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Lead II - Software Testing

On-site in Madrid·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
English: Required
Experience: Senior level

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The role

Role description
Testing Manager / Functional Test Lead

Main responsibilities: Define and lead the testing strategy and planning. Design and ensure the coverage of functional test scenarios and cases, including edge cases and unforeseen situations. Analyze requirements and acceptance criteria from a QA and end-to-end quality perspective. Coordinate testing cycles, track defects and quality risks, and define quality gates and go/no-go criteria before production. Act as the testing point of reference for business, product, and development teams. Drive automation and continuous QA improvement, including the use of generative AI where it adds value.

Critical skills
Solid experience as a Test Manager, QA Lead, Functional Test Lead, or similar role.
Functional testing and end-to-end design of scenarios and test cases.
Experience with test plans, test cases, regression testing, and UAT.
Defect management: tracking incidents, defects, and quality risks.
Ability to translate complex business processes into a testing strategy.
Autonomy and ownership over quality, with an analytical approach oriented toward anticipating risks rather than just executing cases. Communication and expectation management with the client.
English level C1.

Nice to have
Experience in financial services / banking.
Tools such as Jira, Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
Knowledge of test automation. Generative AI applied to testing (case generation, requirements analysis, scenario identification).
Agile/Scrum and CI/CD environments.

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews1–2 weeks in all

Learning about who you are
With recruitment team
Conversation about your background and experience; for some roles, a sense of your technical proficiency.
Understanding what makes you tick
What motivates you, your working style and personality, and whether you would thrive in UST and client team dynamics.
Final interview
With future peers, sometimes leadership or the client
Informal chat with your future peers about team fit; depending on the role, members of the leadership team or the client may join.

UST replies within 24 hours of the final interview.
Timing depends on everyone's availability.

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation and IT services company headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, USA. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, UST partners with major corporations across industries such as banking, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing to deliver technology solutions, including cloud, data analytics, and application development. The company has a strong global footprint with delivery centers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

In Spain, UST has a significant presence in Málaga, where it operates a technology and innovation hub. The Málaga office is a key delivery center for European clients, offering roles in software engineering, data, and digital services. UST is known for its collaborative culture and investment in employee development, making it an attractive option for international professionals seeking to work in Spain's growing tech ecosystem.

Industry: Technology
Founded: 1999
Employees: 30,000
Headquarters: Alameda, USA
In Spain: Málaga

Good to know if you are moving

UST's Málaga office is part of a growing tech hub in southern Spain, offering a Mediterranean lifestyle with lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
The company provides visa and relocation support for international hires, as part of its global mobility programs.
UST emphasizes continuous learning and offers certifications and training in cloud, data, and engineering.
Málaga has a growing international community and is well-connected by air to major European cities, making it easy for expats to travel.
UST has a diverse workforce with employees from many nationalities, and English is commonly used in the Málaga office.

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