Job Description

Position Overview

The Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Lead will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality delivery of the CDT project by leading end-to-end testing strategies, automation efforts, and QA process improvements. The successful candidate will guide a team of QA professionals and collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to deliver robust, reliable, and user-centric software solutions.

This role requires a seasoned QA professional with a proven ability to design and implement comprehensive test strategies, manage automation frameworks, and uphold software quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of a multi-year test strategy and automated regression test suite. Manage the requirements traceability matrix, ensuring full coverage through all project phases. Oversee and participate in test case execution across all testing phases (functional, non-functional, system, integration, UAT). Track, record, and manage defects through collaborative tools; communicate resolutions and progress effectively. Identify and mitigate risks that may impact quality or delivery timelines. Mentor and guide QA team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Produce detailed QA metrics, reports, and quality indicators for management and stakeholders. Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and PMs to align QA efforts with overall project goals. Support user acceptance testing and ensure effective knowledge transfer to project teams.

Must-Have Requirements

8+ years of QA experience

, including leading QA teams and managing defect tracking using collaborative tools.

Knowledge and experience with version control systems

, preferably Microsoft DevOps or Selenium.

Experience coordinating testing activities

with project managers and other team members.

Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Strong conceptual and analytical skills

to integrate QA/testing processes and standards across projects.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

, including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Desired Skills

Experience implementing automated test suites for enterprise-level applications. Knowledge of structured methodologies for software design, development, and testing. Experience executing functional, non-functional, data, and regression testing. Strong understanding of quality assurance principles, tools, and structured testing methodologies. Experience working within public sector or government environments (an asset).
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.25 per week

Application question(s):

How many years of experience do you have leading QA teams and managing defect tracking using collaborative tools to communicate status and changes? How many years of experience do you have using version control systems such as Microsoft DevOps or Selenium for QA/test management? How many years of experience do you have coordinating testing activities with project managers and other team members in a multi-disciplinary environment? How many years of experience do you have applying advanced analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in QA or testing leadership roles?
Location:

Toronto, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person