QA Manager Porto

QA Manager
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Company Description

At Devoteam, we believe that technology with strong human values can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People unlocks the future, creating a positive impact on the people and the world around us. We are a global leading player in Digital Transformation for leading organisations across EMEA, with a revenue of €1B. We believe in transforming technology to create value for our clients, partners and employees in a world where technology is developed for people. We are proud of the culture we have built together. We are proud of our people at the service of technology. We are proud of our diverse environment. Because we are #Techfor
People. Join our multidisciplinary team of Cloud experts, Designers, Business consultants, Security experts, Engineers, Developers and other extraordinary talents, spread across more than 20 EMEA countries. Become one of our +10. 000 tech and business leaders on cloud, data and cyber security. Let’s fuse creativity with technology together and build innovative solutions that actively change things for the better.

We’re looking for a QA Manager to lead the quality assurance strategy for one of our key clients. This role goes beyond test execution — it’s about influencing product and engineering decisions, contributing to the QA vision, and advocating for quality at the highest level.

If you're passionate about driving organizational quality maturity, working closely with senior leadership, and positioning QA as a
- critical investment, this role is for you.

What you'll do:

• Define and own the QA strategy of E2E tests across programs and teams, aligned with business goals and engineering practices.
• Plan and structure test cycles (functional,
  - functional, regression, performance, UAT, etc).
• Coordinate and monitor test execution, ensuring visibility and clear reporting of progress, risks, and results.
• Act as the senior voice of quality, influencing stakeholders and
  - makers on best practices, priorities, and risk.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce defects, shorten cycles, and improve delivery predictability.
• Lead and mentor QA engineers, promoting a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Partner with delivery and product teams to ensure quality is built in from ideation to release.
• Oversee the entire cycle, from defining the testing strategy to Go Live.

• 5+ years in QA, with 2+ years in QA management, leadership, or strategic roles.
• Proven experience in digital transformation environments and multiple integrated systems, defining QA strategy and influencing
  - functional teams.
• Proven experience in test management for
  - scale (enterprise-level) projects.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and tools (manual and automation).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Waterfall, Dev
  Ops) and how QA fits in.
• Experience building or scaling QA teams and processes from scratch or during transformation efforts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — you know how to sell the value of quality to clients and delivery leaders.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Xray, Test
  Rail, etc.
• Strong knowledge of testing types, including functional, exploratory, integration, UAT, performance, and regression testing.
• Fluency in test planning, estimations, risk analysis, and reporting QA effectiveness.
• Fluent communication skills in English (both written & verbal).
• Certifications such as ISTQB Test Manager, Agile Testing, or equivalent are valued (Nice to Have).

The Devoteam Group works for equal opportunities, promoting its employees based on merit and actively fights against all forms of discrimination. We are convinced that diversity contributes to the creativity, dynamism and excellence of our organization. All of our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.