Practice Leader, Quality Engineering Governance and Enablement
Interac
Practice Leader, Quality Engineering Governance and Enablement
At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.
Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.
The Practice Leader, Quality Engineering, will be responsible for spearheading our quality assurance initiatives and drive excellence in software development processes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in quality engineering, test automation, and leadership, with a passion for driving continuous improvement and innovation. The Leader will bring a strong technical background and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
You’ll be responsible for:
Developing and executing a comprehensive quality engineering strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
Defining standards, processes, and methodologies for quality engineering across the organization.
Establish and maintain a robust quality governance framework to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Drive continuous testing strategies to ensure early detection and resolution of defects throughout the software development lifecycle.
Leading the design, development and implementation of automated testing frameworks and tools to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
Driving adoption of test automation best practices and standards to accelerate delivery and enhance quality.
Defining and tracking key quality metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of quality engineering initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
Continuously evaluating and optimizing software development processes and practices to enhance quality, reliability, and scalability. Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and streamline of workflows to improvement efficiency and productivity.
Providing mentorship, coaching, and training to team members to build technical expertise and proficiency in quality engineering principles and practices.
Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations, to ensure alignment of quality objectives with business goals
You bring:
Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in quality engineering, software testing, or related roles.
Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps) and experience working in Agile environments.
A strong analytical mindset with the ability to think critically and strategically.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, clients, and team members.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to empower individuals and teams, foster a positive work culture and drive alignment towards common objectives
Proactive problem-solving skills with a demonstrated track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:
- Canadian criminal record check;
- Public safety verification;
- Canadian ID cross-check;
- 5-year employment verification;
- Education verification; and
- If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check
How we work
We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:
Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.
Core Values: They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.
Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.
Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you