Test Lead

Description

Job Summary: The Test Lead defines, directs, and ensures the QA strategy, coordinating the team and guaranteeing products that meet quality standards. Key Highlights: 1. Flexibility and remote work 2. Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams 3. Personalized career development and plan Test Lead The Test Lead is responsible for defining, directing, and ensuring the quality assurance (QA) strategy across software development projects. Ensures delivered products meet established quality standards, minimize risks, and ensure end-customer satisfaction. Coordinates the testing team, establishes best practices, manages test planning, and acts as a liaison between development, business, and operations teams. Key Responsibilities: 1. Define and implement the test strategy for software projects and products. 2. Lead, coordinate, and develop the QA team (analysts and testers). 3. Plan, estimate, and track testing activities within development cycles. 4. Ensure coverage of functional, non-functional (performance, security, usability), and automated testing. 5. Review and approve test cases, test plans, and test results. 6. Establish quality metrics and generate status reports for stakeholders. 7. Promote continuous improvement of QA processes. 8. Identify quality risks and propose mitigation plans. Technical Skills: - Testing methodologies (ISTQB) - Manual and automated testing - Automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.) - Test management (Azure, ALM, Jira) - Continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) - Desirable: API testing (Postman, RestAssured) - Desirable: Databases and SQL queries - Desirable: DevOps concepts and continuous quality Education: 1. Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related fields. 2. QA certifications (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus. Testing Activities - Testing Activities : Manual Testing - Testing Activities : Functional Testing - Testing Activities : Performance Testing - Testing Activities : Test Planning - Testing Activities : Test Management - Testing Activities : Test Automation - Testing Activities : Test Concept As a partner for IT consulting and software development, we specialize in the digital transformation of our clients in finance, insurance, and industry. Our approximately 700 talents in Germany develop sustainable solutions using cutting-edge technologies. **Five reasons to join \#TeamGFT** ---------------------------------------------- * **Flexibility:** Balance is everything here! We offer an environment that supports flexible hours and remote work. * **Collaboration:** Collaboration is fundamental. We work in multidisciplinary teams where each person contributes their unique skills. * **Multiculturalism:** We have a diverse global team that fosters an atmosphere of learning and personal growth. * **Development:** We offer a personalized career plan as well as training programs to unlock your potential. * **Relevance:** We collaborate with industry-leading clients on high-impact projects that shape the technological future.