Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (Test Lead) to own the end-to-end testing lifecycle for a graduate awards platform replacement project in a higher education environment (Hybrid, Edmonton; on-site Tue/Wed/Thu) Our post-secondary client is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (Test Lead) to own the end-to-end testing lifecycle for a graduate awards platform replacement project in a higher education environment (Hybrid, Edmonton; on-site Tue/Wed/Thu).

Overview Join a large-scale modernization initiative replacing a legacy graduate awards platform with Blackbaud Award Management to support enhanced awards processes and services. This role leads the testing lifecycle across BBAM configuration, PeopleSoft ERP integrations, and phased data conversion and migration activities. The project supports the decommissioning of the existing GSMS platform and includes validation of both administrative workflows and the student portal experience.

Contract, Edmonton, Hybrid, Working Hours: MST

Must Haves

5+ years in a

Test Lead

role

Experience testing

batch-based integrations ( Flat file/SFTP )

and complex

data migrations

Experience

defining

and

executing validation strategy

for phased go-lives

Strong leadership ability to lead a mix of

technical analysts

and

business SMEs

in a hybrid, rapid-paced environment

Nice to Have

PeopleSoft ERP integration testing exposure

Phased go-live validation strategy experience

Responsibilities

Develop quality assurance strategy and test plans

Lead the end-to-end testing lifecycle across project workstreams

Validate BBAM administrative workflows and student portal functionality

Test batch-based integrations between BBAM and PeopleSoft ERP systems

Define and execute validation activities for phased data migration go-live stages

Work with Business Analysts to translate business requirements into testing requirements

Develop and maintain testing documentation





Our post-secondary client is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (Test Lead) to own the end-to-end testing lifecycle for a graduate awards platform replacement project in a higher education environment (Hybrid, Edmonton; on-site Tue/Wed/Thu).

Overview Join a large-scale modernization initiative replacing a legacy graduate awards platform with Blackbaud Award Management to support enhanced awards processes and services. This role leads the testing lifecycle across BBAM configuration, PeopleSoft ERP integrations, and phased data conversion and migration activities. The project supports the decommissioning of the existing GSMS platform and includes validation of both administrative workflows and the student portal experience.

Contract, Edmonton, Hybrid, Working Hours: MST

Must Haves

5+ years in a

Test Lead

role

Experience testing

batch-based integrations ( Flat file/SFTP )

and complex

data migrations

Experience

defining

and

executing validation strategy

for phased go-lives

Strong leadership ability to lead a mix of

technical analysts

and

business SMEs

in a hybrid, fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

Blackbaud Award Management deployment experience (similar to AcademicWorks, AwardSpring, Fluid Review, SmarterSelect, Slate, Workday Student)

PeopleSoft ERP integration testing exposure

Phased go-live validation strategy experience

Responsibilities

Develop quality assurance strategy and test plans

Lead the end-to-end testing lifecycle across project workstreams

Validate BBAM administrative workflows and student portal functionality

Test batch-based integrations between BBAM and PeopleSoft ERP systems

Define and execute validation activities for phased data migration go-live stages

Work with Business Analysts to translate business requirements into testing requirements

Develop and maintain testing documentation

Disclaimer: AI may be used in evaluating candidates.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (Test Lead) to own the end-to-end testing lifecycle for a graduate (Winnipeg)
🏢 S.i. Systems
📍 Winnipeg