
Technical Test Lead (m/f)
- Hybrid
- Zurich
- QA
Job description
We are opening a position for a Technical Test Lead to strengthen the team of our client based in Zurich. This key role focuses on complex integration platforms involving hybrid architectures and critical data flows, requiring a strong technical testing background and a cross-system perspective.
Job responsibilities
Define and drive the overall testing strategy for complex integration systems
Design test approaches for APIs, event-driven flows, and integration scenarios
Structure and orchestrate different test levels (integration, system, end-to-end)
Collaborate closely with architecture, DevOps, and business teams to ensure testable solutions
Coordinate and ensure the overall quality of testing activities
Coach and support teams on testing best practices and automation strategies
Act as a technical reference and support for the test management function
Job requirements
Proven experience as a Technical Test Lead or Technical Test Manager in complex system environments
Strong expertise in API and integration testing (REST, authentication, API gateways)
Experience with event-driven and streaming architectures (e.g. Kafka)
Knowledge of data integration and flow management platforms
Solid understanding of cloud and hybrid architectures, ideally on Microsoft Azure
Ability to translate architectural designs into concrete test strategies and test cases
Experience working in scaled agile environments (e.g. SAFe)
Excellent communication, coordination, and team coaching skills
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What's on offer

Continous Training
Develop your knowledge and benefit from a large training catalog

25 days paid vacations (+1)
All of our employees are entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year. And December 24th is offered

Regular social events
Monthly events to gather in small or large groups.

Great team members
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International contexts
Projects within international-scale groups.

Innovation
Contribute to impactful and innovative projects in various sectors of activity.

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About us
Sword has been a leading player in Switzerland for more than 20 years in consulting and IT services, software development, infrastructure management, and quality assurance. From our offices in Geneva, Nyon, Lausanne, Fribourg, and Sion, and in collaboration with the Group's centers worldwide, our nearly 400 employees accompany large organizations, private companies, and government agencies in their technological transformations.


