UAT Test Lead

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At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What you'll be doing

As a member of CIBC’s Capital Markets Technology Team, within Regulatory Reporting, the UAT Test Lead is a seasoned expert responsible for overseeing the day-to-day testing activities of complex projects of a tactical nature, ensuring testing control procedures and policies are adhered as per technology’s project performance standards. The role works with minimal direction, applying deep knowledge in their field of expertise to manage the delivery best practices and processes including stakeholder management, project planning, and testing activities. The UAT Test Lead uses significant latitude in determining objectives and leads employees in the development of analytical approaches, while establishing and maintaining client, senior management, and cross functional relationships.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-2 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you'll succeed

• Testing expertise – Lead the investigation and translation of business requirements into test cases. Design and manage end-to-end UAT testing activities for various projects across the business. Use your expertise in software development testing to provide clients with quality products that meet business and system requirements.
• Collaboration – Help internal partners make informed decisions about the development of programs, products, and services. Coach and mentor, your teams as you work toward a common goal. Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
• Project Coordination – Proactively identify risks to the Testing E2E / UAT schedule and find ways to mitigate them. Monitor milestones; ensure they are completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a UAT/E2E Test Strategy / plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate at least 3 years of working experience within the Capital Markets supporting Regulatory Reporting, Trades analysis/reporting. You have managed cross-portfolio projects in a matrix environment. You have experience with waterfall and agile methodologies and knowledge of the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC). You have at least 4 years of Manual Testing experience, along with issue management tools like JIRA/Confluence and hands on experience with Azure DevOps.
• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a clever idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients
• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

81 Bay Street, 1st Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acceptance Testing, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), Technical Leadership, Testing Methodology, Testing Strategies, Test Planning, User Acceptance, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), User Acceptance Testing Support