Software QA Lead, Enterprise Systems Implementation

Location: New Westminster, BC (Hybrid, 2 days on-site per week, including Tuesdays, near Sapperton SkyTrain Station)
Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: 6-month contract with likelihood of extension
Compensation: $75.00 to $87.00 per hour (incorporated contractor)

About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced QA Lead who thrives on complex enterprise implementations and enjoys making a meaningful impact? We're looking for a Software QA Lead to support a major technology modernization initiative within a large public sector transportation organization in British Columbia.

You'll lead quality assurance activities for the replacement of a critical cloud-based scheduling, booking and dispatch platform supporting accessible transportation services. Working alongside project managers, technical teams, vendors and business stakeholders, you'll help ensure a smooth implementation that supports reliable, accessible services for the community.

What's In It for You
• Make a meaningful impact on technology that supports accessible public transportation.
• Work with experienced professionals in a collaborative, enterprise-scale environment.
• Gain exposure to complex system integrations, vendor management and enterprise transformation.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule, convenient transit access and the potential for contract extension.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll lead QA strategy, test planning, governance, quality gates and reporting throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• You'll coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-to-end testing across multiple systems and teams.
• You'll oversee vendor testing activities, validate deliverables and ensure appropriate test coverage, traceability and quality standards.
• You'll manage defect tracking, risk assessments, test execution and quality metrics while keeping stakeholders informed.
• You'll collaborate with business, technical, cybersecurity and privacy teams to validate integrations, data quality and operational readiness.
• You'll support migration readiness, cutover planning, go-live assessments and post-implementation stabilization.
• You'll identify test automation opportunities and ensure thorough documentation, knowledge transfer and QA sign-offs.

Skills and Qualifications
• 7+ years of software QA and testing experience, including 3+ years in a QA Lead, Test Lead or QA Architect role.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale ERP, HCM, HRIS, payroll, workforce management or enterprise application implementations, ideally within organizations of 5,000+ employees.
• Experience with enterprise HR platforms such as PeopleSoft, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, UKG or comparable systems.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Hybrid Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including SIT, UAT and end-to-end testing.
• Experience overseeing vendor testing deliverables, test automation frameworks and tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, HP ALM/Quality Center or qTest.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience navigating complex enterprise environments. Public sector or transportation experience is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience. Must be incorporated and able to provide two professional references during submission.

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