Hybrid (3 days or less per week in the office)Are you a seasoned QA professional who enjoys balancing hands‑on testing with strategic quality leadership? Trissential is hiring a QA Lead to join our client's team in Montreal. This is an exciting opportunity to lead quality initiatives across multiple delivery teams while helping shape the testing strategy for critical banking and payment solutions. If you're passionate about quality engineering, stakeholder engagement, and driving continuous improvement in large‑scale enterprise environments, this role is for you. Lead quality initiatives across multiple squads, projects, and enterprise payment programsInfluence quality standards, testing practices, and delivery excellence at an organizational levelPartner with senior business and technology stakeholders on mission‑critical financial solutionsMentor QA professionals and help elevate quality engineering practices across teamsContribute to enterprise‑level test automation and quality transformation initiativesEnjoy a flexible hybrid work model while working on high‑impact projectsJoin a collaborative environment that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement Quality Leadership & CoordinationLead and coordinate testing activities across multiple squads, projects, releases, and payment initiativesEstablish and champion consistent testing standards, quality practices, and delivery processes across teamsDevelop and maintain integrated test strategies, test plans, and quality approaches aligned to business objectivesCoordinate testing schedules, resource planning, environments, and cross‑team dependenciesIdentify, assess, and communicate quality risks, testing gaps, and release readiness concernsProvide testing metrics, quality status reporting, and risk‑based recommendations to leadership and stakeholdersMentor QA team members and promote best practices in quality assurance and quality engineeringCollaborate with product, business, architecture,



and development teams to embed quality throughout the delivery lifecycle Hands‑On Quality EngineeringDesign, document, and execute test cases for banking and payment transaction workflows across APIs, integrations, and event‑driven systemsValidate solution quality, resilience, reliability, and testability throughout the software development lifecycleTest complex payment processing workflows spanning distributed systems, APIs, messaging platforms, and business processesDevelop and execute API, integration, end‑to‑end, and non‑functional testing strategiesContribute to test automation initiatives across multiple testing layers where appropriateAssist with the creation and maintenance of automated test assets when requiredUtilize quality metrics, defect trends, and operational insights to improve testing effectiveness and reduce delivery riskTrack defects, testing execution activities, and quality metrics using Jira and related quality management tools 8-12+ years of experience in software quality assurance, testing, or quality engineering rolesPrevious experience leading testing efforts across multiple teams, delivery streams, or enterprise initiativesStrong expertise in API testing, including validation of requests, responses, payloads, integration points, and transaction flowsExperience testing event‑driven architectures and messaging platforms such as Kafka or similar technologiesProven experience developing test strategies, test plans, estimates, and quality reporting frameworksStrong experience coordinating testing activities and managing cross‑functional stakeholder expectationsDemonstrated ability to create test cases, execute tests, analyze results,



and manage defects through resolutionStrong understanding of integration testing and end‑to‑end business process validationExperience working within Agile software delivery environmentsExcellent analytical, problem‑solving, and risk assessment capabilitiesProven ability to influence stakeholders and promote quality‑driven decision‑makingBilingual French and English communication skills Bonus Points If You HaveExperience testing payment processing platforms and financial transaction systemsPrevious experience leading distributed or multi‑team testing programsHands‑on involvement with test automation initiatives and quality engineering practicesKnowledge of Java and/or PythonFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and contemporary software delivery practicesExperience with Jira and related quality management toolsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related disciplineIndustry certifications related to quality assurance, testing, Agile, or quality engineering are considered an asset At Trissential, we value collaboration, innovation, leadership, and continuous improvement. By joining our client's team, you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on enterprise‑scale banking and payment initiatives while helping shape the future of quality engineering C$161,000-C$175,000 annually or C$95-C$109 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matchingCareer Development – Access to professional development, enterprise‑scale projects, and leadership opportunitiesLeadership Impact – Influence testing practices, delivery quality, and organizational standardsCollaborative Culture – Work alongside experienced professionals who value quality, innovation, and teamworkEnterprise‑Scale Initiatives – Support critical payment systems and high‑visibility transformation programs

📌 Head Of Quality And Assurance (Levis)
🏢 Trissential
📍 Levis