Quality engineer (mainframe)

The opportunity

The customer is at the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering engineers with the resources to tackle critical problems for the future of the business, which is why we need you.

We are seeking self-motivated engineers, who are obsessed with delivering value, are forward-thinking, love to learn from both successes and failures, and are excited to see the successful implementation of the products they deliver while remaining open to change and continuous improvement!

We are growing, and we are looking for a Quality Engineer to complete our team!

Responsibilities

• Identify, build tests strategies, plans, cases, and scripts that ensure quality and coverage through functional, integration, end to end and performance testing of complex systems and/or individual components.
• Maintain, evolve, and continually improve automated test scripts and coverage using a variety of automation tools and technologies.
• Complete manual tests that could not be automated.
• Follow Quality Engineer standards and audit requirements.
• Analyze defects and ensure that system tests are successfully completed, documented and all issues are resolved.
• Participate in code reviews, share skills and techniques with others.
• Help develop and champion test automation as a practice within your team and where possible, the broader Insurance Technology team.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers, Quality Engineers, Technical Analysts, Business partners and external 3rd party vendors using Agile methodologies. Mentoring/coaching team members on standard methodologies/automation process.

What we are looking for

• University degree in Computer Sciences/Engineering or equivalent.
• Must Have 4+ years Mainframe (Cobol, DB2, CICS, JCL) project experience. Key for the role.
• 4+ years QE experience developing/coding and implementing test automation scripts for distributed web solutions including UI and microservices/API.
• Experience with Automation technologies (Postman)
• Sound knowledge of quality assurance practices, automation, tools, and techniques and how to apply them.
• Experience with Agile practices and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience writing complex test plans and test cases including how to apply risk-based testing principles.
• Ability to identify productivity and efficiency improvements as well as quickly and easily adapt to change.
• Excellent communication including effective facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong planning, organization, risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong collaborator.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture: We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity: We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation: We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship: We build a business that benefits all customers and has a positive social and environmental impact.

Location

Waterloo, Ontario

Salary Range

$75,880.00 CAD - $140,920.00 CAD

If you are applying for this position outside the main region, please write to recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range corresponding to your area. The salary varies based on local market conditions, geography, and relevant job factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education or training.

Manuvie offers eligible employees a wide range of customizable benefits, including medical care, dental care, mental health services, vision care, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance programs. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans and resources for education and financial advice.