Quality Assurance Lead (1 year contract)

JOB STATEMENT: The Quality Assurance Leader’s role is to develop, establish, and enforce quality assurance standards and measures for the information technology services within a program. Overseeing a contingent of QA Analysts, this individual will directly support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements over the course of software development lifecycles. The QA Lead will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate IT processes through careful testing in order to maximize the benefit of business investments in IT initiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategy & Planning Lead the development, establishment, and enforcement of quality assurance measures and testing standards for applications, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout their development/product lifecycles. Ensure that software quality measures comply with regulatory standards, industry standards, and accepted best practices. Create methodologies and processes for the collection and analysis of data for ensuring software, systems, and product quality. Direct the analysis of formal test results in order to discover and report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability flaws. Direct the analysis of documentation and technical specifications for any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality. Develop change control processes, practices, and guidelines for new and existing technologies. Acquisition & Deployment Determine the selection and appropriate usage of automated test tools and data collection tools. Operational Management Develop and write test plans and scripts for tracking defects and fixes in product development, software application development, information systems, and operations systems. Apply established metrics to determine the readiness, quality, and operability of software, systems, and products due for release to clients and/or within the enterprise. Create and communicate test plans and scripts that will determine optimal application performance according to specifications; revise as needed. Conduct internal audits to measure and assure adherence to established QA standards for software development, application integration, and information system performance, and corresponding documentation. Coordinate testing of new software to ensure integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and technical specifications. Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and executive management. Manage all members of the quality assurance team, and ensure that deadlines are met. Train, coach, and mentor QA staff and other junior staff members. Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of quality assurance best practices. QUALIFICATIONS: College diploma or university degree in software engineering, computer science, or business administration and/or 5 years equivalent work experience. Master’s degree in either of these fields preferred. 5-10 years direct experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of quality assurance standards for software testing. 5-10 years direct experience as a QA Lead for major application integration and/or major application product release. At least 5 years direct experience managing all aspects of a QA team. Strong knowledge of system testing metrics, best practices and methodologies. Extensive experience with a variety of software applications Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software. Extensive practical knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flow charts. Proven data analysis, data verification, and problem-solving abilities. Experience with statistical reporting and analysis. Excellent PC skills and optionally technically fluent in programming language Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures. Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent coaching, listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Keen attention to detail. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. Bilingualism (English and French), an asset Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site software and system applications testing. COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a cover letter and resume in confidence to careersworldsourcewealth.com. Worldsource is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Worldsource will endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Markham, CA

Posted Date: 11/6/2024