Lead Quality Engineer
$128,200–$128,200 year
HybridToronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaHybridFull Time$128,200–$128,200 yearSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Conduct hands-on technical testing for investment lifecycle platforms, including functional, performance, load, and software upgrade testing across Order Management, Book of Records, and Treasury systems. Design and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using industry-standard tools, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to standardize testing practices and improve system availability. Lead offshore QA team members on best practices, troubleshooting, and project delivery support, and provide comprehensive test reports to stakeholders on application quality status.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent training/industry experience
- 10+ years of experience in testing, SDET, quality engineering, or a technical test lead role
- At least 3 years of experience leading and mentoring junior testers or quality engineers
- Strong technical expertise balancing hands-on functional testing and the use of test automation tools and technologies, including TestComplete, ReadyAPI, JMeter, Playwright, QuerySurge, Python, SQL, Java/JavaScript, C#, and related scripting languages or AI tools
- Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks, including data-driven, keyword-driven, and hybrid frameworks
- Hands-on experience scripting automated tests, debugging issues, conducting performance and load testing, and troubleshooting defects using logs, system feeds, and application diagnostics
- Experience integrating automated testing into DevSecOps delivery models and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GIT, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CloudBees, and related platforms
- Experience working in Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning and delivery, and adapting testing practices to Agile workflows
- Advanced understanding of the systems development lifecycle, including test planning, analysis, problem reporting, regression testing, implementation, and production readiness
- Practical knowledge of relevant technologies and architecture patterns, including AKS, C# / .NET frameworks, Python, SQL, GIT, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CloudBees, Azure SQL, Snowflake, Airflow, and web service architecture dependencies
- Ability to lead testing requirements for projects, prioritize multiple work assignments, provide work estimates and QA test plans, guide test strategy, and ensure testing activities align with project goals and delivery timelines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse test results, identify risk areas, make data-driven quality decisions, and recommend improvements
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Skilled in generating comprehensive test reports, communicating quality status, and providing actionable feedback to key stakeholders
- Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, with the ability to stay current with technological trends through research, education, and self-motivated experimentation
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies, tools, and platforms, including cloud and containerization technologies such as Azure AKS
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge or experience in the investment domain is a strong asset
- Understanding of the investment lifecycle and operations is a strong plus
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