Associate Quality Engineer

IBM; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Associate Quality Engineer, where you'll leverage your technical expertise in SAP to ensure quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop test strategies, and enhance automation frameworks. This role offers a dynamic environment for continuous learning and innovation in technology.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans, cases, and suites for SAP projects.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts.
• Document, track, and manage defects using JIRA.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Bachelor's degree in IT

Bachelor's degree in information systems

Tools

Selenium

Appium

JIRA

SAP Quality Center

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitLab CI

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Introduction

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your Role And Responsibilities

At IBM, we know technology. But technology is only as good as the results it delivers. Are you interested and adept in application development methodology and tools? The IBM Client Innovation Centre (CIC) occupies a unique position in the IT marketplace – at the intersection of business and technology. In this role, you'll work in our IBM CIC, where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to clients worldwide. Our delivery centers facilitate local skills and expertise to foster innovation and technology adoption.

As a member of our team, you will help IBM clients solve challenging business problems, capitalize on market opportunities, and achieve real value. We seek passionate, innovative thinkers eager to grow and learn. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning, who believes no problem is too big, and who wants to unleash potential, this Associate role is for you. As a Quality Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of our SAP and related systems by designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test strategies and processes.

Test Planning And Strategy

• Develop and maintain test plans, cases, and suites for SAP projects.
• Define testing scope, approach, and resources needed.
• Contribute to improving testing methodologies and processes.

Test Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Appium, or custom ABAP frameworks.
• Enhance automation frameworks and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate automated checks into CI/CD pipelines.

Defect Management

• Document, track, and manage defects using tools like JIRA or SAP Quality Center.
• Work with development teams to clarify, reproduce, and verify defects.

Data Management

• Create and manage test data with SAP tools (e.g., Data Migration, Data Services, SAP HANA).
• Ensure data privacy, security, and compliance.

Collaboration And Communication

• Work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate findings and progress clearly via emails, meetings, and reports.

Continuous Learning

• Stay updated on SAP testing trends and tools.
• Participate in training and knowledge sharing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Canada without sponsorship (valid work permit, PR, or citizenship).
• Willing to live and work in Calgary, AB.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, information systems, or related field.

Core Competencies

• Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Understanding of SDLC and QA processes.
• Experience with testing tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Additional Skills

• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum frameworks.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn emerging tools and technologies.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: IT Services and Consulting