Automation Testing Lead

Accenture; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a Testing Lead who will drive quality engineering efforts in digital and automation testing. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of software quality and performance. The ideal candidate will lead testing initiatives, mentor teams, and implement automation solutions using industry-standard tools. You will collaborate with diverse teams to enhance project outcomes while staying at the forefront of testing trends. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will help solve complex challenges and shape boundaryless career paths in a highly collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in testing leadership roles with strong automation skills.
• Expertise in testing tools and frameworks with a focus on quality engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing efforts and manage quality engineering initiatives.
• Develop test strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Testing Strategy Implementation

Automation Testing

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Adobe Experience Cloud Platform

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

We are:
The Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs) is the engine for reinvention in our clients’ transformation journey. Powered by more than 255,000* people across 24 countries, ATCs will provide our clients seamless access to industry insights and innovative technology solutions.

Stronger together!
The Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs) make tremendous impact in solving our clients’ business problems leveraging Innovation, Intelligence, Industry insights, new IT and new technology skills. Now, with the global environment changing at a faster pace, our clients are facing unprecedented challenges, and they need us more than ever before. As a Network, ATCs are positioned to unlock greater opportunities and exponential value for our clients.

The value for our clients and our people
For our clients, the Network provides the strength of our geographic diversity, greater resilience, and seamless access to the deepest industry knowledge, the latest in Gen AI solutions, and tech expertise from around the world.
For our people, it brings an opportunity to shape truly boundaryless career paths in a highly collaborative team of experts where they can learn from each other and solve the world’s most complex client challenges.

WORK YOU’LL DO

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Testing Lead with a strong background in Digital and Automation testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the quality engineering efforts, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance in our software products. This role requires a deep understanding of quality engineering strategies, automation testing frameworks, tools, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage the testing effort, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
2. Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans to enhance project outcomes.
3. Test management including estimation, planning, monitoring, and control with stakeholder management.
4. Lead the implementation of automation solutions using industry-standard tools and frameworks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
6. Conduct regular quality assessments and provide recommendations for enhancements.
7. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in automation testing and quality engineering.
8. This role requires being in the office 2-3 days a week.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum 8 years of proven experience as a Testing Lead or similar role.
3. Expert proficiency in Testing Strategy Implementation is required.
4. Experience in one or more testing tools/frameworks and expertise with developing effective automation solutions.
5. Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
7. Strong communication and leadership skills.
8. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Adobe Experience Cloud Platform is recommended.
10. Fluent in French and English.
11. English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with stakeholders across Canada, US and other countries across our Global footprint where English is the common language. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking stakeholders, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.

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