Quality Assurance Test Lead
Infoplus Technologies UK Limited • Lille, Hauts-de-France, France
**Role & seniority: ** Test Lead (5–10 years) responsible for leading, designing, executing, and monitoring testing across one or multiple projects.
**Location & work type: ** Lille, France (work type not specified).
**Stack/tools: **
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Testing/QE: ISTQB (Foundation mandatory; Test Manager preferred)
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Tools: Jira, Xray
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Methodologies: Waterfall (V-Model), Agile
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Preferred tech: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SOAP/REST API testing, Robot Framework
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple projects.
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Define test strategy/test plans; manage testing deliverables, reporting, and governance.
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Design/execute/monitor test cases and campaigns; manage test data and defects through lifecycle.
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Must-have skills:
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ISTQB Foundation certification (mandatory).
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Strong software testing & QA background; experience in complex environments and multiple simultaneous projects.
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Test management/coordination; ability to review requirements and collaborate with business/dev teams.
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Analytical/problem-solving, organization/detail orientation, autonomous/proactive work, stakeholder communication and workshop facilitation.
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French fluent (mandatory); English professional working proficiency.
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Nice-to-haves:
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ISTQB Test Manager certification.
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Financial services/banking domain experience.
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SQL/DB knowledge (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
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Full Description
Location: Lille, France
Role Overview
The Test Lead will be responsible for leading, designing, executing, and monitoring testing activities across one or several projects simultaneously. The successful candidate will coordinate testing efforts, ensure quality standards are met, and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing practices.
We are seeking a Test Lead with 5 to 10 years of experience and a strong background in software testing and quality assurance. Experience in test automation is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple projects
- Define and implement test strategies and test plans
- Manage testing deliverables, reporting, and project governance
- Gather and review business and functional requirements
- Design, execute, and monitor test cases and test campaigns
- Create and manage test data
- Track, analyze, and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle
- Review project documentation and requirement specifications
- Collaborate with business, development, and project teams to ensure delivery quality
- Promote testing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
Experience
- 5–10 years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance
- Experience leading testing activities in complex project environments
- Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
Mandatory Skills
Testing & Methodologies
- ISTQB Foundation Certification (mandatory)
- ISTQB Test Manager Certification (preferred)
* Strong knowledge of software development methodologies
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- Waterfall (V-Model)
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- Agile methodologies
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- Test management and coordination
Tools
- Jira
- Xray
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and proactively
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Leadership and team coordination capabilities
- Ability to facilitate workshops and testing activities
Preferred Skills
- Experience in the Financial Services or Banking sector
- Knowledge of SQL Server
- Knowledge of Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
- API and Web Services testing (SOAP, REST)
- Robot Framework
- Test automation experience
Nice to Have
- Experience with large-scale enterprise applications
- Exposure to quality transformation initiatives
- Understanding of software testing governance and reporting
Languages
*** French:** Fluent (mandatory)
*** English:** Professional working proficiency
