Quality Assurance Architect (18 Month Contract)

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT View all jobs

Toronto, ON
$50.00-65.00 per hour
Temporary
Full-time

1 month ago

Title: Quality Assurance Architect (*18 Month Contract*)Reports To: Associate Director, Enterprise ApplicationPosition Summary:We are seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Architect to lead the design, implementation, and coordination of enterprise-wide testing strategies. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems, with a strong focus on ERP-to-ERP migration projects. The QA Architect will not only define test architecture but also oversee the entire QA process, from requirements gathering to issue resolution, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams.Key Responsibilities:Test Architecture & Strategy

Define and implement QA frameworks, methodologies, and standards across enterprise applications
Design scalable automated testing solutions across functional, integration, performance, and security domains
Establish governance for test design, execution, and reporting, ensuring consistency across teams
Champion the use of automation languages (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript) to build robust, reusable test suite

Testing Coordination

Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into comprehensive test strategies
Review and approve automated and manual test scripts to ensure coverage, maintainability, and quality
Maintain and track issue logs, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where needed
Coordinate defect triage meetings and communicate status updates to stakeholders
Monitor progress of testing activities and provide regular reports on quality metrics

ERP Migration Testing

Lead QA efforts for ERP-to-ERP migration projects, ensuring data integrity, process continuity, and system reliability
Develop migration-specific test strategies covering data validation, reconciliation, and end-to-end business process testing
Implement automation for data reconciliation and regression testing to accelerate validation cycles

Technical Leadership

Drive adoption of CI/CD-integrated testing practices using Azure DevOps (ADO)
Provide hands-on guidance in building automation frameworks using Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, or similar tools
Mentor QA engineers in scripting best practices and automation design patterns
Evaluate and recommend modern testing tools, frameworks, and technologies to continuously improve QA maturity

Required Qualifications & Skills:

10+ years of experience in software testing/QA, with at least 5 years in an architect or lead role
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Strong expertise in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG)
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for test management, CI/CD, and issue tracking
Proven experience in ERP-to-ERP migration project testing (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar)
Proficiency in programming languages (Java, Python, C#, or similar)
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
Strong organizational and coordination skills
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement

Compensation & Work Arrangement:

Competitive Base Salary between $50/hr. - $65/hr
Hybrid Work Model: Minimum 3 days a week in the office

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