Test Lead
Antwerp
Digital - Testing and QA
Secondary, Bachelor, Master
Work experience: 5-7
Reference number: 92266
Join a collaborative environment where your extensive knowledge will drive quality assurance processes for multiple delivery teams. As an integral part of the organization, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that quality standards are met in every initiative.
Our client is looking for a dedicated professional for the role of Initiative Test Lead. The ideal candidate is someone who excels in coordinating, planning, and ensuring seamless communication between different stakeholders, all while maintaining a focus on quality assurance.
- You develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and initiative test plans.
- You define test scope and objectives based on change impact and risk assessment, in alignment with the Initiative Owner.
- You facilitate and coordinate prerequisites for testing (test data, automation, environments).
- You assign tasks to relevant teams, set priorities, and monitor progress.
- You manage test results and defects in dashboards (Jira/Xray) and review with stakeholders.
- You report deviations from the QA strategy and escalate when necessary.
- You conduct regular status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.
- You act as cross-tribe coordinator, managing relationships with Tribe Leads, Product Owners, and partners.
- You highlight risks, issues, and propose improvements to overall quality.
- You ensure execution of the initiative test plan meets QA strategy expectations.
What are we looking for?
- You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- You have 5–8 years of experience in QA/Test roles, including 2–3 years as Test Lead or QA Lead in complex environments.
- You have proven experience in enterprise-level testing coordination and risk-based testing.
- You possess strong knowledge of test strategy, planning, and risk-based testing.
- You have experience with Jira/Xray (or similar tools) for defect and dashboard management and documentation sharing via Confluence.
- You demonstrate the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders in large-scale, complex, and dynamic environments.
- You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (English mandatory & preferably also Dutch).
- You exhibit a proactive attitude, structured approach, and ability to challenge teams constructively.
- You may have telecom industry experience.
- You are familiar with CI/CD pipelines and QA metrics.
- You possess knowledge of automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright).
- You may have ISTQB Advanced Test Manager or similar certification (Foundation level minimum).
- You are proficient in English and preferably Dutch.
What do we offer?
- Enjoy a competitive salary package with extra perks that recognize your talent.
- Advance your career with a clear growth path, coaching, and mentoring to support you.
- Thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can truly make an impact.
- Work when and where you perform best, ensuring an optimal work-life balance.
- Choose a flexible transport solution, from a company car to a public transport subscription.
- Expand your network and enjoy unforgettable moments at exclusive events and afterworks.
- Grow your skills with external courses and our in-house Pauwels Academy.
- Work on exciting projects with industry leaders in Life Sciences, Engineering & Digital.
- Seize opportunities at every level, from a strong start to career acceleration and expert collaboration.
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Gil Van Vaerenbergh
HR & Talent Consultant Digital
+32492746814
