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Work Location: Office or Hybrid
Atlantic Lottery (AL) is seeking a Test Lead, located in Moncton, NB.
As a Test Lead, reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, you will endeavor to reduce the defects resulting from system changes by ensuring proper testing. You are accountable for testing the delivery of major projects as well as mentoring other testing peers towards the achievement of the group's goals. This includes preparing, reviewing, and executing on test plans that describe how system releases will be tested. In addition to the overall execution of testing, you are also responsible for the proper documentation and communication of testing results.
Posting Closes: October 13, 2024
Salary Band: $58,296 - $87,444
What you'll do
Responsibilities
Plan, deliver and execute testing services for assigned projects: Develop the appropriate test plans required to ensure effective SIT and UAT testing will occur for a given project. Manage the test design, scheduling, test execution and work distribution amongst Quality Analysts and Business Users.
Report on Testing Services: Gather project testing metrics and consolidate into Testing Status Reports for each project; distribute reports in a timely manner; escalate any possible deviations from the established testing plan; develop Test Exit Reports.
Ensure that solutions delivered to production are of the agreed level of quality: Manage defects and work with Business Users and vendors to determine the priority and severity of issues, ensuring the end product meets the needs of the organization.
Assist in the leadership of Testing Services: Contribute to the overall Testing Services Framework; participate in the development of the Testing Services vision and strategy; provide subject matter expertise in the area of quality control and quality assurance. Continuously participate in process improvements to deliver more effective and efficient testing services.
Mentor junior level members of the Testing Services team: Participate in the development of the team's ability to deliver more effective and efficient testing services by providing guidance to junior level testers.
What you'll need
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- 3+ years' experience working in a cross-functional testing team with some of those years working in a test lead capacity.
- Knowledge of performance testing and automation methodologies and tools.
- Knowledge of quality management tools such as test management and defect management.
- A Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Engineering or Business-related fields.
- Must be 19 years of age or older to apply.
Professional Skills:
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong listening, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Passionate and curious, you strive to help clients meet their needs and solve their concerns.
- Strong analytical and technical skills, you take a meticulous approach to your work.
- Creative approach to problem solving, you realize there are multiple ways to achieve an objective.
- Desire to build exceptional experiences, your decisions are always made with the player in mind.
- Ability to adapt to change in a nimble and agile fashion.
Assets:
- Gaming experience
- Testing Certification
- Test Automation Experience
AL Benefits:
- Extended health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision.
- Basic life insurance, disability, and wellness programs.
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
- Three weeks of vacation annually (pro-rated) and 13 paid statutory holidays. Plus, we have a vacation purchasing program.
- Three personal leave days per year.
- Two volunteer days per year.
- Career advancement opportunities.
Recruitment Process: The last couple of years has accelerated change across our workplace, including our hiring practices! As a result, throughout your application process, you may be asked to connect with us virtually, and may not be required to meet in-person. All interviews are conducted in English, our working language, unless otherwise stated.
Internal Employees: Internal Employees interested in this opportunity must be in "good standing," which entails meeting expectations on their previous performance review. Performance Improvement plans, disciplinary action memos, attendance, training and other performance related memos will be taken into consideration as well, when determining the applicant's "good standing" status.
A little bit about us
Atlantic Lottery
Our players have been having fun and "dreaming big" since 1976 when Atlantic Lottery started offering lottery games on behalf of the governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island. The game options have grown and changed over the years and so has our workforce! Today's Atlantic Lottery has more than 600 employees, who are the heart and soul of our business. We offer everything from dare-to-dream draw games to online bingo; breakopen tickets to sports wagering; and games in social settings and on the internet. With games come winners - big and small wins every day - but the best thing about lottery games is that when you choose to play with us, everyone benefits. 100% of our profits go back into our communities. That feels good! #ProudToBeAL
We are proud, gritty, community-minded, and punch above our weight. Being Atlantic Canadian means that we work hard and we know how to have fun. It also means that we genuinely care for each other as co-workers, neighbours, and friends.
Your best life is waiting in Atlantic Canada. At Atlantic Lottery, we have many roles that allow you to work from any of our four Atlantic provinces. Explore living East:
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Work With Us
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to reference and criminal/educational background checks prior to employment.