Core QA Team Lead

General Motors of Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a QA Team Lead to build and mentor a high-performing QA team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software quality assurance and testing, particularly in the mobile or automotive sectors. Additionally, strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This role offers competitive benefits including healthcare and a pension plan.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Pension plan contributions

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software QA 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a high-performing QA team to ensure quality delivery.
• Define test strategy and generate detailed test cases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Test automation framework

Android testing

Programming skills in Python and JAVA

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Advanced degrees and certifications

Tools

Robot Framework

Appium

Job description

Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Build an effective QA team, mentor the team and efficiently manage the resources to support the projects and ensure 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.

Additional Job Description

Required Skills and Experience

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.

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.

• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

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