Software Quality Assurance Professional

beBeeTest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

beBeeTest is seeking an experienced QA Lead to enhance the quality assurance lifecycle of software products in Toronto. This role involves overseeing QA processes, mentoring a team, and ensuring high standards while driving automation initiatives. If you have a passion for quality and a proven track record in software QA, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software QA, including hands-on test planning and execution.
• Strong experience with test automation tools and management platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate testing efforts, define scope, and schedule QA activities.
• Lead and mentor a team of manual and automation testers.
• Select and implement testing tools for both manual and automated testing.

Skills

Test Planning

Test Automation

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Tools

Selenium

JIRA

TestRail

Cypress

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and skilled QA Lead to oversee the quality assurance lifecycle for software products and initiatives. This role requires strategic oversight and tactical execution, helping drive QA maturity practices.

Main Responsibilities :

• Estimate testing efforts, define scope, and schedule all QA activities to meet project timelines.
• Establish, implement, and maintain QA standards, processes, and best practices across the QA lifecycle including driving towards QA automation.
• Lead and mentor a team of manual and automation testers, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee test planning and execution for all test phases, including functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT.
• Track and manage defects, collaborating closely with development and vendor teams for resolution.
• Provide regular updates on test progress, quality metrics, and risks to stakeholders.
• Select and implement testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail) for both manual and automated testing.
• Champion test automation and integrate QA processes into the DevOps pipeline for continuous integration and delivery.
• Act as the primary liaison between QA, development, product, and project teams to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Maintain comprehensive QA documentation including test plans, defect logs, and test reports.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote consistent QA practices across the team.

Requirements :

• 5+ years of experience in software QA, including hands-on test planning, execution, and team leadership.
• Strong experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) and test management platforms (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr).
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to manage and inspire QA team members and drive maturity and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a passion for delivering high-quality software.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in Agile / Scrum development environments and a strong understanding of SDLC and DevOps practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with compliance, regulatory, or quality frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC 2, etc.) is an asset.

About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a motivated and skilled professional to join our organization. If you have a passion for quality and a proven track record in software QA, we encourage you to apply.

Contact Information

Please submit your application through our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

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