Core QA Team Lead

General Motors • Markham, ON

10d • CA$111,700 - CA$167,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Software QA Team Lead to build, mentor, and lead a high-performing quality assurance team supporting software development projects in the mobile or automotive space. This individual will play a critical role in driving quality strategy, improving test processes, supporting team growth, and ensuring high-quality delivery in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software quality assurance or testing experience in the mobile or automotive industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required
• 3+ years of experience testing Android-based software
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership capacity such as Scrum Lead, Product Owner, or Team Lead
• Strong knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies, best practices, and tools
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Robot Framework and Appium
• Programming experience in languages such as Python and Java
• Solid understanding of Scrum and Agile software development processes
• Knowledge of connectivity technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, coordination, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vehicle communication network protocols such as CAN and Ethernet
• Advanced degrees and relevant certifications

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor an effective QA team to support project delivery and ensure high standards of software quality
• Manage team capacity and resources efficiently to meet project timelines and quality goals
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to team members
• Lead the team on including AI in their day-to-day work
• Manage test automation strategies, leverage available tools and track to meet annual goals
• Maintain automated test scripts
• Support hiring efforts and contribute to the acquisition of new talent
• Define test strategies and test plans aligned to software development plans and project requirements
• Partner with the team to design detailed test cases and establish appropriate test environments
• Prepare test reports, perform initial issue analysis, and contribute to defect prevention activities
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and methodologies
• Collaborate cross-functionally within Agile or Scrum-based development teams

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental leave for pregnancy, parental, and adoption needs
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance options for employees and their families
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for employees, their families, and friends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior