RQ08120:Sr Test Lead

Rubicon Path; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Toronto is seeking a skilled Test Lead to oversee a team of testers and ensure application quality throughout the development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include managing test strategies, optimizing resource allocation, and providing insights for quality improvement. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership skills, with hands-on experience in manual and automated testing tools, and proficiency in SQL. This role offers a hybrid work model requiring some in-office presence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing a team of approximately 10 testers.
• Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing tools.
• Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality of the entire application development lifecycle.
• Plan and manage test strategies aligning with project objectives.
• Lead and mentor the testing team to achieve quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Manual testing

Automated testing

SQL proficiency

Project management

Communication

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MS Access

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Test Lead with proven leadership capabilities and hands‑on expertise in key testing tools. The ideal candidate will lead a team of approximately 10 testers while actively participating in hands‑on testing activities. This role involves ensuring end‑to‑end quality of applications across the entire portfolio

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality of the entire application development lifecycle, from planning through delivery.
• Optimize resource allocation throughout the testing lifecycle to maximize efficiency.
• Plan, manage, and lead the design and execution of comprehensive test strategies, including test plans and scenarios.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure test strategies align with project objectives.
• Establish proactive monitoring processes and create application health dashboards while maintaining focus on detailed execution.
• Provide actionable insights on testing and user stories during the development phase to ensure alignment with quality objectives.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to improve testing efficiency and team productivity.
• Lead, mentor, and coach the testing team to achieve deadlines and uphold quality standards.

Must Have Skills

• In-depth understanding of the end‑to‑end application development lifecycle, including common pitfalls and areas for quality improvement.
• Strong expertise in identifying gaps in user stories and ensuring thorough follow‑through with test management processes.
• Proven leadership experience managing a team of approximately 10 testers.
• Hands‑on experience with both manual and automated testing tools, particularly within service‑oriented architecture environments.
• Proficiency in SQL and database testing (including SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access).
• Strong project management skills with an emphasis on resource allocation and timeline management.
• Significant experience managing the quality of large‑scale, complex technical portfolios.
• Proficient in unit testing coverage and its impact on the overall testing strategy.
• Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and problem‑solving abilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with using AI for enhancing software testing processes.
• Familiarity with Java, Curam, and Oracle database environments.

Work Arrangement

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring both remote work and in‑office presence. The resource(s) will be required to work a minimum of 2‑3 days per week at 5700 Yonge St. or at discretion of hiring manager.

Skill Set Requirements

This role is part of a hybrid work arrangement.

• Leadership & Communication: 30% (leading, mentoring, and guiding a team of 5‑10 testers, team collaboration, problem‑solving, communication)