Associate Director, QA (Testing Services) - Jobs in Saddledome

Job Description

Who We AreKyndryl is a market leader that thinks and acts like a start-up. We design, build, manage, and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers, and our communities.The RoleSecurities Industry Services provides a comprehensive suite of applications to Wealth Management firms in Canada. We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead and manage an application testing team responsible for the quality assurance processes as part of the overall software delivery lifecycle. This role will oversee the delivery of high-quality software application projects and drive continuous improvement. This role requires strong mainframe technical expertise, leadership skills, an automation focus, and the ability to manage and mentor a team of quality assurance professionals.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a team of 30+ application testers, providing guidance and direction.
• Effectively manage multiple project priorities and resource allocations within the team.
• Understand business needs and objectives, translating them into testing requirements.
• Develop and implement tooling and automation roadmaps as part of an integrated develops strategy.
• Ensure that all applications are tested using best practices and adhere to company standards.
• Continuously improve testing processes, including adoption of test tools/automation to improve quality and reduce cycle time.
• Collaborate closely and foster effective communication across the organization with the development teams, business analysts, project managers, and sales/account management teams.
• Prepare reports and presentations for upper management and clients as required.
• Participate in budget planning and forecasting.
• Identify staffing needs, including contractors and vendors, and account for staffing plans.
• Demonstrate leadership by mentoring team members and engaging with peers and clients.

Who You Are

• Extensive managerial experience overseeing teams with direct reports.
• Bachelor #39;s degree in computer science, engineering, quality assurance, or a related field.
• In-depth experience in software testing, across functional, e2e integration and regression testing
• Extensive managerial experience overseeing teams with direct reports.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, industry standard QA techniques, and experience with both waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Track record of juggling multiple project priorities and negotiating win-win outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing test script automation/tooling to improve testing quality and productivity.
• Extensive QA experience with mainframe applications is preferred.
• Experience in the Wealth Management or financial services application space is an asset.

Additional Details:This position is fully remote and the candidate can be from anywhere in Canada. There may be some occasional travel required to the Markham Office in Ontario. Please note that candidates from Quebec must be bilingual (English/French).Being YouDiversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it #39;s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we #39;re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That #39;s the Kyndryl Way.What You Can ExpectWith state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Our employee learning hub gives you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications and accreditations, including Microsoft University, AWS Cloud Center of Excellence, Udemy, and the Harvard Business Review. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you! We want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.