Lead Quality Engineer; Global Security

Job Description WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We are looking for a highly motivated Lead QA Engineer with proven manual and automation testing experience to join the QA team in Security Insights and AI. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of testing within the product group with the focus in automation to enable greater test coverage and faster delivery. This role will engage with the Product/Project Team to identify testing requirements, define testing timelines, plan/execute QA activities and report/track defects.

Lead QA Engineer will require both hands on and leadership experience in QA areas to resolve all issues/ queries that will allow the team to deliver their tasks in a timely manner.

• Involve in both manual testing and all aspects of automation (plan, script, execute, analyze and report) using organization’s framework/tools and standards
• As a Lead QA Engineer, you will be driving both manual and automation testing under the direction of overall QA vision and strategy.
• Main point of contact for the project/product team for all things related to testing.
• Work with team members (PM/Scrum Masters, Dev, and Business Owners) to understand objectives and map out testing and automation requirements.
• Build automated deployment pipelines using Helios and Github Actions.
• Design and develop new automation framework and/or make improvements to the existing ones, to ensure testing process is comprehensive and add value to team’s goals
• Support all test activities, enhance, develop, and execute automated/manual test scripts, record and track software discrepancies and issues
• Perform different levels of testing based on business requirements – Sanity, Functional, Regression, Integration and Performance testing.
• Create QA deliverables including but not limit to test plan, test cases and automation support documents.
• Work with JIRA, Confluence and qTest for test case management, defect management, test reporting and other functions

Must have:

• A relevant degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a comparable field of study.
• 8+ years of QA Testing experience with a minimum 5 years in Test Automation
• Proficiency in SQL Queries (complex joins and aggregate functions, etc.)
• Experience in working with large datasets.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in web automation development using Python.
• Working knowledge of automation tools and frameworks. (Selenium, Python, Pytest, Allure)
• Working experience with Github Actions and automated deployment pipelines
• Good working knowledge in Linux‑like environments
• Proficient in Test Management tools like JIRA and qTest.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.

Nice-to-have
:

• ISTQB certification

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
• A world‑class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Location:

16 YORK ST, TORONTO, Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Final date to receive applications:

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