Governance Lead (with Test Automation) Toronto, ON (Hybrid) Contract

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Governance Lead (with Test Automation)

Location: Toronto ON (Hybrid)

Long term Contract

Experience Required: 10 Years

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Governance Lead with a strong background in software testing quality assurance and compliance governance. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of QA/testing experience including 3 years in a governance or leadership capacity. This role is responsible for defining and implementing governance frameworks that ensure quality compliance and alignment with organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and oversee test governance frameworks policies and best practices across multiple programs.
Ensure adherence to SOX control data governance and regulatory compliance (SOX GDPR ISO etc.).
Drive continuous improvement in testing and quality assurance processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test lifecycle alignment with Agile Waterfall or Hybrid methodologies.
Govern and monitor usage of test management tools (e.g. JIRA HP ALM qTest).
Review and assess automation performance and security testing strategies to ensure quality and compliance.
Create and maintain high-quality documentation and governance reports for senior stakeholders.
Provide guidance and oversight on test automation governance frameworks and implementation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

8 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
3 years in a governance quality leadership or compliance oversight role.
Strong understanding of test lifecycle management QA methodologies and governance frameworks.
Experience with SOX controls data governance and test automation.
Proficiency in test management tools such as JIRA HP ALM or qTest.
Excellent communication stakeholder management and documentation skills.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards (SOX GDPR ISO).

Preferred Skills:

Exposure to performance and security testing frameworks.
Experience in enterprise or regulated environments (e.g. banking insurance or healthcare).
Certifications in ISTQB CGEIT or Quality Governance are a plus.

Position: Governance Lead (with Test Automation) Location: Toronto ON (Hybrid) Long term Contract Experience Required: 10 Years Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Governance Lead with a strong background in software testing quality assurance and compliance governance. The ideal candi...