QA Analyst

CanDeal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial data services provider in Toronto is seeking a QA Analyst to join their IT team. This role focuses on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and involves developing test plans, executing tests, and collaborating with development teams. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in senior-level testing within the financial services industry, with strong skills in FIX protocol, test automation, and scripting. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of hands-on experience in senior-level testing in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Develops test plans, cases and scripts for functional and non-functional testing.
• Defines testing criteria and analyzes results of cycles.
• Collaborates with Development team and expands technical capabilities.
• Prepares and executes testing activities for system integration and UAT.

Skills

FIX protocol

Testing automation

Scripting experience

Problem-solving skills

JIRA

Windows and Linux platforms

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Job description

CanDeal Group is a leading provider of electronic marketplaces and data services for Canadian dollar fixed income securities and derivatives. CanDeal’s Markets Division provides access to a deep pool of liquidity for Canadian government, agency, provincial and corporate bonds, as well as money market instruments and interest rate swaps. CanDeal Data & Analytics (DNA) delivers data and analytics products and other services that support business, trading and technology needs for participants in the Canadian capital markets.

CanDeal Group is a growing and entrepreneurial organization with a solid foundation in the Canadian fixed income markets and an ownership group which includes BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., TD Securities Inc. and TMX Group.

This is an exciting time to join a growing organization led by visionary leaders who are helping to shape their industry’s future.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head of Markets Technology, the QA Analyst works within the Information Technology (IT) team to complete User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and perform testing-related activities for single or limited multiple platforms.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops test plans, test cases, scenarios and scripts for functional, non-functional and system integration to ensure quality applications. Executes test scripts using test tools following the defined testing methodology, and ensures results achieve documented goals and objectives.
• Defines criteria for testing; analyzes and presents results of testing cycles.
• Contributes to Development team goals by collaborating with other functions on the team, actively participating in team activities and expanding the technical capabilities of the team through continuous learning and sharing of skills and knowledge.
• Provides testing preparation and execution activities for system integration and UAT to ensure that systems meet the functional and business requirements of the project.
• Performs other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field is required.
• Minimum 7 – 10 years of hands‑on experience in senior‑level testing in the financial services industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• FIX protocol in the context of Fixed Income , testing automation(must have)
• Scripting experience (must have)
• Proven problem-solving skills and superb analytical skills, with the ability to think “outside the box” to resolve problems.
• Good knowledge of a ticketing system, (JIRA).
• Excellent proficiency with Windows and Linux platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively clarify complex technical issues and concepts in a business-friendly manner to various audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, with the abilities to manage multiple deliverables in a time-sensitive environment and adapt to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, as well as independently.

Key Qualities for Success

• Self-motivated and driven.
• Highly attentive to detail and committed to quality.
• Enthusiastic, service-oriented.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to: [e-mail]

Please inform us if you require any accommodation during the hiring process.