QA Analyst [#4848]

Alteo Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm based in Montreal is seeking a QA Analyst for a permanent, hybrid role. The position demands strong skills in functional analysis and quality testing, with a minimum of 5 years in a similar capacity. A degree in IT or Software Engineering is essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with development teams. Candidates should be familiar with both regression and functional testing processes, and detail-oriented individuals will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in formal software testing in a full lifecycle environment.
• Excellent understanding of software development processes and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Gather user requirements and model business processes.
• Design and execute quality testing scenarios.
• Collaborate with the development team to resolve issues.

Skills

Functional analysis

Quality testing

Collaboration

Regression testing

Issue tracking

Education

DEC/BAC in IT, Software Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Team Foundation Server – TFS

SQL Server

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Alteo is looking for a QA Analyst for a permanent position based in Montreal. Hybrid work: 2 days in the office per week.

Responsibilities

• Functional analysis:
  • Gather user requirements: Identify the needs, expectations, and constraints of users and stakeholders.
  • Business process modeling: Understand existing processes and define how the software should support or improve them.
  • Write functional specifications: Draft documents detailing system functionality, workflows, user interactions, and business rules.
  • Define use cases: Describe scenarios in which the system will be used, taking into account the various interactions between the user and the system.
  • Validation with stakeholders: Ensure that requirements are well understood and validated by all parties involved before moving on to the design phase.
• Quality testing:
  • Software quality test scenarios: Design, maintain, and execute quality test scenarios covering software, add-ons, third-party integrations, product catalog files, etc.
  • Quality testing scenarios for general enterprise solutions: Design, maintain, and execute quality testing scenarios covering all enterprise technology solutions (internal applications, websites, etc.).
  • Risk identification: Quickly identify testing risks during the development cycle and propose appropriate mitigation plans.
  • Time estimation: Provide accurate estimates for test planning and execution of upcoming improvements.
  • Anomaly management: Analyze, document, and prioritize anomalies to facilitate their resolution.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the development team to resolve issues.
  • Contribute to the prioritization of improvement requests.
  • Support and guide new team members on application processes and features.
  • Collaborate with the support team to resolve issues.
  • Follow up with the support team during production.

Profile

• DEC/BAC in IT, Software Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Have successfully contributed to the launch of at least one software product.
• Experience in formal software testing in a full lifecycle environment, including the creation and execution of test plans within a regular release framework and structured software development practices.
• Excellent understanding of software development processes, full lifecycles, and software testing methodologies.
• Working knowledge of data structures and database reporting techniques.
• Experience in website testing.
• Experience in regression testing and functional testing.
• Knowledge of web application, web service, and client/server application design and functionality standards.
• Hands-on experience with integration testing and web service testing (an asset).
• Experience with test automation (an asset).
• Experience with issue tracking in Team Foundation Server – TFS (an asset).
• Experience in SOAP and REST service testing.
• Practical skills with Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, and SQL Server.
• Ability to quickly identify gaps in complex systems.
• Willingness to learn and work with new technologies.
• Rigorous, detail-oriented.
• Team player with a positive attitude.