Test Leader – Bilingual (English/French)

About the role

Axians is seeking a bilingual Test Leader to drive software testing initiatives across English and French projects. You will shape test strategies, lead test teams, and ensure high‑quality delivery in Agile environments.

Key responsibilities

• Define test strategies, master test plans and testing schedules.
• Design, execute and supervise testing activities aligned with project requirements.
• Coordinate and support test analysts throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Monitor test execution, manage risks and provide regular status reports to stakeholders.
• Handle defect management, support anomaly resolution and participate in validation activities.
• Produce testing reports, including progress updates and Go/No‑Go recommendations.
• Lead testing committees focused on progress tracking and defect management.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of testing processes.

Required profile

• Degree in Informatics, Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and ISTQB principles.
• Experience defining test strategies and managing test execution.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Willingness to travel outside Portugal when required.

Required skills

• Octane
• JIRA
• Confluence
• API testing
• SQL

What we offer

• Stable professional career with prospects for advancement.
• Access to training and certification programs.
• 360° performance evaluation from managers and peers.