Senior Test Lead to plan and oversee testing activities for a major Financial Properties Technical Solution

Our valued financial client is seeking a Senior Test Lead for an initial 1.5-year contract in Ottawa, ON (75% Remote, 25% On-Site - strong chance of an additional 1.5 year term).

As the successful candidate you will plan and oversee the testing activities for an Unclaimed Property Technical Solution (UPTS) project.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Program Manager and under the direction of the Project Manager, oversee all aspects of the testing phase of the project with a focus on the planning, coordination, and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the new solution
• In partnership with the business lead and project manager, develop a testing plan and schedule, (including verification of data conversion, system integration testing, and UAT testing) that align with the overall project schedule
• Support the creation of test cases for validation of data conversion, integration testing, downstream systems, and UAT testing
• Work with the business to determine appropriate test sample sizes
• Oversee the retention of test results, approvals, and applicable testing evidence
• Oversee the defect process, ensuring that defects are documented, tracked, and reported to facilitate timely resolution
• Guide, coordinate and monitor the testers and test progress to ensure alignment with the plan, schedule, and documentation requirements
• Produce and present test-related reports and information, such as requirement traceability matrices, testing progress, results, defect logs, approvals, and test evidence for a variety of audiences (team members, project governance, audit, etc.)

Must-have Skills

• 8+ years’ experience as a QA Analyst, Tester, or similar role
• 3+ years of experience leading complex test activities and teams
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), data conversion, and system integration testing  
• Ability to translate business processes into executable test scenarios

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with cloud-based solutions, preferably Software-as-a-Solution (SaaS)
• Experience with Scrum methodology and participation in all phases of the iterative process
• Experience in financial, banking, property, or capital markets environment