Quality Assurance Analyst II (Remote-Canada)

Details

• Analyze business requirements, technical specifications, and use cases to develop comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Execute manual test scenarios for functional, regression, and UAT testing across multiple environments.
• Verify overall system functionality, data accuracy, and adherence to business requirements across different test scenarios.
• Identify, log, and track defects to closure using standard defect management tools.
• Participate in test reviews and ensure proper traceability between requirements and test cases.
• Develop, update, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium, Java, Maven, and TestNG.
• Maintain data-driven automation frameworks and reusable test components.
• Collaborate with QA automation engineers to improve script reliability and reduce manual effort.
• Contribute to regression suite maintenance to ensure ongoing coverage as the application evolves.
• Follow established QA processes, templates, and standards.
• Support smoke, ad hoc/exploratory, system, regression, etc. testing during build deployments.
• Provide regular test execution status updates and report on defects, risks, and blockers.
• Work closely with Developers, Business Analysts, and QA peers to understand system design and functional logic.
• Participate in peer reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups in Agile or hybrid environments.
• Suggest improvements in testing methods, tools, and techniques.
• Support efforts to increase test automation and overall QA efficiency.
• University degree, a minimum 3–5 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance.
• Experience with pension administration systems or other complex financial systems is an asset.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven and exposure to data-driven or keyword-driven automation frameworks.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in manual testing concepts, test case design, and defect tracking.
• Exposure to performance, API, or security testing is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adaptable, organized, and able to manage multiple testing priorities.
• Office setting with a moderate noise level.
• The employee will work at an individual workstation, using a telephone and computer.
• Must be able to remain seated for extended periods.
• Regular use of a computer and other office machinery, such as printers and copy machines.
• Occasional movement around the office.
• Frequent communication via telephone.