Test Lead

InSync Systems; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

InSync Systems invites applications for a Test Lead on a 12-month contract in Calgary, Alberta. The role blends leadership with hands-on testing across the SDLC, guiding QA efforts and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver quality software.

You will develop test strategies, manage test plans and environments, track defects, and collaborate with PMs, developers, and stakeholders in a hybrid setup. Legally eligible to work in Canada is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing or QA.
• Experience leading/testing activities for technology projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and test methodologies.
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test strategies, plans, schedules, and approaches aligned with project objectives.
• Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple phases of the SDLC.
• Define testing scope, objectives, resources, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT testing activities.
• Provide leadership and support to testers and project team members.
• Review requirements to ensure clarity and testability.
• Develop, review, and maintain test cases and documentation.
• Monitor testing progress, track defects, and prioritize issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to investigate defects and validate fixes.
• Identify testing risks and communicate with stakeholders.
• Prepare testing status reports and metrics for leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Testing methodologies

Defect tracking

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

Tools

Test management tools

CI/CD familiarity

Automation basics

Job description

We are looking for a Test Lead for a 12-month contract position, with possible extensions in Calgary, Alberta. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Position is available as hybrid. 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week.

Role Description

The Test Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle. This role provides leadership and direction to testing teams, ensuring solutions are thoroughly validated and meet business, technical, and quality requirements. The Test Lead works closely with project managers, business analysts, developers, technical teams, and stakeholders to manage testing activities, identify risks, and support successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test strategies, plans, schedules, and approaches aligned with project objectives and requirements.
• Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Define testing scope, objectives, resources, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing activities.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to testers and project team members involved in testing.
• Review business and technical requirements to ensure they are clear, complete, and testable.
• Develop, review, and maintain test cases, scenarios, scripts, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor testing progress, track defects, and ensure issues are appropriately prioritized and resolved.
• Collaborate with development and technical teams to investigate defects and validate fixes.
• Identify testing risks, dependencies, and quality concerns and communicate them to project stakeholders.
• Prepare testing status reports, metrics, and updates for project and leadership teams.
• Coordinate test environments, test data, and testing readiness activities.
• Ensure testing deliverables are completed in accordance with established processes, standards, and quality expectations.
• Support release, implementation, and post-release validation activities as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, methodologies, tools, and overall quality practices.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or a related technology role.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating testing activities for technology projects.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience developing test strategies, test plans, test cases, and testing documentation.
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery environments.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with test automation and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with API, integration, performance, or other specialized testing practices.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking platforms.
• Experience supporting complex, enterprise-level technology implementations.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives related to quality assurance and testing.
• ISTQB or other relevant testing/quality assurance certification.

Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

InSync Systems Inc. is a privately-owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range of corporate clients across multiple industries to bring them solutions that effectively address their business needs.