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The role combines test planning, hands-on execution, defect investigation, and coordination with development and cross-functional teams.A key responsibility is to actively evaluate, adopt, and integrate company-approved AI tools that streamline verification, expand test coverage, reduce repetitive work, and improve the clarity and consistency of test documentation. The Software Test Lead remains accountable for the accuracy, traceability, and reliability of verification results.\nHere's a potential JD\nSoftware Quality Engineering Lead\nPosition summary\nThe Software Test Lead leads software verification activities to ensure products meet defined requirements and quality expectations. The role combines test planning, hands-on execution, defect investigation, and coordination with development and cross-functional teams.\nA key responsibility is to actively evaluate, adopt, and integrate company-approved AI tools that streamline verification, expand test coverage, reduce repetitive work, and improve the clarity and consistency of test documentation. The Software Test Lead remains accountable for the accuracy, traceability, and reliability of verification results.\nKey responsibilities\nSoftware verification and test leadership\nLead verification planning, prioritization, and execution across assigned software releases.\nTranslate requirements and acceptance criteria into test plans, test cases, and documented verification evidence.\nPerform and coordinate functional, integration, system, and regression testing, as applicable.\nIdentify, document, investigate, and track defects; collaborate with developers to confirm fixes and assess potential impact.\nMaintain traceability between requirements, test coverage, defects, and results.\nCommunicate verification progress, quality risks, and readiness recommendations to project stakeholders.\nGuide team members in testing practices and promote consistent, repeatable verification methods.\nAI adoption and workflow improvement\nProactively identify and evaluate available AI tools for their suitability in software verification, using company-approved tools and following applicable data-handling requirements.\nIntegrate AI into appropriate activities, including test design, test-data preparation, automation development, log analysis, defect investigation, and documentation.\nReview and validate AI-generated outputs before incorporating them into test assets, conclusions, or release evidence.\nExpand automated and AI-assisted testing while applying human judgment to exploratory testing, risk assessment, and final verification decisions.\nMeasure improvements in testing efficiency, coverage, repeatability, and defect detection.\nDocument effective practices, share lessons learned, and support team adoption of useful AI capabilities.\nCollaboration and continuous improvement\nWork with development, product, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve verification issues.\nIdentify opportunities to improve test environments, tools, processes, and reporting.\nMaintain clear, reproducible records of testing activities and results.\nFollow applicable company quality procedures and product-specific verification requirements.\nQualifications and capabilities\nExperience in software testing, verification, defect management, and test documentation.\nDemonstrated ability to lead testing activities and coordinate work across teams.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.\nExperience with test management and defect tracking tools.\nAbility to develop or maintain automated tests and supporting scripts.\nAbility and willingness to learn, evaluate, and adopt AI tools, including critically assessing their outputs and limitations.\nSound judgment in prioritizing verification work according to product risk and project needs.\nExpected outcomes\nReliable, traceable verification evidence that supports informed release decisions.\nEarlier identification and clear communication of defects and quality risks.\nBroader, more repeatable test coverage and reduced manual effort.\nDemonstrable improvements from AI adoption without compromising verification quality.\nThe Company is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 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