Senior Test Lead (ID: 3832)
Key Skills
Job Description
- Lead end-to-end testing activities across multiple workstreams and parallel project initiatives.
- Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and execution roadmaps aligned with program objectives.
- Coordinate testing activities across business teams, development teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure test environments, test data, and testing tools are available and ready to support successful execution.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all testing-related activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage Business Acceptance Testing (BAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT) phases, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Oversee test execution, monitor progress, track defects, and drive resolution efforts with relevant teams.
- Facilitate daily testing status meetings, defect triage sessions, and stakeholder updates.
- Ensure adequate test coverage, adherence to testing standards, and compliance with established testing methodologies.
- Prepare test reports, risk assessments, phase-end summaries, and provide recommendations for go/no-go decisions.
- Identify testing risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks while proactively implementing mitigation strategies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes, governance, and delivery quality.
- 6–8 years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Test Coordination, or Test Management.
- Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Test Lifecycle Management.
- Extensive hands-on experience managing BAT (Business Acceptance Testing) and SIT (System Integration Testing) activities.
- Proven experience coordinating testing efforts across multiple concurrent projects or large-scale programs.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Expertise in test planning, test execution, defect management, and reporting.
- Experience using defect and test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
- Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Experience working within large, complex enterprise environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Drive testing activities independently while maintaining alignment with program objectives.
- Coordinate effectively with business users, project managers, developers, vendors, and leadership teams.
- Manage multiple testing streams simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
- Analyze testing risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
- Communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
- Lead defect management processes and facilitate issue resolution across teams.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of test plans, test cases, execution results, and quality metrics.
- Support critical release and deployment decisions through structured testing insights and reporting.
- Opportunity to lead testing initiatives within large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
- Exposure to complex business processes, integration landscapes, and mission-critical applications.
- Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
- Challenging projects that encourage ownership, leadership, and continuous learning.
- Opportunities to influence quality standards, testing strategies, and delivery excellence.
- Professional growth through exposure to modern testing methodologies and enterprise technologies.
Core Responsibilities
The Senior Test Lead will oversee end-to-end testing activities, including strategy development, test execution, and defect management across multiple workstreams. They will serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring quality delivery and adherence to testing standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
Candidates must have 6–8 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test management with extensive knowledge of STLC and test lifecycle management. Proficiency in managing BAT and SIT phases, along with strong communication and coordination skills in complex enterprise environments, is required.
Benefits
- Professional growth
- Continuous learning
- Collaborative environment
About STAFIDE
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau). In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth. Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.