Core QA Team Lead

Cadillac / GM; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive company located in York Region, Ontario is seeking an experienced QA Team Lead with over 10 years in software quality assurance and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include building an effective QA team, coordinating testing efforts, and defining strategies. Candidates should have deep experience in test automation and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan contributions

Employee vehicle purchase plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software quality assurance or test experience in the mobile or automotive industry.
• 3+ years of experience in testing Android code.
• 3 years as a Scrum lead, Product owner or Team Lead.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage an effective QA team.
• Define test strategies and test plans.
• Guide and provide feedback on team performance.

Skills

Software quality assurance

Leadership skills

Test automation

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Robot Framework

Appium

Python

JAVA

Job description

Overview

• Build an effective QA team, mentor the team and efficiently manage the resources to support the projects and ensure the quality delivery
• Guide and provide feedback on team member's performance and behavior
• Support EGM on hiring process with acquisition of new talents
• Define test strategy and test plan based on software development plan for the projects
• Work with the team to design detailed test cases and setup the test environment
• Develop test tools and test scripts to automate the testing
• Prepare test report, provide initial issue analysis, and contribute to defect prevention
• Participate in the continuous improvement of test processes and methodologies

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software quality assurance or test experience in mobile or automotive industry
• 3+ years of experience in testing Android code
• 3 years as a Scrum lead, Product owner or Team Lead
• Solid knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies and tools
• Strong experience with test automation framework (e.g.: Robot Framework / Appium)
• Programming skills in common languages, such as Python, JAVA
• Knowledge of Scrum/Agile software development process
• Knowledge of connectivity technologies
• Experience with vehicle communication network protocols (CAN, Ethernet) as a plus
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills to motivate the teams, work efficiently and deliver on time in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coordination skills, and interpersonal skills
• Education and Training: Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent field
• Advanced degrees and certifications preferred
• GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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