Quality Assurance Lead

Primary Purpose of Job:

• Participate in deep-dive analysis and maturity assessment of Test Automation practices across Products.
• Participate in designing Test Automation Architecture Principles and their application in building or re-working automation framework(s) and artefacts.
• Lead or support Automation delivery projects from technological and logistical perspective
• Develop Automation solutions for various application technologies including On-premises or Cloud (Azure) environments.
• Provide technical expertise in resolving Test Automation Engineering, Coding and Architecture issues.
• Interface with Test Data Management, Tools, Test Environment Management, Testing Standards, and QA/Dev teams on all Test Automation related issues.
• Participate as a major contributor to the selection of Test Automation tools and lead Test Automation Tools Proof of Concept (POCs) and provide analysis and recommendations.
• Create educational materials and conduct training and mentoring on all Test Automation related subjects.
• Establish, maintain, and oversee all aspects of QA processes and methodologies to ensure effectiveness and alignment to industry best practices.
• Prepare, review, and maintain testing documents (test plan, test cases, test reports,) to ensure complete test coverage.
• Manage proper execution by the QA team on different types of testing (functional, integration, end-to-end, performance, etc.)
• Facilitate and lead regular QA team meetings or triage call and prioritize testing activities.
• Efficient management of QA resources across multiple projects
• Knowledge on SharePoint and Azure based apps will be preferred.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage risks and deliverables to ensure that the testing activities remain within agreed
• scope, schedule and quality standards
• Work with project manager and development team to report and escalate relevant
• testing issues and challenges that arise during testing activities
• Provide support, assistance, or decisions to QA, support engineer, and customer s test
• teams (e.g., recreate issues reported by the customer in production, or in support of
• customer queries)
• Provide effort and estimates of testing activities required for the projects or deliverables
• when needed
• Manage or prepare customer demo presentations for project deliverables when needed.
• Good level of understanding of Architecture principles, Design methodologies and their applicability
• Deep understanding of Automation Framework types and their usage for creating sustainable automation solutions
• Broad knowledge of Cloud services (AWS, Azure, Browser Stack, etc.), SDLC Tools, specifically Test, Build and CI/CD Automation tools and their utility - Open-Source and commercial.
• Ability to define and enforce Coding Standards
• Proficiency in at least one of the standard programming languages - Java/JavaScript, C#, Python, or similar Object-oriented programming
• Hands-on automation experience in various phases, levels, and environments i.e., Unit, Integration, End-to-End, System, Functional, etc.
• Hands-on experience in one or more Automation Tools, e.g., Selenium, UiPath, RPA Test Automation (preferably), Cucumber, Integration Tester, SOAP UI, REST API, SonarQube, etc.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.

• 9+ years experience as Software QA including experience as Senior QA /Lead QA
• 5+ years of experience in OOPS Programming
• 6+ years of experience in Test Automation across various Technologies
• 5+ years of experience in working at an Enterprise organization implementing large scale, niche, end-to-end, advanced technology solutions.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related qualifications
• Experience in people management / leading a team
• Solid experience in Agile testing methodologies and best practices.
• Hands-on and knowledge on automation framework is must.
• 9+ years experience as Software QA including experience as Senior QA /Lead QA
• 5+ years of experience in OOPS Programming
• 6+ years of experience in Test Automation across various Technologies
• 5+ years of experience in working at an Enterprise organization implementing large scale, niche, end-to-end, advanced technology solutions.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related qualifications
• Experience in people management / leading a team
• Solid experience in Agile testing methodologies and best practices.
• Hands-on and knowledge on automation framework is must.