QA Test Lead Payments ISO roll out

Procom; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a QA Test Lead for the ISO 20022 Rollout, based in Toronto, Ontario. This hybrid role involves leading the integrated testing strategy for a large-scale payments program, requiring over 10 years of QA experience, including strong leadership and knowledge of payment systems. The contract duration is approximately 10 months, with a potential for extension based on performance. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in financial services and proficiency with testing tools like Confluence and Selenium.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a QA professional with leadership duties.
• 8+ years in developing test strategies and facilitating sessions.
• Experience with large-scale payment modernization programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate test strategy across multiple workstreams.
• Create and manage test cycles and dashboards.
• Communicate testing progress and status to stakeholders.

Skills

QA leadership

Test strategy development

Risk identification

Test tools usage (Selenium, Postman)

Collaboration in banking environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Confluence

JIRA/X-Ray

Job description

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On behalf of our banking / financial services client, Procom is seeking a QA Test Lead - ISO 20022 Rollout for a contract role (approx. 10 months). This position is a hybrid onsite role at our client’s Toronto, Ontario office.

QA Test Lead - ISO 20022 Rollout – Job Description

The QA Test Lead - ISO 20022 Rollout is responsible for leading integrated test strategy and planning across multiple workstreams for a large-scale ISO 20022 payments program. The role involves applying senior-level QA leadership and payment-domain knowledge to coordinate testing activities, align test plans, identify risks, and ensure successful delivery across channels impacted by the ISO 20022 SR2026 mandate.

QA Test Lead - ISO 20022 Rollout – Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate integrated test strategy and planning across multiple workstreams.
• Facilitate planning and alignment sessions with stakeholders across the ISO 20022 program.
• Review test plans across program workstreams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables.
• Identify risks to key dates and milestones and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Communicate testing progress and status to the program manager and elevate blockers as needed.
• Work with various workstreams to develop and maintain an integrated test strategy.
• Create and manage test cycles and dashboards (e.g., in Confluence / X-Ray) and track test ticket status.
• Support defect triage processes and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Collaborate closely with technical and business teams in a complex banking / payments environment.

QA Test Lead - ISO 20022 Rollout – Mandatory Skills

• 10+ years of experience as a QA professional, including hands-on and lead responsibilities.
• 8–10 years of experience developing test strategies and test plans, bridging gaps and resolving misalignment across teams.
• 8+ years of experience facilitating sessions across multiple workstreams or project teams.
• Experience working on ISO 20022 or similar large-scale payment modernization programs.
• 8+ years of experience with tools such as Confluence and JIRA/X-Ray for creating test execution cycles, tracking, and reporting.
• 8+ years of experience with QA processes including automation and defect triage.
• Strong experience with test tools such as Selenium and Postman.
• Proven background in payments within large financial institutions.
• Previous experience working with top-tier banks or major financial institutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

QA Test Lead - ISO 20022 Rollout – Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience specifically with ISO 20022 SR2026 rollout or similar SWIFT / wire payment transformation programs.
• Experience setting up or optimizing X-Ray dashboards and test reporting in complex programs.
• Experience in large, multi-stream transformation initiatives within capital markets or global banking.

QA Test Lead - ISO 20022 Rollout – Assignment Length

This is a Contract position with an approximate duration of 10 months (to end of November), with a possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

QA Test Lead - ISO 20022 Rollout – Start Date

The expected start date is ASAP (subject to onboarding and background checks).

QA Test Lead - ISO 20022 Rollout – Assignment Location

Toronto, Ontario – Hybrid, 4 days per week onsite at the client’s downtown Toronto office.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Banking

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