Test Lead

Job Responsibility:

Seeing beyond numbers™

At Laurentian Bank, we believe we can change banking for the better. Founded in Montreal in 1846, Laurentian Bank helps families, businesses and communities thrive. Today, we have over 2,800 employees working together as One Team, to provide a broad range of financial services and advice-based solutions for customers across Canada and the United States. We drive results by placing our customers first, making the better choice, acting courageously, and believing everyone belongs.

This role sits within Laurentian Bank.

Key accountabilities include the planning, resourcing, and oversight of testing deliverables within projects and/or business sponsored change to ensure alignment with methodology, project goals, and organizational priorities. They will support a team of testing professionals to ensure they are equipped with the tools and skills required to achieve performance goals and drive continuous improvement through regular feedback and coaching. To be successful in this role, the incumbent must have experience within the financial services industry, excellent knowledge of testing methodologies and industry best practices, proven leadership and communication skills, and display a commitment to accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the QA team during test planning, preparation and execution. Manage testing resources and their allocation, and ensure test team delivers projects on time and on budget
• Contribute to the growth of the Quality Engineering practice by helping define the enterprise quality engineering objectives, standards, create and maintain supporting documentation and artifacts. Identify and implement opportunities to improve quality of delivery, increase efficiency, effectiveness and ensure proper risk mitigation
• Introduce key quality engineering concepts to ensure quality is an integral part of the software development life cycle
• Create product and release testing strategy including automation and behavioral driven development where possible and drive automation where applicable
• Work closely with release management, architecture and development teams to improve and automate the deployment process. Lead the creation of the automated regression suite to ensure proper smoke tests are preformed
• Create testing environments strategy to reduce testing environments downtime
• Create overall testing strategy and approach for all of testing required for various projects spanning digital front end to back end systems including data warehouse. Strategy would include functional, non-functional, integration, performance, security and user acceptance testing
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage is in place by producing well organized test plans and test cases with appropriate requirement coverage
• Perform defect management where required
• Define metrics and key performance indicators to communicate the progress of testing and measure the quality of the deliverable throughout the software lifecycle
• Provide subject matter expertise, helps lead the QA team and be a trusted advisor to the business
• Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills required to clearly articulate and explain the testing approach

Qualifications:

• University or college degree in any related field with at least 8 to10 years of relevant experience as a Testing professional, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Experience with different testing automation tools such as Selenium, UFT, Cucumber
• Experience with API tools such as SOA Test, Rest Assured
• Experience with continuous integration tools and source control systems such as BitBucket, Jenkins, and Atlassian Suite
• Experience with Code Coverage tools to measure automation effectiveness would be an asset
• Experience in Agile software development projects
• Experience working with Financial Services or Banking organizations is preferred
• Bilingual (English/French) verbal and written communication skills are an asset

What Laurentian Bank has to offer you

The total compensation offered by Laurentian Bank encompasses a comprehensive range of benefits, highlighting our commitment to the well-being and success of our employees.

Here are some of the key points of our offering:

• The actual annual base salary offered will take into account internal equity, skills, and experience among other factors.
• Total compensation: Earn a comprehensive compensation package that includes annual reviews and performance-based bonuses.
• Work model: We prioritize a hybrid work model based on business needs.
• Stock purchase plan: Become not just an employee, but a Laurentian Bank shareholder. Employer matching takes your investment even further.
• Time off: In addition to paid vacation, we provide floating days and leave options to accommodate the diverse needs of our employees. Plus, as an extra perk, you also get a paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Health and wellness: Take care of your health and well-being with access to healthcare professionals, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and a Stress Management and Well-Being Program.
• Group insurance and pension: We offer a competitive insurance program based on your family's needs and a defined contribution pension plan to help prepare for your future.
• Financial benefits: As a Laurentian Bank employee, you're also the best ambassador for our products and services. Take advantage of employee-only offers on a wide range of products. Enjoy exclusive deals and preferred rates on products and services including insurance, hotels, train tickets, spas and many more.

We are committed to creating a fulfilling professional environment where your skills are valued, and your well-being is a priority. Join us for a rewarding career at Laurentian Bank.

Inclusion and Accessibility

At Laurentian Bank, we believe everyone belongs. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our customers and our communities and where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive. To this end, we encourage applications from individuals from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous persons, racialized and persons with disabilities, marginalized genders and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

We strive to offer a flexible and accessible work experience that is inclusive of everyone. If at any time you need an accommodation, please let us know.

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