test lead - hybrid.

Are you a skilled Test Lead looking for an impactful contract opportunity? Our Edmonton client is seeking a dedicated Test Lead for an initial 8-month contract to drive the quality assurance strategy and test execution for a major higher education platform modernization project. You will play a crucial role in overseeing testing across application configurations, ERP integrations, and complex data migration efforts while guiding both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Advantages
• Enjoy a highly collaborative hybrid work environment with a focus on modernizing key higher education systems.
• Work with leading enterprise technologies, including Blackbaud Award Management and PeopleSoft ERP platforms.
• Make a direct impact on campus-wide digital transformations and streamlined student services.
• Expand your leadership experience by mentoring team members and shaping overall testing strategies.
• Join a supportive team culture committed to technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities
• Develop end-to-end quality assurance strategies, test plans, and detailed test documentation.

• Lead testing lifecourses for software configuration, Student Portal validation, and administrative workflows.
• Validate batch-based data exchanges using SFTP and flat files between systems and PeopleSoft ERP.
• Define and execute comprehensive testing strategies for phased data conversion and migration initiatives.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to translate functional business requirements into actionable testing scenarios.
• Identify recurring quality issues, design corrective initiatives, and drive solutions across project workstreams.
• Provide technical advice, progress assessments, and estimation metrics to the Project Manager and leadership.

Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of experience serving as a Test Lead, ideally within a Higher Education setting.
• Hands-on testing familiarity with Blackbaud Award Management or PeopleSoft Student and Financial modules.
• Proven track record managing test strategy for batch integrations and complex data migration projects.
• Demonstrated ability to guide technical analysts and business SMEs through end-to-end testing lifecycles.
• Ability to obtain required security clearances for accessing sensitive student and financial data.

Summary
If you are ready to take on this exciting contract opportunity, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

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