RQ07982 Test Lead

Advantages
Good compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.

Responsibilities
-Lead the design and execution of test strategies, plans, scenarios, and scripts.
-Coordinate test strategies with project managers and stakeholders.
-Write and review test strategies for projects and contribute to organizational testing policies.
-Provide insights on testing during project activities, such as development and integration testing.
-Plan tests considering objectives, risks, and resources, including selecting test approaches, estimating time and costs, and defining test levels and cycles.
-Expand application automation coverage and automate time-consuming testing scenarios to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
-Oversee test specification, preparation, implementation, and execution.
-Monitor test results, ensure exit criteria are met, and adapt plans based on progress.
-Implement and monitor metrics for testing progress and product quality.
-Develop and contribute to test automation strategies and framework roadmaps.
-Select appropriate testing tools, organize training for testers, and manage test environments.
-Write test summary reports and present findings to stakeholders.
-Execute the full software development lifecycle, including designing, coding, and testing.
-Lead and mentor the testing team to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.

Qualifications
-Strong expertise in Automation Testing using Selenium and Swagger.
-Leadership experience managing a team of 5-10 testers.
-Proficient in API Testing using REST and SOAP API tools such as Postman, Swagger, Curl, and SOAP UI.
-Strong experience in expanding automation coverage and automating complex or time-consuming testing scenarios.
-Knowledge of SQL and database testing (SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access).
-Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts.
-Functional and manual testing experience for large-scale enterprise systems.
-Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Selenium.
-Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
-Experience with Curam applications.
-Programming knowledge in Java.
-Familiarity with AODA testing tools.
-Proficiency Breakdown:
-Testing Proficiency: 70% (Automation, API, AODA, SQL, Test Automation Frameworks)
-Leadership & Communication: 30% (leading, mentoring, and guiding a team of 5-10 testers, Team collaboration, problem-solving, communication)

Summary
If interested and qualified for this role, please apply today for immediate consideration.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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