Quality Engineering and Assurance - Test Lead

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Engineering and Assurance - Test Lead to ensure quality in technology products. The role involves designing and executing test plans, leading initiatives, and collaborating with teams to enhance customer experience. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software testing and leadership, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Accident and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software testing, 5 in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with test strategy, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, executes, and maintains test plans.
• Leads initiatives and coordinates resources to resolve problems.
• Ensures the quality of technology products through testing.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Tools

JIRA

Selenium

TestRail

QTP

Appium

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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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 performance of 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:

• 8+ years of experience in software testing. 5 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven experience with test strategy, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr). Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, QTP, Appium).
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and integration of automated tests.
• Knowledge of the SDLC, testing concepts, methodologies, metrics, automated testing frameworks, and BMO documentation standards.
• Understanding of BMO applications and infrastructure components.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding team members.
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot and identify problem areas throughout testing.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams. Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Collaborate well with others. Ability to translate technical concepts into easy-to-understand terms.
• Able to analyze data and use testing metrics to highlight improvement opportunities.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data-driven decision making - In-depth.
  
  
  

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

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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