Location: Toronto
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date: 24 Jun 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1705544
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The Opportunity
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. As Test Lead in our Canadian Banking Technology Consulting team within the Platforms group, you’ll play a key role in delivering technology solutions for financial institutions. You’ll work directly on projects involving modernization, data migration, cloud migration, and core banking transformation. You’ll collaborate with clients and project teams to execute strategies, solve technical challenges, and ensure successful delivery of solutions.
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
Your Key Responsibilities
Lead overall test planning and strategy, including SIT, UAT, defect management, and day to day test co-ordination activities
Act as a Test Lead with hands-on involvement in execution and delivery of QA initiatives
Independently lead, execute internal and client teams to meet program timelines, deliverables, and milestones
Assess risks, issues and proactively mitigate to seek resolution
Manage QA efforts for complex systems, ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements
Drive and oversee automation and performance testing initiatives, leading teams within testing delivery engagements
Coordinate activities across onshore and offshore teams to ensure seamless communication and consistent delivery
Implement and leverage cloud-based testing strategies across environments such as Azure, GitHub, and Google Cloud
Drive efficient defect lifecycle management using tools such as JIRA, ALM, or TestRail
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, promoting QA best practices and continuous improvement
Collaborate with client stakeholders to ensure testing strategies align with business goals and long-term objectives
Manage and lead distributed teams, ensuring clarity, accountability, and delivery excellence
Explore and drive adoption of AI-assisted testing tools such as Git Hub Copilot or Claude to accelerate testing processes and improve efficiency
Skills and Attributes for Success
Proven experience in client facing testing delivery, defect management and QA governance
Hands-on experience with test automation and performance testing frameworks
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, GitHub, Google Cloud) and CI/CD pipelines
Strong experience with QA tools such as JIRA, ALM, or TestRail
Exposure to AI-powered testing tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) is a strong plus
Proven experience in building or leveraging AI agents for test prep, analysis, execution and defect management is a major differentiator
Experience working in client-facing roles within fast-paced environments
Strong ability to manage stakeholder relationships and distributed teams
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
Qualifications
7-8 years of experience in quality engineering, testing, or test leadership roles
Proven experience working as a Test Lead or Senior Tester in complex delivery engagements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience in banking/financial services or regulated industries is an asset
What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
At least 3 years’ experience in consulting, ideally in financial services and banking.
Ability to work with diverse teams, including software vendors and sub-contractors, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
On-site work with clients in the GTA 2–3 days a week is required.
What We Offer
The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and group savings plans. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs and internal opportunities for career development and advancement. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.
EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.
Toronto: $88,000 to $132,000
Inclusiveness at EY
Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.
Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with the highest ethical principles and regulatory requirements.
To all recruitment agencies: EY does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement or request from our hiring team will not be considered. EY is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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