Salesforce Test Lead

About the job:

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your role:

• Defining the project test approach for Salesforce deliveries, including scope, feature acceptance criteria, exit criteria, timelines, and key milestones.
• Analyzing and reviewing Salesforce requirements, user stories, and process flows to define robust test scenarios, in close collaboration with Business Analysts, including test validation and sign-off.
• Take ownership of test data management by proactively determining what data is needed for each release, coordinating data requests with the appropriate teams.
• Developing and executing manual test scripts for Salesforce platform components.
• Managing defect triage and resolution process within Salesforce ecosystem, ensuring effective communication with development and business teams.
• Reporting to stakeholders on all aspects of test progress, quality metrics, and risks.
• Ensuring that testing practices align with VWFS Test Strategy and Salesforce platform best practices.
• Maintaining relationships with 3rd parties, including Salesforce development partners and test automation providers.
• Ensuring appropriate test data management and environment readiness specific to Salesforce clouds.
• Promoting continuous improvement, such as sharing lessons learned across Salesforce projects, evolving test strategies, and supporting the maintenance of Salesforce-specific knowledge repositories.
• Ensuring close collaboration between test teams to maximize ROI from Salesforce test automation tools.

Level of decision-making power/authorization:

• Mitigation of test risks within Salesforce projects
• Allocation of QA testing resources to ensure the delivery of high-quality Salesforce solutions
• Agreement on testing scope, tools and risk-based test coverage with impacted business areas to enable rapid delivery

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Informatics, Computer Science, or a comparable field
• 5+ years of experience in Test Lead or equivalent roles
• 2+ years of experience in Salesforce Test Lead or equivalent roles
• Deep expertise in Salesforce platform (Retail Cloud and Customer Data Cloud)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working in international project teams
• High degree of initiative, responsibility, assertiveness, and flexibility
• Organized, with strong team coordination capabilities
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Hands-on experience with JIRA + test management plugins (e.g., Xray, Zephyr)
• ISTQB certification Foundation level

Nice to have:

• ISTQB certification Test Manager (or higher)
• Experience with Salesforce test automation tools (e.g., Provar, Copado, Selenium)
• Developing and executing automated test scripts for Salesforce platform components
• Knowledge of Wholesale, Retail Financing, Leasing, and Fleet Business
• Proficient in written and spoken German

What you will love about working here:

• Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment.
• Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work-life balance.
• Hybrid work.
• Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
• Access valuable training and certifications in cutting-edge technologies.
• Engage in exciting national and international projects.
• Health and life insurance.
• Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations.
• Great office locations.

About Capgemini:

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.