Information Technology - Analyst, IT Quality Assurance

Sunwing Vacations Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunwing Vacations Group seeks a Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure high software quality and performance in its dynamic, EPIC work culture. Responsibilities include test plan execution, defect tracking, and collaboration with team members to deliver vacation dreams through their innovative software solutions.

Benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Growth opportunities

Free Parking

Collaborative workspace

Fresh Café with subsidized meals

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience required.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle and QA methodologies.
• Experience with REST, SOAP, JSON testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases.
• Identify and document software defects.
• Collaborate with developers to analyze test results.

Skills

Database Testing

API Testing

Test Automation

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

MySQL Server

Job description

Job Description

About Us:

Sunwing Vacations Group is home to North America’s largest vacation brands, comprised of the leading Canadian leisure tour operators Sunwing Vacations and WestJet Vacations, along with the growing United States based tour operator Vacation Express, together with the Group’s own travel retail businesses SellOffVacations.com and Luxe Destination Weddings. Our culture is driven by our EPIC Values (entrepreneurial, passionate, innovative, and customer-centric) and our teams work together to deliver our purpose “passionate people making vacation dreams come true”.

The Opportunity:

Are you searching for a fun, passionate, travel loving team? –Sunwing has the EPIC work culture you have been searching for. We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst to join us in making vacation dreams come true. As the Quality Assurance Analyst, you will ensure the highest level of quality for software products and solutions including supporting System Integration Testing, Performance Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and are involved in pre and postproduction activities and other deliverables. The Quality Assurance Analyst may also be responsible for project management as needed to ensure the quality of changes going into the production environment. The position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and will be in Toronto, ON. Apply now and have your career soar to new heights - under out wing

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements and provide feedback.
• Perform regression testing, functional testing, and performance testing.
• Ensure that all software meets quality standards before release.
• Analyze test results and report findings to the development team.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on requirements, product design, and potential issues.
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies.
• Review functional and design specifications to ensure a complete understanding of individual deliverables.
• Comply with the company’s QA standards and provide daily test execution progress and technical reports as needed.
• Execute and evaluate both manual and automated test cases while reporting test results.
• Communicate defects and issues in a concise, timely, and professional manner; assist development in reproducing defects under investigation.
• Be proactive and a collaborative team player with a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct API testing to confirm the functionality, reliability, performance, and security of all interfaces involved in the project.
• Conduct periodic exploratory testing to stress test the systems and identify opportunities for future improvement.
• Understand the time-sensitive nature of the business and strive to work as efficiently as possible.
• Ensure that all aspects of the system are thoroughly tested by utilizing testing scenarios of varying complexity.

What You’ll Need:

• 3 – 5 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle, testing strategies, tools, and QA methodologies.
• Experienced working with database testing in MySQL Server environments
• Knowledge on Azure DevOps tool
• Knowledge on test automation.
• Quick learner with proven ability to work under minimal guidance.
• Experience working with and testing web services – REST, SOAP, JSON.
• Experience with performance testing is considered an asset
• Experience working on Mobile Testing
• Self-motivated, flexible, and creative in problem solving
• Detailed-oriented, thorough, with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Understanding of travel business considered an asset.
• RRSP Matching Program
• Growth opportunities
• Free Parking
• Open concept, collaborative workspace
• Fresh Café with delicious snacks and meals at a subsidized price!
• Opportunity to give back through our social responsibility initiatives

We thank all who apply however only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion - Diversity makes us EPIC;we strive to foster a culture where employees feel uniquely themselves and part of a team. Violence and harassment prevention and response - We partnered withWhite Ribbonto help us create a survivor-centric, trauma informed policy and educational programs used by all our divisions.Total wellbeing -Our approach is for holistic opportunities to help employeesBe EPIC and Be Well. Learning and development -Our offerings are focused on the development of competencies, personal leadership, and leadership in groups and teams.

We are also committed to employment equity and to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. We welcome applications from everyone. We will accommodate all applicants throughout the hiring process. If you are an individual who requires accommodation to apply to this position, please email [e-mail]