Mainframe Quality Assurance Lead

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial group is seeking a Mainframe Quality Assurance Lead to ensure the quality of technology products. Responsibilities include developing test plans, managing testing activities, and providing strategic analysis and recommendations. The ideal candidate will have extensive IT experience and proficiency in manual testing processes and mainframe tools, assuring quality in banking products.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Performance-based incentives

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Manual testing, some automation experience preferred.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile/DEVOPS methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to lead testing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing test plans, executing various tests, and ensuring product quality.
• Leads and coaches testers, supports SIT and end-to-end testing phases.
• Designs best-in-class testing strategies across multiple platforms.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Creativity

Organization

Education

BS/BA or MBA/MS in Computer Science

Tools

HPALM

ServiceNow

Jira

Mainframe tools (TSO/ISPF)

DB2

CICS

Job description

Application Deadline:

06/29/2025

Address:

4100 Gordon Baker Road

Job Family Group:

Technology

The Mainframe Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for the development of test plans, test data and test cases and executing these against the various components. The analyst will work with the various testing and IT leads of each project as well as the project team members in the analysis, design, development, implementation and ongoing support of the required systems. The analyst will lead, manage and coach testers and testing activities. The analyst will support all phases of testing, including SIT and end to end testing support Ensures the quality of the products that technology delivers, working closely with all applications, common services/middleware, and infrastructure teams throughout the development/engineering lifecycle. Designs, develops, executes, and maintains test plans of infrastructure, common services/middleware, data, and applications in various environments. Records and documents testing results (including anomalies and issues) and compares them to expected results. Detects solution failures so that defects may be discovered and corrected. Generates historical analysis of test results and maintains a list/repository of defects. Reviews and interprets all documentation related to testing, including business requirements and functional and design specifications, to provide input to the project team on the planning of testing activities. Provides immediate response to production program problems.

• Provides guidance on reviewing, evaluating and driving requirements for testability to ensure review processes are adhered to.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Leads initiatives. Able to coordinate resources and manage problems to resolution when necessary.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Manages and leads the development and implementation of complete test strategies.
• Designs and supports the implementation of best-in-class testing strategies for complex solutions, across multiple platforms and businesses/groups.
• Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance.
• Creates discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems.
• Reviews, evaluates, and derives requirements for testability.
• Designs, develops, executes, and maintains testing strategies and plans to ensure stability and efficiency, enabling a seamless customer experience.
• Executes and verifies test cases as part of the overall functional testing of Information Technology products as well as reporting defects and test results to the stakeholders.
• Recommends approaches to streamline and integrate technological processes and systems in the organization to improve overall efficiency and improve the bank.
• Ensures the accuracy and consistency of test results through documentation processes. Follows BMO’s SDLC process.
• Communicates the overall quality of a deliverable and ensures metrics are used to drive delivery and identify any areas of concern.
• Participates in programs/projects across the enterprise.
• Participates as an active stakeholder in every initiative, driving quality based on fact-based metrics.
• Ensures development teams’ unit testing practices are in place and confirms core criteria met prior to integrated testing delivery.
• Proactively provides improvement opportunities to the team to enhance the customer experience.
• Drives the testing automation capabilities.
• Identifies opportunities to strengthen the quality assurance capability, such as: sharing expertise to promote technical development, mentoring employees, building communities of practice and networks.
• Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities & individual learning.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically, 5+ years of work experience in IT or business environment and/or BS/BA or MBA/MS in computer science, engineering, information systems, math or business.
• 5+ years of experience in Manual testing, some automation experience an asset.
• 5+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts.
• Experience with Waterfall testing methodologies. Agile & DEVOPS methodologies an asset.
• Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/ISPF.
• Experience with mainframe JCL job control language, Rexx, DB2 databases and CICS screens.
• Experience using tools such as HPALM, ServiceNow and Jira.
• Experience in Banking and Every Day Banking products.
• Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issues
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills.

Salary :

$74,800.00 - $138,600.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit:https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .

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