QA Test Lead – Manual & Automation (Remote-Canada)

RELQ TECHNOLOGIES; Canada; Remote; CAD 89,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a skilled Lead QA Engineer to oversee quality assurance across multiple products, focusing on both manual and automated testing. This role requires strong leadership and collaboration skills to ensure high-quality software delivery. Ideal candidates should have extensive QA experience, work well in Agile environments, and possess thorough knowledge of testing methodologies and tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manual/automation software testing.
• At least 3 years in a lead QA role.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools like JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Lead manual and automation QA efforts for multiple products.
• Define and implement QA best practices and standards.
• Mentor junior QA engineers.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

Job description

Job Title: Lead QA Engineer (Manual + Automation)

Location: Remote (Canada) – Candidate must reside in Canada

Duration: 6+ months

Client Domain: Product-based company – HRMS (Human Resource Management System) applications focused on SaaS-based HRMS solutions for public sector organizations

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Lead QA Engineer with strong expertise in both manual and automation testing to join our growing team. In this role, you will take ownership of the QA process across multiple digital products, leading manual testing efforts while also contributing to and collaborating on automation strategies. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other QA engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, bug-free software in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the manual/automation QA efforts across multiple products and releases.
• Define, document, and implement QA best practices, standards, and processes.
• Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing.
• Identify, document, and track bugs using tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with automation engineers to identify candidates for test automation and help expand automated test coverage.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of automation frameworks (if applicable).
• Execute and analyze automated test results as part of regression cycles.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote continuous improvement within the QA team.
• Provide test effort estimations and participate in sprint planning sessions.
  
  

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in manual/automation software testing, with at least 3 years in a lead role.
• Hands-on experience or strong understanding of automation testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, REST Assured).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Proficiency in test case management and bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience testing web, mobile, and API-based applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at RELQ TECHNOLOGIES by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Quality Assurance Lead” roles.

Canada CA$89,000.00-CA$150,000.00 1 week ago

Software Testing - Lead Quality Assurance

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 4 weeks ago

QA Tester with Health Information Exchange (HIE) Experience - Canada (Remote)

QA Tester with Health Information Exchange Experience,

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area $140,000.00-$210,000.00 1 day ago

Canada CA$120,000.00-CA$128,000.00 1 week ago

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area $170,000.00-$210,000.00 1 month ago

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area $140,000.00-$210,000.00 1 month ago

Software Quality Assurance Analyst - FTT

QA Tester with Health Information Exchange Experience

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 1 week ago

Asset Management Quality Assurance Analyst

Canada CA$60,000.00-CA$70,000.00 1 hour ago

Software Development Engineer in Test- Remote

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Game Engine SDKs

British Columbia, Canada $120,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago

Quality Assurance Lead (Remote/Unpaid Volunteer)

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Tools & Infrastructure

Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET) – Core Protection Technology

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area 5 days ago

Quality Management System Business Analyst (BA)

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada 1 day ago

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Senior II Software Development Engineer in Test - Remote

Senior Software Engineer Developer in Test

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.