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Lead Quality Engineer

Req ID: 1516889
Category: Information Technology – SALARY
Brand: Compass Digital
Location: Toronto, ON
Posting Date: March 16, 2026

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Who Are We?

What’s in it for you?

Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at www.strongertogethercompass.com. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

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.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.