QA Lead Porto

QA Lead
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future – to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow’s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.

If you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.

Important: To ensure a smooth review process, please submit all application documents (CV, cover letter) in English only.

The role

If you enjoy working on a single project for an extended period, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Imagine being a part of an
- leading company in HVAC sector, contributing to the digital revolution of the industry and creating amazing products that will shape the future. This is your chance at the forefront of innovation to make a significant impact, for example by reducing HVAC energy consumption.

How you will make impact

Develop and drive
-
- end quality strategies and processes tailored to the client's environment and product roadmap

Define, track, and communicate quality KPIs and OKRs to senior leadership, using metrics to assess release readiness, product health, and areas of improvement

Foster strong relationship with stakeholders to understand and align quality expectations

Lead and coordinate test management activities, including test planning, test design, test execution, reporting, and defect lifecycle management

Guide team in
- based testing and exploratory testing along with manual testing approaches

Collaborate seamlessly with
- functional teams to embed quality into the entire development life cycle

Analyze existing QA setup and frameworks, identify gaps and propose improvements

Enable and advocate for shift left practices and continuous improvement

Ensure automated test system maintenance and extension (Hardware in the Loop) and CI/CD integration

Ensure adequate test coverage at all levels

What is important to us

5 plus years of experience as QA in agile software development projects or related roles

Proven track record in leading QA teams and driving quality strategies at an organizational level

Hands-on experience with agile methodologies, specifically Scrum and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)

Proven experience in test management: planning, execution, reporting

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Flutter, Patrol), CI/CD tools, and version control systems

Experience with cross - platform testing, including Windows and mobile applications (i
OS and Android) and hardware integration

Familiarity with
- functional requirements testing (performance testing, security testing)

Knowledge of testing NFC, Bluetooth, and USB communication interfaces, as well as Io
T device ecosystems would be a plus

Knowledge of international standards (e. g. ISTQB, ISO 9001) and various testing procedures would be a plus

Knowledge of Confluence and Jira tools would be a plus

Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills with the ability to grow and motivate a
- performing QA team

Strong
- solving and analytical skills, with a data driven approach to
- making

Clear and effective communication with stakeholders, team members, and customers is vital. This includes the ability to articulate the product vision, requirements, and feedback

Ability to work effectively in an agile environment and mediate between differing priorities and perspectives

Team player, able to deal with diverging requirements

Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Commitment to delivering
- quality solutions

Proactive approach to improving and sharing knowledge

Dedication to understanding client needs and user pain points and business objectives

Ability to balance technical expertise with strategic and commercial priorities

Acts as a quality ambassador across the organization, influencing culture and promoting continuous improvement

What we offer

Work life blend: we offer a safe & healthy workplace, with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home

Profit share scheme: In addition to your annual salary, you may receive a profit share defined by the company’s success in the previous year

Global and Diverse Zühlke community: witness how colleagues from all our 16 offices across the globe come together to create a unique, positive and inclusive work culture, learning from one another at annual team camps, and celebrating
- end parties and other local festivities

Committed to development: we are committed to the growth of our people and are investing in your development. We’re empowering you to build the skills you need to make a positive impact, both personally and for our clients, today and in the future.

For benefits that we offer please go to this link for Portugal.

How to Apply

Please remember all applications must be submitted in English only to be considered.

If you feel you don't meet all the requirements, we are still happy to get to know you, learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!

We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of their gender, personality, national origin, race, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.

What we do: we deliver real impact, quickly

Technology is at the heart of what we do, and your expertise is how we deliver real impact, quickly.

What you’ll do: you’re constantly learning and growing

Our breadth of capabilities means you’ll have an outstanding network of people to call on to help you achieve more.

How we work: we trust in you

You’ll be respected for the work you’re doing, and trusted to work independently.

What we believe in: we can make the world better

We believe that technology can make a positive difference to society, and you’ll be proud of the kind of projects we make possible.

Where we’re going: you can shape our future

Zühlke is at a scale where your expertise can be recognized and valued, and you’ll be able to have a significant impact on how we work.

Take a look at our life at Zühlke page to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Zühlke.

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