Junior QA Analyst

MatchBox Consulting Group; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

MatchBox Consulting Group's Burnaby-based client is seeking a Junior Functional QA Analyst for a 6-month contract. It’s an excellent entry to mid-level QA role focusing on enterprise applications; Guidewire experience is a strong asset.

The role offers hybrid work (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and a 35-hour week. You will validate requirements through testing and collaborate with business analysts, developers, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality software.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of QA/Software Testing experience.
• Experience with functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Hands-on with Selenium, Java, Cucumber, API testing, SQL.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, ALM).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and UAT testing.
• Validate functionality across Guidewire apps and integrated systems.
• Execute API testing for system integrations.
• Analyze results, document defects, and provide recommendations.
• Document testing activities and summarize results.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and teams for coverage.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog refinement, retrospectives).
• Create and maintain automated test scripts with Selenium, Java, and Cucumber.
• Support CI/CD integration of automated testing.
• Track defects using JIRA/Azure DevOps/ALM.
• Contribute to QA process improvements.

Skills

Selenium

Java

Cucumber

API testing

SQL

Agile/Scrum

Defect tracking tools

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

ALM

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

MatchBox Consulting's Burnaby-based client is seeking a Junior Functional QA Analyst to join their project team on an 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career QA professional with strong functional testing experience who is looking to build their expertise in enterprise applications. Experience working with Guidewire is considered a strong asset.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday). 35 hours per week

The successful candidate will be responsible for validating business and system requirements through comprehensive testing activities while collaborating closely with business analysts, developers, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and functional requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, end-to-end (E2E), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Validate system functionality across Guidewire applications and integrated systems (Guidewire experience is preferred but not required).
• Execute API testing to validate system integrations and data exchanges.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and provide clear documentation of findings and recommendations.
• Document testing activities, including test plans, test cases, execution results, and summary reports.
• Collaborate closely with developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and project teams to ensure complete test coverage.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium, Java, and Cucumber where appropriate.
• Support the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Track and manage defects using tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or ALM.
• Assist in improving QA processes, testing standards, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Software Testing role.
• Experience executing functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Selenium
  • Java
  • Cucumber
  • API testing
  • SQL
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or ALM.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience testing Guidewire applications (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and/or ClaimCenter).
• Knowledge of the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry.
• Understanding of insurance workflows including policy administration, billing, claims processing, and policy lifecycle management.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.

Desired Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and improving software quality.
• Commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work with a customer-focused mindset.

About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.