User Acceptance Testing - UAT Lead

Iris's client, one of the Top 5 Bank in Canada is looking to hire UAT Lead for a long term contract opportunity. Our Client is a Canadian multinational financial services company and the largest bank in Canada by market capitalization. The bank serves over 17 million clients and has more than 89,000 employees worldwide. Bank is serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. Title: UAT Lead Location: Toronto, ON (hybrid 4 days onsite/Week) Long term Contract Client: Banking/Financial Role: Test Planning & Strategy Define and maintain test plans, schedules, scope, and success criteria Partner with stakeholders to finalize testing requirements Resource & Execution Management Allocate and manage testing resources, tools, and environments Oversee test execution, monitor progress, and resolve bottlenecks Track defects, ensure timely resolution, and report test metrics Enable effective communication across QA, development, and business teams Risk, Reporting & Governance Identify testing risks and proactively mitigate issues Escalate critical risks and blockers to leadership Maintain test artifacts and produce clear status reports and dashboards Process Improvement Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies Experience & Skills 5+ years in software testing, including 2+ years in a test coordination or leadership role Proven experience leading end-to-end testing for complex migration programs Strong knowledge of SDLC and testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) Hands-on experience with test management tools (Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps) Certifications (ISTQB, PMP, Scrum Master) preferred Experience with platform migrations, particularly accounting or derivatives platforms Background in financial markets, capital markets, or asset servicing Exposure to test automation frameworks and DevOps practices Ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment About Iris Software Inc. With 4,000+ associates and offices in India, U.S.A. and Canada, Iris Software delivers technology services and solutions that help clients complete fast, far-reaching digital transformations and achieve their business goals. A strategic partner to Fortune 500 and other top companies in financial services and many other industries, Iris provides a value-driven approach - a unique blend of highly-skilled specialists, software engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and flexible engagement models. High customer satisfaction has translated into long-standing relationships and preferred-partner status with many of our clients, who rely on our 30+ years of technical and domain expertise to future-proof their enterprises. Associates of Iris work on mission-critical applications supported by a workplace culture that has won numerous awards in the last few years, including Certified Great Place to Work in India; Top 25 GPW in IT & IT-BPM; Ambition Box Best Place to Work, #3 in IT/ITES; and Top Workplace NJ-USA.

The UAT Lead is responsible for defining test plans, managing resources, and overseeing the execution of end-to-end testing for complex migration programs. They must track defects, mitigate risks, and provide clear status reporting to stakeholders and leadership.

Candidates need 5+ years of software testing experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role, with a strong background in financial markets. Proficiency in test management tools like Jira and Azure DevOps is required, and certifications such as ISTQB or PMP are preferred.

• JiraSouhaitée
• AgileSouhaitée

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• User Acceptance Testing
• Test Planning
• Test Strategy
• Resource Management
• Defect Tracking
• Risk Mitigation
• SDLC
• Agile
• Waterfall
• Jira
• TestRail
• Azure DevOps
• Platform Migration
• Financial Markets
• Capital Markets
• Asset Servicing

• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Software
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

25 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

4 jours par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte