IT Quality Assurance Analyst

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a motivated IT Quality Assurance Analyst to join their dynamic team in Saskatoon. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on complex IT projects that drive innovation and quality in software development. You will collaborate closely with the QA Manager and Lead IT QA Analyst, ensuring that cutting-edge software meets the highest standards. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will contribute to the QA framework and help local Co-ops thrive through exceptional service. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employer-Contributed Pension Plan

Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in IT Quality Assurance/Testing programs.
• Experience in managing QA in transformational projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review QA Plan & Strategy for projects.
• Prepare and review test plans, test cases, and scripts.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Database Knowledge

Basic Scripting

Integration Testing

Defect Tracking Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

QA Test Management Tools

ALM

Job description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring an IT Quality Assurance Analyst on a permanent basis in our innovation team.

This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon.

Looking for an exciting opportunity to work on complex IT projects and help drive innovation? Our company is seeking an experienced and motivated IT Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our cutting-edge software meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

What you’ll do:

1. Develop and review QA Plan & Strategy for small to medium-sized projects, collaborate with the IT Business Analysts on functional requirements traceability matrix, identify QA scope and estimations for the project, and execute approved test cases and scenarios through rigorous testing efforts.
2. Prepare and review test plans and construct test cases, test scenarios and test scripts, and work with senior QA analysts or vendor QA resources when required to contribute to all QA gate reports and recommendations, and review QA deliverables from vendor QA analysts.
3. Perform system administration and configuration/custom scripting of QA test management tools, monitor various projects to ensure continuous improvement of the QA framework and foundational work, manage test environment and data to support and execute testing, and implement and review project QA processes, standards, and tools.

Who you’ll work with:

The Team: You will work closely with the QA Manager and the Lead IT QA Analyst. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and support.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Information Technology and:

1. Have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and a minimum of 3-6 years of relevant experience in IT Quality Assurance/Testing programs and teams, including experience in managing QA in transformational projects and using common Defect Tracking Tools.
2. Have strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as knowledge of database, basic scripting, and integration testing. Exposure to performance or functional automation testing is preferred.
3. Demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, results orientation, and a collaborative approach to working in a matrix environment. Preference will be given to those with working system administration knowledge of ALM, vendor managed QA services, ERP system knowledge, and retail domain expertise.

What we offer:

1. Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
2. Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
3. As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by May 15, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete criminal record check and reference check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.