Test Lead

Test Lead (SAP Payroll / E2E Testing)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Start Date:

08 May 2026
Contract Duration: 6 Months

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to drive end-to-end test management across a large-scale implementation. This role will be responsible for ensuring all testing phases—from System Integration Testing (SIT) to Payroll Parallel Runs
—are effectively planned, executed, and governed to support a successful go‑live.

• Lead and coordinate all testing phases:
  • System Integration Testing (SIT)
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • End-to-End (E2E) Testing
  • Payroll Compare Parallel Run
• Define and manage:
  • Test scope, strategy, timelines, and resources
• Oversee test execution, including:
  • Test case management
  • Defect tracking
  • Test evidence documentation (Jira, Zephyr or similar tools)
• Validate:
  • Integrated business processes
  • System interfaces
  • Payroll workflows (with strong E2E focus)
• Manage defect lifecycle:
  • Track, prioritize, retest, and ensure closure
• Ensure all test exit criteria are met before go‑live
• Prepare and share:
  • Test status reports
  • Defect metrics
  • Readiness dashboards
• Provide insights to governance forums for cutover and go‑live decisions
• Collaborate with:
  • Business testers
  • IT teams
  • SMEs
• Drive test sign‑offs and ensure alignment with leadership expectations

• Proven experience as a Test Lead / Test Manager
• Strong expertise in:
  • SIT, UAT, E2E Testing
  • Payroll Parallel Run testing
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Jira, Zephyr or similar test/defect management tools
• Solid understanding of:
  • Integrated systems
  • End‑to‑end business processes
• Excellent:
  • Stakeholder management
  • Communication skills
  • Planning and reporting capabilities

• Experience with:
  • SAP Success Factors Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
• Exposure to:
  • Enterprise payroll transformation programs
  • AI / Gen AI tools (added advantage)

• 10+ years in testing / QA roles
• Proven track record in leading complex testing programs

Amsterdam, Netherlands (Onsite/Hybrid)