Quality Assurance Test Lead (E2E)

BMO•Toronto, ON

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) professional who can manage multiple end-to-end projects in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong expertise in Requirement Analysis, test planning, and execution, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and support strategic initiatives. Requirement Analysis: Review and validate functional and non-functional requirements. Test Lifecycle Management: Test Planning Test Design Test Execution and Defect Reporting Re-Tests and Regression Testing Release Testing

Requirements

7–10 years in QA or related field, with a post-secondary degree or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of SDLC for both Agile and Waterfall.
Manual Testing Tools: HP ALM, JIRA
Front-end and API Automation Testing Tools
Strong SQL and MS Excel skills
Experience with multiple application software, programming languages, and databases
Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline building
Banking applications, especially card lifecycle.
Strong tech background to understand the integration of all applications in project scope and identify the end-to-end testing risk
Hands on experience on handling env and data gap
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to rapid change
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to perform hands-on test execution when necessary

Responsibilities

Identify project end to end testing scope other than functional testing scope
Identify the test env and data gap between SIT and Prod in early planning phase with action plan
Execute testing to provide insights, recommendations, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Monitor and manage operational testing activities across complex portfolios.
Influence and negotiate to achieve business objectives.
Assist in developing strategic plans and identifying emerging issues/trends.
Provide advice on control effectiveness, compliance, and issue resolution.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Analyze data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
Lead communication plans and support change management initiatives.
Manage end-to-end test execution for designated programs.
Review control and issue closure testing activities for accuracy.
Execute specialized test programs to ensure effective monitoring of controls.
Maintain documentation (workpapers, reports, findings) to support testing results.
Support continuous improvement processes within the business unit.