Test Manager (Software Engineering)
Expleo Lisbon, Portugal
IT Services and IT Consulting · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Test Manager will define and own test strategies while leading cross-functional teams across Agile and Waterfall environments. They are responsible for driving automation, quality engineering practices, and overseeing all testing phases including SIT, UAT, and non-functional testing.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have proven experience as a Test Manager in large-scale enterprise programs with a strong understanding of automation and shift-left principles. Applicants are required to be currently residing in Portugal.
Full description
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to join a long-term project with a leading company in the retail sector.
You will be responsible for leading quality assurance activities across complex technology programmes, driving test automation, quality engineering and shift-left practices while ensuring successful delivery across Agile, Waterfall and hybrid environments.
Responsibilities
-Define and own test strategies, test plans and delivery approaches.
-Lead and mentor cross-functional testing teams.
-Drive an automation-first approach and promote Quality Engineering best practices.
-Champion shift-left testing throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
-Manage SIT, UAT, regression and release testing activities.
-Oversee defect and risk management, ensuring clear quality reporting.
-Coordinate non-functional testing, including performance, load and security testing.
-Support projects delivered using Agile, Waterfall and hybrid methodologies.
-Provide quality governance and regular reporting to stakeholders.
-Influence quality-related decisions and continuously improve testing approaches.
Essential skills
-Proven experience as a Test Manager within large-scale enterprise programmes.
-Strong understanding of test automation and Quality Engineering principles.
-Experience working across Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery models.
-Strong knowledge of shift-left testing and engineering-led quality practices.
-Experience overseeing non-functional testing activities.
-Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
-Ability to lead teams, define testing approaches and influence key quality decisions.
What do I need before I apply
Applicants must already be residing in Portugal, this is mandatory.
