In this role, you will own and drive the end-to-end (E2E) testing strategy and delivery for the Finance Transformation programme, with primary accountability for integrated E2E quality across Oracle and all upstream/downstream integrations. This role establishes programme-level test governance, quality gates, and cross-workstream coordination across multiple workstreams, ensuring functional and technical E2E readiness for cutover, parallel run, and go-live. This is a programme-level testing leadership role - execution is performed by workstream test leads and IT QA/scrum teams; the E2E Testing Lead orchestrates planning, assures coverage/traceability, and escalates risks/issues.
In this role, you will- Own programme-level E2E quality outcomes for Oracle releases, including RICE deliverables, and provide integrated go/no-go recommendations based on evidence.
- Develop, own, and drive the end-to-end test strategy, framework, and governance across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and delivery timelines.
- Develop comprehensive test plans, including scope, approach, resource requirements, tooling, and success metrics.
- Lead creation/review of high-quality E2E test scenarios, test cases, and traceability to requirements and business processes.
- Define and enforce quality gates, entry/exit criteria, and risk-based testing approaches throughout the SDLC.
- Maintain a clear traceability matrix linking business requirements to test coverage across all integration and regression suites.
- Establish E2E test governance: test plans, test schedule, RAID management, defect triage model, and reporting cadence.
- Align E2E testing to program milestones (releases, cutovers, parallel runs) and ensure readiness for go-live.
- Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple parallel workstreams, managing dependencies, shared environments, and data requirements.
- Delivered in multiple releases, with designated test leads accountable for system testing across the various test cycles; the End-to-End Testing Lead will work closely with these leads to coordinate integrated planning and execution and to ensure end-to-end quality across the solution and all related integrations.
- Collaborate closely with programme managers, solution architects, and delivery leads to integrate quality assurance into programme planning from the outset.
- Facilitate defect triage, root cause analysis, and resolution processes, ensuring clear prioritization and timely closure.
- Ensure Unit Testing/SIT/UAT/performance/regression activities are coordinated and traceable end-to-end, including test data and environment dependencies.
- Produce and present clear, concise quality reports and dashboards for programme leadership, highlighting risks, progress, and key metrics.
- Act as the primary escalation point for testing issues, risks, and blockers across all streams.
Required skills:- 10+ years of QA experience, with at least 3 years in a senior testing leadership role on large-scale or complex programmes.
- Must have proven track record of owning end-to-end test strategy on enterprise-grade transformation, Oracle, ERP, or digital programmes.
- Must have experience on Oracle programmes in finance/actuarial contexts, including testing of accounting flows, posting rules, reconciliations, period close impacts, and integrations.
- Experience on cloud-native or cloud-migration programmes with an understanding of how infrastructure impacts test design.
- Experience managing and developing QA teams, including workload planning and performance management.
- Background in data migration testing or system integration testing across complex, multi-vendor landscapes.
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (functional, regression, Integration, UAT, performance, etc.), including governance, evidence-based quality reporting, and release readiness.
- Proficiency with QA Tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
- Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical quality concerns into clear business language for senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a structured approach to risk identification and mitigation.
Preferred skills- Banking and Insurance Domain is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with enterprise platforms and integration/API testing patterns.
We're eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the required skills listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter-help us see how you the right person for this role.
Total compensation:We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates.
The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 85,000 - 110,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Working arrangementsWe believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements,
this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well-being programs.
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
