QA Lead (based in Portugal)

QA Lead About EON

EON is a technology company that is redefining how we buy, sell, own, and connect with products — powering fashion retail’s transition to a sustainable economy. Bridging the gap between the digital and physical, the EON Product Cloud Platform connects physical products — turning simple products into intelligent, interactive and sustainable assets. EON clients include the largest global brands and retailers, such as Net-a-Porter, Chloé, Target, Coach, Nanushka, Gabriela Hearst and many more.

EON gives every product a voice, and records its unique lifecycle and story. Now products can be managed through circular business models, such as resale, rental and recycle and have a transparent lifecycle from manufacturing through regeneration. EON’s technology enables brands to connect to customers, scale resale and new business models and access insights from our everyday interactions with the world around us. 

Our diverse team of designers, technologists and creatives are on a mission to power sustainable business model transformation across fashion retail and beyond.  EON is committed to creating equitable experiences and opportunities across our internal and external communities. We are building a diverse staff across gender, ethnicity, social and political orientation, cognitive style, geographic location, tenure with the company, and technical functions. 

About the role

EON is a forward-thinking technology company that specializes in changing commerce for business, people and the planet. Our innovative solutions are designed to transform industries and improve lives. We are committed to delivering excellence, and our team plays a crucial role in achieving this mission.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality Assurance Lead in Portugal to join our team. As a Quality Assurance Lead at EON, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality for our products and services. Your expertise will drive the development and implementation of quality assurance processes and methodologies, helping us maintain our reputation for excellence.

This position reports to the CTO

Portugal Based Salary: €70,000 - $100,000
International Salary: Depends on Country of ResidenceWhat you will do

• Develop and implement a robust testing strategy to support our API-first, data-centric platform.
• Lead and mentor a team of quality assurance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Create detailed test plans, including scope, objectives, and testing methodologies, to ensure comprehensive coverage of all products and services.
• Hands on participation in test case design, execution, and defect tracking, ensuring the timely identification and resolution of issues.
• Drive the implementation of test automation frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and test coverage.
• Work closely with the Product, Development, and Operations teams to understand requirements for new features
• Conduct performance and load testing to evaluate system scalability and reliability.
• Implement and manage regression testing processes to guarantee the stability of existing features during development cycles.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results, ensuring accessibility to relevant stakeholders.
• Define and monitor key quality metrics, providing regular reports to management for informed decision-making.
• Identify areas for process improvement and drive initiatives to enhance the overall quality assurance process.

Who you are

• Proven experience in quality assurance, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Python).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaboration and reporting.
• In-depth understanding of product data management, Digital IDs, product supply chains and domain-specific challenges and solutions, is a huge plus.
• Experience in testing data-centric and event-driven architectures is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Continuous improvement mindset and the ability to drive change within the organization.

Benefits and Perks International Employees

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual work from home stipend
• Annual equity award program
• Unlimited PTO

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. POC, women, LGBTQIA+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply