Posted 6 months ago
GIS Test Lead/Manager
@ Jarvis Consulting Group
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Jarvis Consulting Group is hiring a GIS Test Lead / Manager on a contract basis to oversee quality assurance and testing for enterprise GIS systems in a large utility environment. The role covers functional, integration, system and user acceptance testing, leads QA staff, and manages defects through to closure.
Responsibilities:
- Lead planning and execution of GIS testing, including UAT
- Develop test strategies, plans and cases
- Track defects and ensure timely resolution
- Mentor QA team members and test analysts
- Coordinate testing schedules with project timelines
Requirements summary:
- Proven experience as a Test Lead or Test Manager
- Strong knowledge of GIS platforms such as Esri ArcGIS
- Expertise in manual and automated testing
- Hands-on experience with HP ALM, Jira or Azure DevOps
- Experience managing QA teams
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Software development |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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Jarvis Consulting Group
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About the Opportunity
We are seeking a GIS Test Lead / Manager to oversee quality assurance and testing initiatives for enterprise GIS systems within a large utility environment. This role will ensure that GIS applications, tools, and integrations meet operational, regulatory, and performance requirements. The ideal candidate is highly experienced in GIS technologies, software testing methodologies, and leading QA teams in complex enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and management of all GIS testing activities, including functional, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Develop test strategies, test plans, and test cases aligned with project objectives and organizational standards.
- Coordinate with GIS developers, system analysts, business stakeholders, and IT teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of GIS functionality and workflows.
- Manage defect tracking, reporting, and resolution, ensuring timely closure and quality delivery.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to QA team members and test analysts.
- Ensure testing practices comply with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation opportunities and process optimization.
- Collaborate with project managers to align testing schedules with project timelines and milestones.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Test Lead or Test Manager, preferably in GIS or utility environments.
- Strong knowledge of GIS platforms (e.g., Esri ArcGIS, Spatial Data Infrastructure) and GIS-related enterprise applications.
- Expertise in software testing methodologies, including manual and automated testing.
- Hands-on experience with testing tools (e.g., HP ALM, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience managing QA teams or coordinating multiple test resources in complex projects.
- Understanding of utility operations and GIS workflows is a strong asset.
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