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, fast-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, rapid-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.

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