Senior Test Leader -11455

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.
Assignment Description:
We are looking for a Senior Test Leader to join our dynamic team.
What you will work on:
Define and implement the test strategy for the Train, ensuring streamlined quality work, including test-driven development and test automation
Lead and coordinate end-to-end testing activities, ensuring tests are aligned across the SAFe trains
Oversee test planning and prioritization, considering risk perspectives and business impact
Ensure test environment readiness and effective coordination of test data needs across teams
Monitor and follow up on testing progress, updating dashboards in Azure DevOps (ADO)
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to testing, identifying and implementing best practices
Plan and coordinate performance and security tests, ensuring compliance with the bank’s quality standards
Provide hands-on testing support, executing tests when required
Support and coach testers, removing obstacles and ensuring smooth test execution within the Train
Manage status updates, escalations, and reporting, ensuring timely and clear communication with stakeholders
Collaborate with the Train’s release coordinator to ensure test environments and regression testing are in place for planned releases
Facilitate and participate in key meetings, including PI Planning, Train Management, Decision Meetings, and Escalation Meetings

What you bring:
Proven experience as a Test Leader, QA Lead, or similar role within a SAFe / Agile environment
Strong expertise in test strategy development, test planning, and execution
Hands-on experience with test automation, test-driven development (TDD), and CI/CD pipelines
Solid understanding of performance testing and security testing
Experience working with Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar test management tools
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and external partners
Ability to analyze risks, prioritize tests, and ensure alignment with business objectives
Experience in banking or financial services is highly desirable
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving
Fluency in Swedish and English is required