Quality Engineer II

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Challenger Bank as a Quality Engineer II in Toronto. You will design and execute test strategies, ensuring software quality through automation. Collaborate with teams to promote best practices and continuous improvement in a fun, innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive bonus

RRSP match

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Maternity/Parental top-up

Generous vacation and personal days

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in Software Quality Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with UI & API Automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Implement shift-left testing strategies with developers.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

Postman

JavaScript

REST Assured

Appium

JIRA

Confluence

Zephyr

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin a Challenger

We are not a traditional bank. We believe in innovating the banking experience because Canadians deserve better options. Our inquisitive and agile team is dedicated to creatively transforming banking. If you enjoy taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. We promote a fun, collaborative learning environment.

We are a growing family serving over 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank, and supporting credit unions via Concentra Bank, with over $125 billion in assets under management. Our digital platform, EQ Bank, has been recognized on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.

Equitable Interview Process

As we scale, our interview process may consider candidates for different levels based on performance, supporting long-term career growth and a good fit within our dynamic environment.

Purpose of Job

As a Quality Engineer II (L5), you will ensure the quality of our software products by designing, developing, and executing test strategies and automation frameworks. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to promote quality best practices and continuous improvement.

Accountability

Reporting to the Quality Engineering Manager and Team Leads, you will provide updates on progress, escalate potential delays, and ensure project timelines are met.

Main Activities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing.
• Implement shift-left testing strategies with developers.
• Execute and maintain automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to test planning and defect tracking.
• Develop quality metrics and report on testing effectiveness.
• Promote continuous improvement in testing processes and tools.
• Participate in release readiness reviews.
• Escalate quality issues promptly.
• Improve test documentation and processes.
• Follow change control procedures.
• Support UAT activities as needed.
  
  

Qualifications and Skill Set:

• At least 5 years in Software Quality Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with UI & API Automation.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Microservice Architecture.
• Experience with Selenium, Cucumber, Postman/JavaScript, REST Assured.
• Mobile automation with Appium.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and coding from scratch.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools, source control, and service virtualization.
• SQL and database testing skills.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr.
• Understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.

Job Complexities / Thinking Challenges

• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to undefined situations.
• Effective relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize amidst competing demands.

What we offer [For full-time roles]:

• Competitive bonus, RRSP match, benefits, Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Maternity/Parental top-up, generous vacation and personal days.
• Virtual events, professional development, career growth opportunities.
• Work hybrid, based at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.

Equitable Bank values diversity and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. We support accommodations for applicants and require background checks for all hires. We look forward to getting to know you!