Test Lead

LanceSoft; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned QA Tester with over 8 years of experience in various testing methodologies, including agile and waterfall. This role involves leading the design of test strategies and plans, executing comprehensive testing for cloud-based Java technologies, and collaborating closely with project managers. The ideal candidate will possess strong SQL skills and familiarity with testing tools like Azure DevOps and Postman. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help drive quality assurance and contribute to successful project outcomes, ensuring high standards and excellence in software development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of QA testing experience with agile, hybrid, and waterfall methodologies.
• Proficient in SQL and cloud-based Java technologies for testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of test strategies, plans, and procedures for testing.
• Coordinate testing efforts with project managers and stakeholders.
• Write test summary reports and monitor test results.

Skills

QA Testing

Agile Methodologies

Hybrid SDLC

Waterfall SDLC

Cloud-based Java Technologies

SQL

AODA Testing

Project Management

Test Automation

Test Management Software

Education

Engineering Degree

Computer Science Degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Postman

Job description

Duration: 11 Months (With Possible Extension)

Must Have:

• 8+ years of QA testing using agile, hybrid and waterfall SDLC methodologies.
• Provide comprehensive and detailed hands-on testing covering cloud-based Java technologies including JSON, RESTful Web Services, HTML5.
• Proficient in the use of SQL in supporting testing activities.
• Experience with AODA testing and use of related tools.
• Experience in project management and QA approaches.
• Working knowledge of testing tools such as Azure DevOps, Postman.
• Knowledge to design and ability to write automation test scripts.
• Working knowledge of test management software tools.

Nice to Have:

• Working knowledge of GIS spatial datasets.
• Working knowledge of programming scripting languages such as Python.
• Engineering or Computer Science background degree.
• Previous Public Sector experience is an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of test strategy, plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures for testing General Skills.
• Coordinate the test strategy and plan with project managers and others.
• Write and review a test strategy for the project, and test policy for the organization.
• Contribute the testing perspective to other project activities, such as development, integration testing, etc.
• Plan the tests - considering the context and understanding the test objectives and risk - including selecting test approaches, estimating the time, effort and cost of testing, acquiring resources, defining test levels, cycles and planning incident management.
• Initiate the specification, preparation, implementation and execution of tests, monitor the test results and check the exit criteria.
• Adapt planning based on test results and progress (tweaking the plan) and take necessary actions to compensate for problems.
• Introduce suitable metrics for measuring test progress and evaluating the quality of the testing and product.
• Provide input to test automation strategy, test automation framework roadmap, and select tools to support testing, organizing any training in tool use for testers.
• Coordinate usage and assignment of test environment with all stakeholders.
• Write test summary reports based on the information gathered during testing.
• Execute full lifecycle software development.
• Program well-designed, testable, efficient code.
• Create/produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.
• Lead/provide guidance to team members; be a team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.