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Test Leader/Manager (French Speaker) - Lisbon

Aubay Portugal • Lisbon, Portugal

hybridfull-time
Posted Sep 8, 2026Apply by Oct 8, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Test Manager / Test Lead (senior) — 5+ years in Test activities; leads test strategy/execution and manages test analysts

**Stack/tools: ** Octane, Jira, Confluence; API testing; SQL; test methodology ISTQB; Agile environment

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Build and manage Test Strategy and Master Test Plan (test design & execution oversight)

  • Lead testers: manage test analysts, track/report progress, run committees for defects & status

  • Ensure test prioritization and proper input of test subjects into tools; manage and validate project anomalies; deliver/test deliverables (elaboration, validation, communication)

  • Must-have skills:

    • Degree in Informatics (or related) + 5+ years testing experience

    • French fluency (essential)

    • Proven ability to create test strategies/schedules and manage testers

    • Strong test methodology knowledge (ISTQB), Agile experience

    • Analytical/logical thinking; risk identification; clear summarization/coordination

    • Integrity/ethics, teamwork, prioritization, customer focus

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Knowledge of additional testing automation or broader QA practices (not explicitly stated)

    • Strong stakeholder/comms experience (implied via reporting/committees)

  • Location & work type: Lisbon (Portugal), hybrid model 2–3 days/week in office; international context with French communication

Full Description

Your next opportunity starts here. At Aubay Portugal, we work daily with some of the largest organisations across sectors such as banking, insurance, telecommunications and energy, helping to build and evolve critical systems that support millions of users. We have been in Portugal since 2007 and are part of an international group with a presence in several European countries. More than technology, we build close relationships and deliver real-impact projects.

What will you do? Contribute to the Test Strategy and Master Test Plan, overseeing test design and execution; Manage test analysts, report progress to project stakeholders, and conduct project committees for test progress and defect tracking; Ensure the correct prioritization of tests and input test subjects into the designated tools; Identify and manage project anomalies, actively contributing to their correction and subsequent validation; Ensure the elaboration, validation, and communication of all test project deliverables within your scope.

What are we looking for?

At Aubay, our focus is on professionals who bring both technical expertise and the right mindset

  • A degree in Informatics or related fields, coupled with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Test activities;
  • Fluency in French is essential, enabling effective communication within an international team;
  • Demonstrated experience in building test strategies and schedules, with proven ability to manage one or more software testers;
  • Proficiency with testing tools such as Octane, Jira, and Confluence, alongside knowledge of API testing and SQL language;
  • Strong understanding of test methodology principles (ISTQB) and practical experience working in an Agile environment;
  • Systematic, critical, and logical thinking, with excellent coordination, risk identification, and summarization capabilities;
  • Alignment with our corporate culture and a commitment to integrity and ethics are highly valued;
  • Strong customer focus, teamwork, task prioritisation, and daily commitment are highly appreciated.

What can we offer?

At Aubay, we invest in your development and well-being

  • Continuous growth through our Training Academy, with technical and soft skills training, mentoring, tech communities, workshops and in-person meetups;
  • Close support with regular feedback and a structured career advancement model;
  • Comprehensive health insurance, including dental coverage, as well as access to a mental health platform and well-being initiatives;
  • Team-oriented environment, including events and initiatives to promote connection and team spirit;
  • Personal and family life support, from the moment your children are born and throughout their educational path;
  • Access to a language platform with conversational classes in multiple languages;

Project-tailored work model: hybrid (2-3 days a week in the office, Lisbon).

What will you find here? A close-knit and informal environment, where direct communication is preferred and people are valued; Recognition of your contribution, with initiatives that celebrate meaningful moments; Freedom to be yourself, without unnecessary formalities; Teams where knowledge sharing, collaboration and joint growth are a reality.

If you are looking for more than just a project and want to be part of a team where you can grow consistently, email your CV. The future awaits you, and so do we. Shall we talk?

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