Quality Assurance Lead / Level 2

Job Description
Quality Assurance/Lead

Our client has a requirement for QA Lead for a 6 month opportunity. The position is located in Toronto.


Qualified Candidates will have:


Deliverables

•The QA Lead will oversee release efforts with the QA Team and Development Teams across the program and determine package and release contents throughout the project delivery cycles.
•Total testing and quality accountability for the closed integrated systems and managing quality assurance at a program level
•Lead and manage (dotted line or direct) the QA team in the testing of:
◦Common Assessment projects including CMHA CAP and the Integrated Assessment Viewer
◦Business applications including MIS and HRIS
•Establish and maintain a centralized and consolidated issue management and quality tracking and reporting system
•Manage release follow-up and root cause analyst as necessary
•Create plans and approaches to continuous improvement of the quality assurance frameworks, including regular checkpoints of automated test tools, functional test tools and reporting on defect tracking tools
•Evaluate and report on the quality of software products and make recommendations for deployment
•Review requirements and designs and develop and document comprehensive test and implementation plans
•Set test schedules and communicate schedules to stakeholders
•Build, configure and execute automated testing and automated regression testing
•Support testers by reviewing work and providing feedback
•Oversee and ensure proper execution of the change management and release gating processes for all projects


Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•Minimum of five years experience in successfully leading QA teams in a multi-project environment
•Demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders including managing expectations, delivering results under pressure, managing conflicting requirements and gaining buy-in on QA initiatives.
•Experience in planning, organizing and implementing QA protocols
•Knowledge of structured QA methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.
•Experience with change manage and ticketing systems, specifically Jira and MKS
•Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools including QTP
•Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
•Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills.
•A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
•Experience working in healthcare especially as it relates to Ontario healthcare and the continuing care sector
•A successful track record ensuring client business needs are met, with a track record of providing excellent customer service
•Experience with financial and HR systems including Quadrant HR and Great Plains GP
•Experience working with outsourced development organizations


Nice to have

•Experience with scripting and running test sequences using automated testing tools (e.g. Rational Functional Tester, Winrunner, Quick Test Pro, etc.)


Other

•Experience in the Ontario Continuing Care sector
•Experience in the Ontario healthcare sector
•Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools
•Project Management knowledge
•Flexibility in schedule based upon minimal notice


Company Overview:

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.

Zylog Systems (Canada) is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.


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