Lead Test Engineer

Direct message the job poster from MPA Recruitment MPA has been retained by a leading global digital solutions company who work in both the public and private sector. For over 30+ years our client has been providing software solutions to the commercial, healthcare and public sectors. There is a strong possibility you have used our client’s software at some point in your life. They are now looking for a Lead Test Engineer to join their team in Halifax. As a Lead Test Engineer, you’ll be a hands‑on technical leader and trusted expert in software testing – shaping test strategy, guiding teams, and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality applications that truly meet user needs. You’ll lead the design and implementation of both manual and automated testing approaches, with a focus on quality, performance, and security. You’ll collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders, while also mentoring testers and helping them grow their skills and careers. What’s in it for you? Make an impact. Own testing strategies that improve reliability and performance. You’ll directly influence user experience and software quality. Lead with purpose. Mentor your team, guide testing practices, and champion a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Drive technical excellence. Shape how we approach testing – adopting the latest tools and methods to ensure software is secure, scalable, and high‑performing. In This Role, You Will Develop and implement testing strategies. You will design, implement, and maintain test approaches – including manual (exploratory) and automated testing across application layers. Inspire and lead Agile teams. You will provide technical leadership in testing, ensure collaboration between testers and developers, and establish efficient defect‑management processes. Champion best practices. You will leverage test automation tools like Selenium, JUnit, Cucumber, and Protractor and support continuous integration environments including Jenkins and TeamCity. Mentor and support others. You will coach testers, help develop their skills, and contribute to a supportive team environment where people grow and succeed. Your Expertise Technical expertise. You have proven success leading testing strategies for modern, secure, and scalable applications. You’ve used automation tools and built robust test infrastructures in CI environments. Leadership. You have led testing teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes and mentored others in best practices. You foster inclusive, collaborative team cultures. Ownership and resilience. You are proactive, solution‑focused, and driven to get results – while staying flexible and open to feedback and improvement. Communication skills. You explain testing concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences, ensuring alignment across roles and functions. Continuous improvement. You stay engaged with new testing approaches, contribute to knowledge sharing, and promote innovation in tools and processes. What To Expect From The Hiring Process A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor. This is an opportunity to discuss how your career goals and this role align. A virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and senior members of the team. You will share your experience, learn about day‑to‑day responsibilities, the company and the team. A technical panel interview. You will be assigned a task and given time to prepare. You will present your solutions, demonstrating how you think about and solve problems, and communicate technical decisions. An informal coffee chat. This is a chance for you to lead the discussion. You can ask questions about the culture, values and career development opportunities and confirm that it’s the next step for you. To find out more about or to apply please send an up to date resume to conall.anderson@mparecruitmen.ca Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Custom Software Development, and IT System Operations and Maintenance #J-18808-Ljbffr