Salesforce Test Lead Porto

Salesforce Test Lead
Porto
Porto, Porto, Portugal

Who is Volkswagen Financial Services?

It's been more than 70 years since Volkswagen Financial Services AG financed the first Volkswagen vehicles in Germany in 1949. A lot has changed since then, but our core goal hasn't; ensuring we meet the mobility needs of the people.

Volkswagen Financial Services today operates in 48 markets through its various subsidiaries, shareholdings, and joint ventures. Volkswagen Financial Services is the largest provider of automotive financial services worldwide.

As the largest provider of automotive financial services worldwide, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse, inclusive, and
- opportunity workplace.

At our VWFS Porto location, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence in financial and technological services.

Objectives:

As a member of the VWFS Porto test team, you will lead the testing on projects and workstreams focused on Salesforce solutions (Asset Cloud , Marketing Cloud and Dealer Cloud ). You will ensure the high quality and successful implementation of Salesforce-based systems for VWFS markets across Europe. This includes managing and delivering the
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- end System Testing, System Integration Testing, Regression and User Acceptance Testing, while coordinating both onsite and offshore QA resources.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Defining the project test approach for Salesforce deliveries, including scope, feature acceptance criteria, exit criteria, timelines, and key milestones.
• Analyzing and reviewing Salesforce requirements, user stories, and process flows to define robust test scenarios, in close collaboration with Business Analysts, including test validation and
  - off.
• Take ownership of test data management by proactively determining what data is needed for each release, coordinating data requests with the appropriate teams.
• Developing and executing manual test scripts for Salesforce platform components.
• Managing defect triage and resolution process within Salesforce ecosystem, ensuring effective communication with development and business teams.
• Reporting to stakeholders on all aspects of test progress, quality metrics, and risks.
• Ensuring that testing practices align with VWFS Test Strategy and Salesforce platform best practices.
• Maintaining relationships with 3rd parties, including Salesforce development partners and test automation providers.
• Ensuring appropriate test data management and environment readiness specific to Salesforce clouds.
• Promoting continuous improvement, such as sharing lessons learned across Salesforce projects, evolving test strategies, and supporting the maintenance of Salesforce-specific knowledge repositories.
• Ensuring close collaboration between test teams to maximize ROI from Salesforce test automation tools.
• Work closely with teams operating in the Dealer Org to align test activities and data requirements.

We believe that the right profile for this job should have / be:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Informatics, Computer Science, or a comparable field
• 5+ years of experience in Test Lead or equivalent roles
• 2+ years of experience in Salesforce Test Lead or equivalent roles
• Deep expertise in Salesforce platform (Retail Cloud and Customer Data Cloud)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working in international project teams
• High degree of initiative, responsibility, assertiveness, and flexibility
• Organized, with strong team coordination capabilities
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Hands-on experience with JIRA + test management plugins (e. g. , Xray, Zephyr)
• ISTQB certification Foundation level.

What we Offer:

• Long-term contract
• Competitive package including private health insurance, life insurance and meal allowance (pay by meal card)
• Bonuses and benefits depending on performance
• Schooling allowance and pension scheme
• Incredible and unique annual company events
• Opportunity to work on an international project and be part of multicultural and multidisciplinary team
• Solid performance evaluation and career management methodologies
• Continuous training – technical and behavioral development.