Test Lead - Pega testing preferable

Important IT company At the Latin American level, growth requires: 

Test Lead - Pega testing preferable 

Role Overview 

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Test Lead to manage end-to-end testing activities for the CCP Peru project. The candidate will lead a team of testers, ensure high-quality deliverables, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a dynamic onsite environment in Mexico. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage the testing lifecycle including test planning, execution, defect management, and reporting 

• Define test strategy, test plans, and test cases aligned with project requirements 

• Coordinate with business stakeholders, developers, and offshore teams 

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, timelines, and delivery milestones 

• Track and report test progress, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership 

• Drive automation adoption where applicable and improve testing efficiency 

• Manage defect triage calls and ensure timely resolution 

• Mentor and guide team members, ensuring productivity and quality 

• Support UAT and production validation phases 

• Pega testing experience would be an added advantage 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• 8–12 years of experience in software testing, with at least 2–3 years in a Test Lead role (Pega testing preferrable) 

• Strong knowledge of STLC, SDLC, and QA methodologies 

• Experience in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, ALM, TestRail) 

• Good understanding of automation frameworks (Selenium or similar) 

• Exposure to API testing, database testing, and integration testing 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities 

• Experience working in onsite-offshore model 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience in Banking domain-specific projects 

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies 

• Spanish language proficiency (nice to have for Mexico/Peru coordination) 

ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH AND SPANISH ESSENTIAL (Will be evaluated).

If you are a foreingner residing in Mexico, you must have a valid INE, CURP, NSS and RFC.

Job type: Hybrid.

Location: Mexico City.

Salary: OPEN

Benefits: Excellent superior benefits.