Software Test Lead

Monthly Gross Salary Starting From: €3,000 with potential increase available based on experience. Join a forward-thinking technology team where quality, innovation and collaboration drive everything we do. As a Test Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing testing practices across our internal delivery teams and third-party partners—ensuring robust, scalable solutions for business workflow automation using tools like UiPath and Power Automate. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about embedding quality from the ground up. You’ll guide teams, influence strategy, and champion continuous improvement across testing operations. What You’ll Do: Lead and uplift testing capabilities across internal teams and suppliers Define and implement test strategies, frameworks and governance Support automation adoption and process maturity Report on quality metrics, risks and progress to senior stakeholders Provide leadership continuity in the absence of the Test & Environments Manager What You’ll Bring: 5+ years in software testing, with 2+ years in a lead or coordination role Strong grasp of both agile and waterfall methodologies Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (Azure/GCP), and automation tools Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills A mindset focused on quality, resilience and continuous improvement What We Offer: We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Here’s what you can expect when you join us: Mostly remote working – coordinate with your team to find what works best Attractive office location with shared parking spots available 6% monthly flex allowance – spend it on wellness, learning, or other perks €8.50 daily meal allowance, fully covered Extra days off to recharge and reset Life assurance for peace of mind Up to 20 days paid leave for sickness or caring responsibilities Annual performance bonus based on your impact Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access to grow your skills Daily office refreshments to keep you energised Well-being support through apps and an Employee Assistance Programme Regular events and workshops on diverse themes Opportunities to give back through volunteering and charity initiatives We believe in a people-first approach, where your growth, well-being and contributions are valued. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates. At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Our global teams bring together individuals with different experiences, skills and strengths in a culture where we support all to belong,