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Software Test Manager Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

D2L

Software Test Developer

Kitchener, ON · On-site

Test Developers at D2L are passionate about building quality, secure, high performing software ... Product Manager, and a Development Manager * Teams can tackle any problem in any area, ensuring ...

QNX Software Systems

QNX Software Test Specialist II

Ottawa, ON

CA$80K - CA$112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

The QNX Power Management Test Team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Test Specialist to help validate and deliver next-generation file systems technologies. This is an ...

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BlackBerry Corporation

Software Test Specialist II

Waterloo, ON · On-site

CA$80K - CA$112K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... management, and other project stakeholders. Perform hands-on in-sprint QA activities to ensure ... Design and implement manual and automated test cases and scripts for our applications under test.

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AtHoc

Software Test Specialist II

Waterloo, ON · On-site

CA$80K - CA$112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... management, and other project stakeholders. Perform hands-on in-sprint QA activities to ensure ... Design and implement manual and automated test cases and scripts for our applications under test.

New

BlackBerry Corporation

QNX Software Test Specialist II

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$80K - CA$112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The QNX Power Management Test Team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Test Specialist to help validate and deliver next-generation file systems technologies. This is an ...

New

AtHoc

QNX Software Test Specialist II

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$80K - CA$112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The QNX Power Management Test Team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Test Specialist to help validate and deliver next-generation file systems technologies. This is an ...

New

Syntronic

Python Test Developer

Waterloo, ON

CA$75K - CA$95K/yr

Analyze software requirements to inform test strategy and ensure comprehensive test coverage ... Defect Management: Identify, report, and analyze test failures to pinpoint defects. Manage defect ...

AtHoc

QNX Senior Software Test Specialist

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$96K - CA$135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

We are looking for a Senior Software Test Specialist who is passionate about quality, detail ... Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

Ciena

AI-Enabled Software Test Engineer - New Grad

Ottawa, ON

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  • PTO

Investigate software defects, assess customer impact, and escalate critical issues in collaboration ... Manage test artifacts, source code repositories, and continuous integration test execution within ...

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How much do software test manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for software test manager in Ontario is $113,599.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,000.00 and $133,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a software test manager do?

As a Software Test Manager, your day often involves overseeing test plan development, coordinating test execution, and reviewing testing progress with both your team and project stakeholders. You may spend time mentoring testers, analyzing defect reports, and collaborating closely with development and product management teams to align on quality goals. Regular meetings and status updates are a staple, as is the need to adapt quickly to project changes or address challenges as they arise. This role combines hands-on problem solving with leadership responsibilities, ensuring both the quality of deliverables and the professional growth of your team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a software test manager?

To thrive as a Software Test Manager, you need a solid background in software testing methodologies, test planning, team leadership, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with automated testing tools (such as Selenium or JUnit), defect tracking systems, and certifications like ISTQB are commonly expected. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills help managers lead teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for ensuring high-quality software releases and fostering a collaborative, efficient testing environment.

What is a software test manager?

A Software Test Manager is responsible for overseeing the testing process in software development to ensure quality and reliability. They lead a team of testers, develop test strategies, and coordinate with developers and stakeholders to identify and resolve defects. Their role includes test planning, execution, and automation while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

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Software Test Developer

D2L

Kitchener, ON • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Do you have the talent and drive to help us change how the world learns? Test Developers at D2L are passionate about building quality, secure, high performing software. They tackle tough technical and non-technical testing challenges.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

You will contribute to technology that will transform teaching and learning for millions of people. Improving education for millions of people provides a rare opportunity to make a real and significant difference in the world!

LOVE HOW YOU DO IT
  • You will work on an Agile development team which includes Developers, Testers, Designers, a Technical Product Manager, and a Development Manager
  • Teams can tackle any problem in any area, ensuring exposure to a variety of problems and technologies
  • All members of the team contribute to the definition, requirements, development, and testing of the problems we are solving
  • Our testers are flexible, and can adapt how they spend their time according to the needs of their team and projects
HOW WILL I MAKE AN IMPACT?
  • Take charge of your team's overall quality strategy; help the team to adapt and optimize for quality up front, rather than providing a safety net to catch failures
  • Leverage your strengths to help your team improve quality in various ways: perhaps you'll contribute to product code, participate in code reviews, design and write automated tests, plan and execute exploratory testing, implement reliability engineering strategies, or take on any other activities that will help your team increase confidence in what they're building
  • Coach other members of your team about how to approach quality-related activities, and foster a mature quality culture within the team
  • Be a compelling communicator of quality concerns

WHAT IS D2L LOOKING FOR FROM ME?

Your experience is important, but most of all we are looking for people who are quick to learn, passionate about what they do, and are eager to collaborate with others to create innovative products that will delight and inspire our users. In general we are looking for:

  • You are an expert in finding defects and design issues in software during all phases of the software development process
  • You have a high bar for quality, software performance, and security
  • You create and nurture feedback loops to provide information for continuous improvement of testing
  • You have coding (Swift, Objective-C, C#, Java) and/or scripting skills (JavaScript, Python, Perl, PowerShell) to enable you to read production code and contribute to test automation
  • You identify risks and gaps in analysis and test coverage through sound critical thinking
  • You design effective automation tests and contribute to automation frameworks
  • You collaborate effectively, helping your team to develop testable features, and identifying test tasks during design
  • You are passionate about our users and are their advocates in the development process

OPEN, COLLABORATIVE, LEARNING

  • Join one of D2L's Communities of Practice to sharpen your skills and discuss big picture issues
  • Attend one of many internal lunch and learns
  • Attend conferences and workshops
  • Propose approaches to solve common problems - we welcome all new ideas
  • Mentor and learn
  • Be an active member of the testing community, always pushing the boundaries of testing methodologies

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree or diploma in computer science, computer engineering or similar technical discipline.

This position is to fill an existing vacancy

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