Lead Quality Engineer - Frontend Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,IT/Tech

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for creating and executing comprehensive test automation strategies for frontend applications, with focus on functional, smoke, and regression testing, test data management and test environment provisioning. This role ensures high-quality application delivery in a fast-paced environment while providing technical expertise and mentorship to team members. The position partners with development, architecture, and business teams to deliver robust client-facing solutions in a dynamic financial services environment.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Develop and execute comprehensive test automation strategies for frontend applications across functional, smoke, and regression testing

Design and implement automated test scripts using industry-leading tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress) and BDD frameworks (Cucumber, Gherkin)

Create and maintain test management documentation; define, track, and report on quality metrics

Participate in code reviews for automation scripts and provide technical guidance to team members (onshore and offshore)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into executable testing scenarios and validation rules

Manage defect tracking workflows and coordinate resolution with development and business teams

Work closely with vendors to implement testing solutions

Recommend improvements to testing processes, technology, and interfaces that improve the effectiveness of testing teams

Manage test data, testing in multiple environments, and CI/CD pipeline integration to establish continuous test cycles

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

6+ years of hands-on test automation experience automating web, mobile and API layers in both windows and linux environments.

5+ years of experience working with and testing relational Databases.

Strong proficiency with test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Test Cafe)

Strong understanding of BDD principles and experience writing Gherkin syntax for executable specifications

Deep knowledge of the various types of testing, from functional testing to performance and security testing

Proven ability mentoring team members (onshore & offshore) and providing technical direction

Proficiency with Git version control, branching strategies, and strong experience testing and working in continuous delivery (CICD) environment.

Experience with test management tools (Azure Test Plans, Jira QMetry) and quality metrics reporting

Nice-to-have
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Experience testing and automating Salesforce Sales and/or Service cloud as well as Agent force is a big plus

Experience using AI tools like Copilot for test design or test automation

WHAT'S IN FOR YOU?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

A world-class training program in financial services

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills
Application Testing, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, IT Quality Assurance, Long Term Planning, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, Software Product Testing, Test Automation
Additional Job Details

Address:

180 WELLINGTON ST W:

TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Final date to receive applications:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Final date to receive applications date above
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