Test manager Jobs in Etobicoke, ON

Requisition ID: 239812

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

As a Senior QA Analyst within the Smart Automation Team, you will lead quality assurance efforts across automation solutions. You will be responsible for defining testing strategies, managing test execution, and ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements. This role demands strong expertise in testing methodologies, automation tools, and patch validation, along with the ability to mentor junior QA team members and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Is this role right for you?

• Define and manage end-to-end QA strategies for automation and software projects.

• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Developers to interpret requirements and translate them into comprehensive test plans and acceptance criteria.

• Lead test execution across functional, regression, integration, and system testing phases.

• Oversee defect lifecycle management using tools such as Jira, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.

• Perform advanced API testing using Postman and RestAssured, validating RESTful and GraphQL endpoints.

• Conduct backend data validation and ensure data integrity across integrated systems.

• Manage patch testing activities, including regression validation post-patch and coordination with infrastructure teams.

• Support and guide User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test data preparation and execution oversight.

• Provide risk-based recommendations for release approvals based on test outcomes.

• Promote early testing and defect prevention strategies throughout the development lifecycle.

• Participate in retrospectives and root cause analysis to improve QA processes and reduce defect leakage.

• Maintain QA documentation including test cases, scripts, and knowledge repositories.

• Act as a quality ambassador, ensuring alignment on testing goals across teams.

• Communicate test progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders at all levels.

• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and support DevOps initiatives.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in software QA, with a focus on automation and enterprise systems.

• Automation testing experience with tools like selenium, UiPath test Suite will be considered as an asset.

• Hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, UiPath, WorkFusion, and Pega OpenSpan will be an Asset.

• Strong knowledge of API testing protocols including REST, GraphQL, Postman, and RestAssured.

• Experience with patch validation and regression testing post-infrastructure updates.

• Proficiency in manual and automated testing techniques.

• Solid understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Certifications (preferred but not mandatory):

o ISTQB Certified Tester

o UiPath Certified RPA Associate

What's 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 such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

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.