QA Manager

Job Description
QA Manager

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About the Job

Job Description

Our client has a requirement for a QA Manager for a 5 month contract opportunity. The position is located in Mississauga and may occasionally work from downtown Toronto.

We are looking for a Sr. Test Manager for five months who will be overseeing two offshore and one onshore QA/tester. Candidates must have experience testing front end and back end systems using Oracle Identity Attestation (OIA) and an in-house application using SQL.

This individual would also need to have experience writing test cases, test scripts and executing test cases.
Experience with writing system functional specifications & User Acceptance Test plans and prior experience with testing for web based applications.

The work location is in Mississauga and may occasionally work from downtown Toronto.

The Test Manager role is to plan, design, architect, and deploy effective test suites and regimes for in-house product development, software application development, information system launches, and operations systems enhancements. This individual will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate, verify, communicate, and resolve systems/software application issues through careful testing in order to maximize the benefit of IT investments and initiatives.
The Test Manager will coordinate a major quality assurance program at a management level. Lead/manage the release QA/Tester team in planning, preparing and executing effective test process for the project, testing and deployment Lifecycle from requirements definition to implementation and warranty support.


Requirements or Qualifications

Qualified Candidates will have:

•Manage and coordinate delivery and maintenance of testing documentation (e.g. test strategies, plans, schedule, cost estimates) by using risk analysis methodologies and tools that align with the development approach/methodology selected for the project.
•Ensure test process, methodologies and tools are applied appropriately and that test phase entry/exit criteria are agreed to by stakeholders and applied by the test team.
•Prioritize testing tasks based on goals and risks of projects and ensure testing milestones, activities and tasks are completed as scheduled.
•Assist with estimation and planning, risk assessment, contingency planning, tracking and management of progress, issues, risk and resources.
•Report the status of test planning, defects and execution activities, including regular status updated to the project team using quality metrics.
•Lead the QA/Tester team in using test tools, defect tracking tools and other test support tools and identify and implement process improvements where applicable.
•Coordinate with the Infrastructure teams that will be responsible for executing application load and stress testing
•Ensure all sign offs on deliverables (overall test strategy, test plan, test cases, etc.) and that testing meets governance requirements.
•Provide effective and timely communication with the release delivery teams, including release status, risk assessment and release health.
•Ensure business satisfaction by communicating with them in a timely manner regarding release status, escalating and resolving issues as they arise.
•Manage offshore and on shore resources
•Manage and perform testing for applications related to Technology Risk Management and Information Security (TRMIS), including user attestation applications, identify management, risk and control framework and end user computing controls.


How to Apply

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Company Overview

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