QA Lead
Pubblicato il 16-08-2026 - XTEL in Milano
**About XTEL** At XTEL, we excel in understanding large FMCG players. As a leading software provider of sales automation solutions for the Consumer Goods Industry worldwide, our mission is to partner with our customers to unlock growth through smart investment and optimize their promotional plans. **Position Overview** **Key Responsibilities** Our QA Test Lead will be responsible for: - QA process across the Scrum team;
- Daily high-level reporting on test progress during releases in accordance with the plan;
- Timely escalation of High/Critical issues to ensure resolution within planned timelines;
- Bug management;
- Reviewing the test coverage of Test Cases and User Stories;
- Enforcing quality gates based on the QA and Release strategies;
- Mentoring and assessing testers; assuring all testers are trained and up to date with product modules;
- Hands-on involvement in testing when needed;
- Being familiarized with product modules in order to ensure effective review of testing coverage;
- Test planning for releases, including manual, automation, and non-functional testing;
- Providing input to the release sign-off process. **Qualifications**
- More than 2 years of Test Lead experience
- Excellent Written and Spoken English level (please submit your CV in English, all the interviews will be held in English).
- People management and mentoring experience
- Extensive Test analyst experience in all test phases
- Strong manual test experience across the full lifecycle - Functional Testing (User Stories), Integration Testing and UAT (end to end);
- Understanding of Test automation and when it should be implemented;
- Bug management experience and maintaining the quality of data within the bug management tool;
- Experience of working in Scrum teams and a very good understanding of Agile methodology;
- Understanding of industry best practices from a Test perspective - ISTQB/TMMI etc.;
- Experience in different sectors and environments would be an advantage;
- Experience of working with remote teams;
- Highly analytical individual with a focus on detail. **Nice to have**
- Experience of working with remote teams;
- Highly analytical individual with a focus on detail. **What We Offer**
- A challenging role in a fast-growing AI-driven revenue management company.
- A diverse and international team with strong ownership and a can-do mentality.
- Opportunities to contribute to the organization's growth and development.
- A cross-functional role spanning geographies and departments.
- Flexible working with hybrid and remote options (HQ in Bologna). **Location Preferences**:
**Equal Opportunities Statement