Automation Test Analyst (.Net / Selenium)

CGI; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting meticulous test plans and executing automation scripts to ensure the highest quality of software products. With a focus on collaboration, you will work closely with developers and product managers to identify system requirements and enhance testing processes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values innovation and personal growth, where your expertise will directly impact the success of cutting-edge technology solutions. If you're passionate about quality assurance and eager to make a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of testing experience with strong knowledge of Microsoft Technologies.
• Experience with JIRA and Selenium for test management and automation.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed test plans and test cases while coordinating testing activities.
• Design and execute automation scripts using open source tools.

Skills

Testing Experience

Microsoft Technologies (.Net)

Programming Algorithms

Test Management Tools (JIRA)

Functional Automation Testing (Selenium)

API Automation Testing (REST-Assured, ParaSoft SOATest)

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

DevOps Knowledge

Agile Continuous Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Diploma in IT or Business

Tools

JIRA

Selenium

REST-Assured

ParaSoft SOATest

Job description

At CGI, we offer the opportunity to work with Canada’s largest Information Technology Outsourcing and Management Consulting Company with a true global presence in a fast-paced and energetic atmosphere where your personal and professional growth is accelerated by your desire and sense of commitment. All CGI employees are called members because they feel a powerful sense of ownership and accountability. Members at CGI are building their own company – in + offices worldwide. CGI has the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for clients – and for members; that’s why an astounding 90 percent of them are CGI shareholders.

Your future duties and responsibilities :

• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
• Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
• Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions
• Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies

Required qualifications to be successful in this role :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and / or Business OR Diploma in IT and / or Business with equivalent IT experience
• 5+ years of testing experience
• Strong practical experience programming algorithms with Microsoft Technologies (ex. .Net)
• 3+ years working experience with industry standard test management tools (ex. JIRA)
• 3+ years working experience with industry standard functional automation test tools (ex. Selenium)
• Working experience with industry standard API automation test tools (ex. REST-Assured, ParaSoft SOATest)
• Working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Previous experience testing large data driven applications is a plus
• Any knowledge of DevOps or Agile Contentious Integration is a huge asset.