Remote within the EU, with frequent onsite business trip within EuropeAbout the project:Our client is a prestigious European university with a world-class scientific legacy, where some of the greatest minds in science have studied and taught.The university is building a unified digital platform from scratch to connect students, lecturers, and administrative teams in one seamless ecosystem. The platform will support the entire academic journey — from application and enrollment to learning and academic process management.This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful, large-scale project that will transform the university’s digital experience and help shape the next chapter of its remarkable history.Your responsibilitiesDefine test levels and oversee their implementation.Plan and coordinate testing activities across multiple systems and teams.Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers and business stakeholders to build testability in from the start (shift-left).Guide and mentor teams on technical testing and test automation.Develop the approach to test data and test environments.Coordinate with external partners and vendors.What we expectAt least 3 years in technical test management within complex systemsPractical, hands-on testing experienceFamiliarity with SAFe and/or other scaled agile frameworksA risk-management mindset, clear communication and a high degree of autonomy. You identify risks proactively and push things forwardWorking proficiency in German (A2 or higher) and EnglishReadiness for frequent business trips to the client’s onsite location in EuropeWhat’s in it for youMature working processes - Scrum with two-week sprints, quarterly planning and regular demosWe embrace AI tools wherever they bring real time savingsFlexibility - you decide on methods and tools instead of following a fixed templatesYou will collaborate with experienced peers who care about quality and take pride in their workThe team expects and welcomes new ideas. Experimenting, learning and refining the process will be a part of our everyday workA strong team with respect, professionalism, and growth in its core