Lead Test Consultant / Test Manager

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Lead Test Consultant / Test Manager for a 12+ month contract in Toronto, ON (Hybrid). You will lead manual and automated testing across banking and KYC applications, validate requirements, and manage defects with JIRA.

The role requires strong QA leadership, KYC domain knowledge, and experience with test automation frameworks. The successful candidate will define test strategies, develop test plans, and mentor junior QA members while communicating progress

Qualifications

• 8+ years in QA Lead – Banking & KYC domain.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with test automation frameworks and API testing.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automation testing across banking and KYC applications.
• Log, track, and manage defects using JIRA.
• Define and own the Test Strategy for projects.
• Create and maintain Test Plans and Detailed Test Cases.
• Lead defect management activities including triage, prioritization, and closure.

Skills

Testing

KYC

JIRA

JTMF

Banking

QA Lead

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

JIRA

JTMF

Python scripting

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Lead Test Consultant / Test Manager. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Toronto, ON(Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-25189

Pay Range: $68 - $70/hour.

Key Responsibilities;

• Execute manual and automation testing across banking and KYC applications
• Understand and validate business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories
• Perform test case execution, regression testing, and integration testing
• Log, track, and manage defects using JIRA
• Work hands-on with JTMF (or equivalent test management framework)
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and other QA team members
• Apply knowledge of KYC processes, workflows, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and testing best practices
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders on test execution progress and issues
• Define and own the Test Strategy for projects
• Create and maintain:
• Test Plans
• Detailed Test Cases
• Lead defect management activities including triage, prioritization, and closure
• Provide regular status reports on:
• Risks and dependencies
• Mentor junior team members and ensure QA best practices are followed
• Act as the primary QA point of contact for stakeholders

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills- Testing, KYC, JIRA, JTMF, Banking
• 8+years in QA Lead – Banking & KYC Domain
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid KYC domain knowledge
• Prior banking or financial services experience
• Experience test automation frameworks (architecture, components, execution flow)
• Hands-on experience with:
• JIRA (defect tracking, workflows)
• JTMF (or similar test management tools)
• Proven experience in manual functional testing
• Experience in Database Testing
• Hands-on experience with Python scripting
• Experience with API testing (REST APIs, request/response validation, basic automation)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred)
• Relevant experience in QA/testing roles within banking or financial services
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• 8 to 15+ years of experience as a QA Lead in banking and KYC domains.
• Execute manual and automation testing across banking and KYC applications
• Understand and validate business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories
• Perform test case execution, regression testing, and integration testing
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and other QA team members
• Apply knowledge of KYC processes, workflows, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and testing best practices
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders on test execution progress and issues

Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.