About the role
Job Title: Lead Murex Automation QA
Location: Toronto, ON Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Murex Automation QA to lead the quality assurance function for Murex implementation, enhancement, upgrade, and transformation initiatives within a Capital Markets environment. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, deep expertise in the Murex platform, and hands-on experience in automation testing. This role is responsible for defining QA strategies, driving automation initiatives, managing end-to-end testing activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions across Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office functions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage QA activities for Murex implementation, enhancement, upgrade, and migration projects. Define, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and quality assurance processes aligned with business and project objectives. Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for Murex applications, interfaces, and integration testing. Plan and oversee functional, system, integration, regression, user acceptance, and end-to-end testing activities. Validate Front-to-Back trade lifecycle processes and ensure complete business process coverage across Murex modules. Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Solution Architects, and Business Stakeholders to ensure requirements are accurately translated into test scenarios. Lead defect management activities, including defect triage, root cause analysis, prioritization, and resolution tracking. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and faster release cycles. Monitor testing progress, quality metrics, risks, and provide regular status reporting to project leadership. Ensure adherence to QA governance, testing standards, and industry best practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Mentor and guide QA team members while fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Participate in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. 7+ years of Quality Assurance experience, including leading QA teams on Murex implementation and enhancement projects. Hands-on experience with Murex Automation Testing in Capital Markets environments. Strong expertise in test strategy, test planning, test execution, and quality management. Proven experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks for enterprise applications. In-depth knowledge of Murex architecture, workflows, interfaces, trade lifecycle, and Front-to-Back office business processes. Extensive experience with functional, regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing. Experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium, UFT, or equivalent frameworks. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing practices. Experience using defect management and test management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or HP ALM. Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum software delivery methodologies. Excellent analytical, leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Murex upgrades, migrations, and large-scale transformation programs. Strong knowledge of Capital Markets products, including FX, Fixed Income, Equities, Derivatives, and Risk Management. Exposure to DevOps practices and modern QA engineering methodologies. Experience working within Investment Banking or Financial Services organizations. Relevant Murex, QA Automation, or Agile certifications are considered an asset.
Technical Skills
Murex Platform Automation Testing Selenium / UFT / Automation Frameworks API Testing SQL JIRA / Azure DevOps / HP ALM Git Jenkins CI/CD Pipelines Agile / Scrum
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About DataPattern
DataPattern is formed by a group of industry managers and technology experts after noting the need to,
- Evolve purpose driven IoT use cases and handle newer scenarios
- Combine domain experience, technology expertise and ML/AI techniques to solve customer challenges
- Understand current workflows and effectively integrate new applications for maximum benefits
Newer technologies are truly making a huge impact on driving transformation. To realize benefits, companies' approach to adopt these technologies is critical. DataPattern can help.
Strategy: Every situation is unique, particularly manufacturing, energy, healthcare and hi-tech companies who have legacy systems with strict regulations need to evolve their strategy considering multiple varying factors.
DataPattern has identified the paradox in digital transformation and help focus you on defining goals and roadmap.
Process: IIoT, ML, AI or RPA will (must) impact your current work processes - maintenance, operations, budgets, purchase, projects. Companies needs to prepare for change in business models too. Many companies miss out on planning or effectively executing this stage.
DataPattern with deep understanding on workflows can support seamless integration of new technologies into your work processes.
Technology: Companies will need to consider long term impacts of technology choice and benefit from growth rather than technology being a hinderance. This will provide peace of mind not just the IT team but also for all business stakeholders.
DataPattern with deep knowledge on different products and experience of cloud, on-prem, hybrid can recommend and implement robust tools to take your business to the next levels.
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About the role
Job Title: Lead Murex Automation QA
Location: Toronto, ON Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Murex Automation QA to lead the quality assurance function for Murex implementation, enhancement, upgrade, and transformation initiatives within a Capital Markets environment. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, deep expertise in the Murex platform, and hands-on experience in automation testing. This role is responsible for defining QA strategies, driving automation initiatives, managing end-to-end testing activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions across Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office functions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage QA activities for Murex implementation, enhancement, upgrade, and migration projects. Define, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and quality assurance processes aligned with business and project objectives. Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for Murex applications, interfaces, and integration testing. Plan and oversee functional, system, integration, regression, user acceptance, and end-to-end testing activities. Validate Front-to-Back trade lifecycle processes and ensure complete business process coverage across Murex modules. Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Solution Architects, and Business Stakeholders to ensure requirements are accurately translated into test scenarios. Lead defect management activities, including defect triage, root cause analysis, prioritization, and resolution tracking. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and faster release cycles. Monitor testing progress, quality metrics, risks, and provide regular status reporting to project leadership. Ensure adherence to QA governance, testing standards, and industry best practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Mentor and guide QA team members while fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Participate in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. 7+ years of Quality Assurance experience, including leading QA teams on Murex implementation and enhancement projects. Hands-on experience with Murex Automation Testing in Capital Markets environments. Strong expertise in test strategy, test planning, test execution, and quality management. Proven experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks for enterprise applications. In-depth knowledge of Murex architecture, workflows, interfaces, trade lifecycle, and Front-to-Back office business processes. Extensive experience with functional, regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing. Experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium, UFT, or equivalent frameworks. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing practices. Experience using defect management and test management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or HP ALM. Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum software delivery methodologies. Excellent analytical, leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Murex upgrades, migrations, and large-scale transformation programs. Strong knowledge of Capital Markets products, including FX, Fixed Income, Equities, Derivatives, and Risk Management. Exposure to DevOps practices and modern QA engineering methodologies. Experience working within Investment Banking or Financial Services organizations. Relevant Murex, QA Automation, or Agile certifications are considered an asset.
Technical Skills
Murex Platform Automation Testing Selenium / UFT / Automation Frameworks API Testing SQL JIRA / Azure DevOps / HP ALM Git Jenkins CI/CD Pipelines Agile / Scrum
Not the right fit? Search for Murex Automation QA jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About DataPattern
DataPattern is formed by a group of industry managers and technology experts after noting the need to,
- Evolve purpose driven IoT use cases and handle newer scenarios
- Combine domain experience, technology expertise and ML/AI techniques to solve customer challenges
- Understand current workflows and effectively integrate new applications for maximum benefits
Newer technologies are truly making a huge impact on driving transformation. To realize benefits, companies' approach to adopt these technologies is critical. DataPattern can help.
Strategy: Every situation is unique, particularly manufacturing, energy, healthcare and hi-tech companies who have legacy systems with strict regulations need to evolve their strategy considering multiple varying factors.
DataPattern has identified the paradox in digital transformation and help focus you on defining goals and roadmap.
Process: IIoT, ML, AI or RPA will (must) impact your current work processes - maintenance, operations, budgets, purchase, projects. Companies needs to prepare for change in business models too. Many companies miss out on planning or effectively executing this stage.
DataPattern with deep understanding on workflows can support seamless integration of new technologies into your work processes.
Technology: Companies will need to consider long term impacts of technology choice and benefit from growth rather than technology being a hinderance. This will provide peace of mind not just the IT team but also for all business stakeholders.
DataPattern with deep knowledge on different products and experience of cloud, on-prem, hybrid can recommend and implement robust tools to take your business to the next levels.