Test Manager (Software Engineering)

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.

-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.

-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.

Applicants must already be residing in Portugal, this is mandatory.

Experienced test manager with enterprise programme experience, test automation and Quality Engineering expertise, Agile/Waterfall delivery knowledge, leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• leading testing
• managing defects
• coordinating testing

Skills & Tools

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Job Details

• Category: Quality Assurance
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal
• Languages: English

About Overview

A technology company providing software engineering and quality assurance services. — Industry: Information Technology