Quality Assurance Test Lead (E2E)

Governance and Quality Assurance Lead

Location: Hybrid – BMO Place

Reports to: Director – Practice Lead

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) professional who can manage multiple end-to-end projects in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong expertise in Requirement Analysis , test planning, and execution, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and support strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute testing to provide insights, recommendations, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and manage operational testing activities across complex portfolios.
• Influence and negotiate to achieve business objectives.
• Assist in developing strategic plans and identifying emerging issues/trends.
• Provide advice on control effectiveness, compliance, and issue resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Lead communication plans and support change management initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end test execution for designated programs.
• Review control and issue closure testing activities for accuracy.
• Execute specialized test programs to ensure effective monitoring of controls.
• Maintain documentation (workpapers, reports, findings) to support testing results.
• Support continuous improvement processes within the business unit.

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years in QA or related field, with a post-secondary degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC for both Agile and Waterfall.
• Manual Testing Tools: HP ALM, JIRA.
• Front-end and API Automation Testing Tools.
• Strong SQL and MS Excel skills.
• Experience with multiple application software, programming languages, and databases.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline building.
• Banking applications, especially card lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to rapid change.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Salary: $75,900.00 - $141,900.00
Pay Type: Salaried

Benefits: BMO offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit:

About BMO: At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

We are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.