Junior Quality Assurance Analyst

TSR; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Mississauga is seeking a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst for a long-term contract. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in automation testing using Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and RestAssured. Responsibilities include designing automated testscripts, collaborating on Agile teams, and ensuring quality delivery. Pay ranges from $38 to $47 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in software QA or test automation.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and RestAssured.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies, SDLC, and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated testscripts.
• Build and maintain reusable automation frameworks.
• Run SQL queries for backend data validation.
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot defects using Jira.

Skills

Automation testing

Java

JavaScript

Selenium

RestAssured

SQL

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Jira

Zephyr

Jenkins

Bitbucket

GitHub

Job description

Overview

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Type: Contract

Job #83459

Our client, a leading financial services company is hiring a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst on a long-term contract basis.

JobID83459

Work Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Summary

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst with solid hands-on experience in automation testing and QA methodologies. The role focuses on writing and executing testscripts, ensuring test coverage and collaborating with development teams to deliver reliable, high-quality applications. This role requires proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and RestAssured, along with experience in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated testscripts using Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and RestAssured.
• Build and maintain reusable automation frameworks to streamline test execution.
• Interpret manual test cases and translate them into automation tests (functional, regression, API).
• Develop and execute automation tests using Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and RestAssured.
• Run SQL queries for backend data validation.
• Conduct code reviews for automation test cases to maintain standards and reusability.
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot defects using Jira / Zephyr, working closely with development teams to solve issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to ensure QA readiness.
• Contribute to automation framework development under guidance of Senior QA engineers.
• Support integration of automated tests into CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub).
• Stay current with QA tools and practices, applying improvements to day-to-day testing.

Required Skills

• Experience: 2-4+ years of experience in software QA or test automation.
• Hands-on experience in Java / JavaScript, Selenium, and RestAssured.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies, SDLC, and Agile practices.
• Familiarity with SQL for test data validations.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-driven mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional Agile teams.
• Clear communication of issues and test results.
• Analytical and structured approach to troubleshooting.
• Eagerness to learn and adopt new tools and testing techniques.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Python scripting for automation.
• Experience with CI / CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub).

Pay

Pay: $38-$47 per hour.