Program QA Lead

Requisition ID: 244443

Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

As a Program QA Lead youll be working with ScotiaDigital Engineering team. Youll work closely with multiple agile labs to evangelize an emphasis on quality. Your responsibilities will include end to end test support and coordination governance and continuous improvement. Youll be hands on with all aspects of the systems testing process and provide suggestions and input that will ensure customer needs are met with the highest quality. Youll create test plans develop strategies coordinate with QA teams in ScotiaDigital agile labs and provide estimates to program.

Is this role right for you In this role you will:

Develop schedule coordinate and execute test procedures of systems and software for multiple projects for system integration
Work closely with program managers and QA leads across scotia digital labs to ensure overall project delivery from quality enginnering perspective.
Lead the analysis and translation of business requirements into test cases. Design and manage end-to-end testing activities for digital projects. Use your expertise in software development testing to provide customers with quality products that meet business and system requirements.
Identify obstacles or risks that may impact a projects timeline or success and provide regular status updates to the Program manager. Keep the lines of communication open with stakeholders and escalate issues when necessary. Ensure that all test deliverables are received approved and aligned to your projects timeline budget and objectives.
Provide advice to your team including ongoing feedback and support. Proactively identify any potential issues throughout all test phases and suggest possible improvements or enhancements.
Partner with development engineers during story and task breakdown to develop test approach that effectively cover the functional and performance characteristics of a feature
Effectively communicates status report to management with analysis and next steps.
Be/become a SME on usage of entire application suite processes workflows etc
Working with Engineering team Management to improve the testing process
Understanding of enterprise software design principles architecture design patterns OOP
Comfortable working in a self-guided manner with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage your own time efficiently without direct input or oversight

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role Wed love to work with you if you have:

4 years of experience leading Quality assurance teams on Tire 1 / 2 projects.
3 years of hands on testing experience with native mobile applications.
2 years of experience working with multiple agile labs including senior management.
You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
Familiarity with test data management for complex systems.
Nice to have: 2 years of experience working with financial applications.
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Whats in it for you

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential respected for who they are and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities ethnicity race age ability & veterans.
Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
Upskilling through online courses cross-functional development opportunities and tuition assistance.
Competitive Rewards program including bonus flexible vacation personal sick days and benefits will start on day one.
Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: for every future we help our customers their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice products and services including personal and commercial banking wealth management and private banking corporate and investment banking and capital markets.

At Scotiabank we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to an accessible interview site alternate format documents ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.