QA Practice Lead

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of crop inputs and services seeks a QA Practice Lead to guide quality assurance practices across the IT team. The role involves defining QA standards, leading automation efforts, and mentoring team members. With a focus on building user-centered applications, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, strong communication skills, and 5+ years of experience in software QA, including leadership. This position is based in Calgary, Alberta and is full-time with on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of automation and modern software development lifecycle.
• Experience working in custom application environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and continuously improve QA standards and governance models.
• Lead the adoption of automation strategies while balancing manual testing.
• Mentor and support teams in QA practices and testing.

Skills

QA methodologies

Automation tools

Agile methodology

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Postman

Job description

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level: Associate

Job Type: Full Time

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason to work each day. We’re guided by our culture care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

This position plays an important role in the Enterprise Custom Applications team Nutrien’s IT, Enterprise Applications organization. The team is responsible for the design, development, and ongoing support of custom-built platforms and solutions that meet needs of Nutrien’s business. Our focus is on building scalable, sustainable, and user-centered applications that enable operational efficiency and align with enterprise goals.

The QA Practice Lead reports to the Manager, Technology Delivery and will lead the definition, adoption, and improvement of quality assurance practices across custom application teams, ensuring consistent testing approaches, process maturity, and high-quality outcomes across the application lifecycle.

What You'll Do:

• Define and continuously improve QA, standards, and governance models.
• Establish consistent testing across teams, planning, reportingli>
• Lead the adoption and evolution of automation strategies while balancing with manual testing where.
• Hands‑on testing and active participation in QA work as a core part of the day‑to‑day responsibilities.
• Mentor and support developers, testers, and product owners in practicesli>
• Evaluate and implement testing tools and frameworks as neededli>
• Partner with engineers, business analysts, release management, and infrastructure teams to ensure high‑ deliveryli>
• Track and report quality metrics and advocate for quality at all stages of development.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related.
• + years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership or practice‑defining role.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, automation, and modern SDLC (Agile, DevOps).
• Hands‑on experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Postman, etc.) and test management platforms.
• Proven ability to establish and scale QA practices across multiple teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, Agile environment.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Experience working in custom application environments.
• Familiarity with release management and CI/CD integration.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes a great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.

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