Title:  Lead Quality Engineer

Role Details

Compass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support our diverse customer base and enhance our business operations.
Our domain encompasses a vast spectrum of opportunities, from hands-on desk support to Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI, and Modern Application Development. We are committed to building robust IT infrastructures, driving digital transformation, and enabling scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions across the enterprise.
Compass Group is the leading foodservice management and support services company, with $26 billion in revenue in 2025.

Position Details:

• Position Title: Lead Quality Engineer
• Salary: 120,000.00 - 160,000.00
• Hybrid: 3 in Office Days - Toronto (72 Fraser Avenue) 
• Perks: 4 Weeks of Vacation, bonus eligibility, RRSP Match and more! 
• Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent 

In accordance with provincial legislation and our commitment to transparent hiring practices, the compensation range for this position is provided. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Canadian work experience is not required. Please note that artificial intelligence tools are utilized in the applicant screening process.

Job Summary

Now, if you were to come on board as our Lead Quality Engineer, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Lead test strategy, planning, and execution across assigned products or teams.
• Design, implement, and govern Tosca automation frameworks and standards.
• Ensure consistent regression, functional, API, data, and performance testing practices.
• Guide and mentor Quality and Senior Quality Engineers.
• Partner with Product Owners and Engineering leaders to define quality goals and release criteria.
• Oversee test management, reporting, and metrics using qTest.
• Drive defect management, root cause analysis, and quality improvements using Azure DevOps.
• Identify quality risks early and provide mitigation strategies.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to release planning.
• Provide executive-level test status, quality metrics, and release readiness assessments.

Think you have what it takes to be our Lead Quality Engineer? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• 9 - 12+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including technical leadership or team lead responsibilities.
• Experience leading QA efforts across complex applications.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Tricentis Tosca.
• Proven experience leading QA efforts across teams or initiatives.
• Expertise with Azure DevOps and test management tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile, SDLC, and quality engineering practices.
• Advanced SQL and data validation skills.
• Experience with performance testing strategies and execution.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Tosca advanced certifications.
ISTQB Advanced or Test Manager certification.
Deep experience testing APIs, backend systems, and complex integrations.