Test Lead

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada n2psystems Full time $80,000 - $160,000 per year

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test Lead to drive quality assurance and test automation across multiple enterprise-level projects.

This role focuses on Service Virtualization, API Automation, Messaging Middleware, and Core Java, while providing technical leadership and team coordination to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across initiatives.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership

  • Design and implement automated test frameworks for API services using tools such as RestAssured, Postman, or SoapUI.
  • Develop and maintain virtualized services using platforms like CA DevTest, WireMock, or Parasoft.
  • Integrate testing with messaging middleware including Kafka, ActiveMQ, and IBM MQ.
  • Write, maintain, and optimize test scripts in Core Java, ensuring modularity, reusability, and scalability.
  • Ensure complete traceability of test cases to business and technical requirements.

Team Coordination & Leadership

  • Lead and coordinate testing efforts across multiple projects and QA teams.
  • Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of testing milestones.
  • Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives for QA teams.
  • Mentor and support junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
  • Collaborate with development, business analysis, and project management teams to align priorities.
  • Manage resource allocation and resolve team-level dependencies or blockers.
  • Enforce consistent QA standards, documentation, and practices across all teams.

Process & Quality Management

  • Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
  • Participate in defect triage meetings, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Maintain clear documentation and reporting for test coverage, execution results, and defect metrics.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a leadership or test lead role.
  • Proven hands-on expertise in API automation and service virtualization.
  • Proficiency in Core Java, including OOP principles and test automation frameworks.
  • Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka, ActiveMQ, or IBM MQ.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git, and Azure DevOps.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and QA best practices.
  • Demonstrated success in team leadership, coordination, and stakeholder communication.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Certifications such as ISTQB, SAFe Agile, or Certified Test Manager.
  • Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is an asset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

  • software testing: 5 years (required)
  • test lead role: 2 years (required)

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