Quality Assurance Test Lead - Scarborough, Canada - Colas

Colas

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Scarborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Subsidiary:
Colas Canada Inc.

Main Responsibilities:

Define the test strategy and scope for assigned projects implementing Quality Assurance best practices
Manage relationship and lead a team of offshore vendors and onshore QA testers
Work on QA resource allocation based on project need.
Ensure the quality of software and adherence to requirements before release to customer
Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
Peer review test plans and test cases verifying accuracy and sufficient coverage
Identify, mitigate, and drive product issues and risks to resolution
Capture relevant metrics documenting results of test effort and product stability
Estimate and communicate Quality Assurance effort for assigned work
Effectively collaborate with crossfunctional team members to define user stories, acceptance criteria, deliverables, and product risks
Log accurate defect reports and enhancement requests and perform retest of defects as required
Communicate test progress, test results and other relevant information to Project team and Management on a timely basis.
Provide people and technical leadership to team members as needed
Meet deadlines for assigned tasks and scheduled deliverables
Recommend test tools to Management and project team as needed
Demonstrate software, conduct User-Acceptance Testing and facilitate training activities

Qualifications:

Solid understanding of Quality Assurance testing best practices and Software Development Life Cycle
Proven leadership through influencing and consensusbuilding; demonstrated ability to work well in a crossfunctional team.
Excellent test design and documentation skills
Strong analytical/problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail and communication skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment, multitask, and effectively prioritize tasks
Vendor Management experience is a plus.

Profile:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology field
Industry recognized Quality Assurance certification a plus
3+ years of experience in leading offshore teams of 3 to 6+ people
Experience testing any of the following platforms: Microsoft.

Net, JavaScript, C#, Data warehouse, ETL, ERP

Experience working in an Agile and/or Lean environment is a plus
Experience with requirement, testing and defect management tools
Experience leading offshore teams

Compensation and Benefits:

Job Type:
Full-Time, On-site (Hybrid option after 90 days, 2 days from home)

Pay Range: 80,000 to 100,000 dependent upon experience

Benefits:

Medical, Denta, Vision, Lfe, AD & D

Pension with company match

Employee Assistance program

Paid time off

ABOUT COLAS
Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect.

By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.