Test Lead 7982 – Foilcon

Title of the Job: Test Lead 7982

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Job Description:HM Note: This hybrid role is three (3) days in officePosition Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Test Lead with a strong focus on automation testing, leadership, and hands-on experience with key testing tools. The ideal candidate will lead a team of 5-10 testers while performing hands-on testing. This role involves designing and executing test strategies, expanding automation coverage, and ensuring efficient software testing across various projects.Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of test strategies, plans, scenarios, and scripts.
• Coordinate test strategies with project managers and stakeholders.
• Write and review test strategies for projects and contribute to organizational testing policies.
• Provide insights on testing during project activities, such as development and integration testing.
• Plan tests considering objectives, risks, and resources, including selecting test approaches, estimating time and costs, and defining test levels and cycles.
• Expand application automation coverage and automate time-consuming testing scenarios to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Oversee test specification, preparation, implementation, and execution.
• Monitor test results, ensure exit criteria are met, and adapt plans based on progress.
• Implement and monitor metrics for testing progress and product quality.
• Develop and contribute to test automation strategies and framework roadmaps.
• Select appropriate testing tools, organize training for testers, and manage test environments.
• Write test summary reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Execute the full software development lifecycle, including designing, coding, and testing.
• Lead and mentor the testing team to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.

Must Have Skills:

• Strong expertise in Automation Testing using Selenium and Swagger.
• Leadership experience managing a team of 5-10 testers.
• Proficient in API Testing using REST and SOAP API tools such as Postman, Swagger, Curl, and SOAP UI.
• Strong experience in expanding automation coverage and automating complex or time-consuming testing scenarios.
• Knowledge of SQL and database testing (SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access).
• Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts.
• Functional and manual testing experience for large-scale enterprise systems.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Selenium.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Curam applications.
• Programming knowledge in Java.
• Familiarity with AODA testing tools.

SkillsExperience and Skill Set RequirementsProficiency Breakdown:

• Testing Proficiency: 70% (Automation, API, AODA, SQL, Test Automation Frameworks)
• Leadership & Communication: 30% (leading, mentoring, and guiding a team of 5-10 testers, Team collaboration, problem-solving, communication)

Must Have Skills:

• Strong expertise in Automation Testing using Selenium and Swagger.
• Leadership experience managing a team of 5-10 testers.
• Proficient in API Testing using REST and SOAP API tools such as Postman, Swagger, Curl, and SOAP UI.
• Strong experience in expanding automation coverage and automating complex or time-consuming testing scenarios.
• Knowledge of SQL and database testing (SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access).
• Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts.
• Functional and manual testing experience for large-scale enterprise systems.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Selenium.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Curam applications.
• Programming knowledge in Java.
• Familiarity with AODA testing tools.

Company Name: Foilcon

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