Team Lead, QA Automation

Company Description

Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.

**Job Description**:
We are actively looking for a **Team Lead, QA**, with automation and cloud experience, to join our growing Application Development team. You will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders in an Agile environment and will take ownership and responsibility for ensuring software quality for all Canada Goose’s products. Previous QA Lead/Management experience is essential to this role.

**What You'll Do**:

- Work with the QA, development & product management teams to design, build, implement, maintain and support test automation and CI/CD strategies
- Discover, understand and document user behaviours/requirements, workflows and current/upcoming QA approaches to continuously improve test cases and strategies.
- Lead a team of QA Automation Test Engineers to maintain and enhance automated regression test suites. Provide direction and long-term planning for the team.
- Maintain a source code repository of all scripts & programs related to the automation framework & tests.
- Keep informed of emerging trends in Software Quality Assurance (SQA), including QA methodologies, automation tools and best practices

**Let's Talk About You**:

- A post-secondary education in Computer Science or Information Management or relevant experience
- 3+ years of experience leading Agile development teams
- At least 3+ years of hands on test automation experience (including planning, executing and debugging)
- You will need to be very strong C# coder who has experience developing testing frameworks.
- Demonstrated working proficiently with a UI automation tool such as MS Coded UI, VSTS Test Manager.
- Knowledge of relational database structure and usage.
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
- Strong communications skills and able to interact with all levels.
- Strong planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
- Experience implementing multiple design patterns to solve commonly occurring problems.
- Collaborative team player with a positive approach to problem solving.
- Managing priorities and conflicting timelines and work in a fast paced environment.
- Able to comprehend user business needs and integrate that understanding with technical skills
- Understanding of Continuous integration process. Working experience with TFS\VSTS\Azure DevOps and GitHub. Understanding of different approaches to Branching and Merging strategies.

**What’s in it For You**
- A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
- Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
- Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
- Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
- Be a part of _CG Gives_. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about
- Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
- Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

Additional Information

We believe in the power of inclusion and that our best work happens when people bring their authentic selves to work and are welcomed for exactly who they are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and definition and strive to remove barriers to create an inclusive culture and equitable workplace where everyone can live authentically, every day and in every situation.

Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.