QA Automation Developer

CITI; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a QA Automation Developer to enhance its software quality assurance processes. This role involves leading User Acceptance Testing initiatives, ensuring compliance with project standards, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, and Python. Join a dynamic team that values quality and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the success of technology solutions. Embrace the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in an IT Quality role with strong analytical skills.
• Expertise in programming languages like Java, JS, and Python.
• Experience with test automation and QA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and product rollout.
• Conducts process monitoring and product evaluation.
• Documents findings and recommends improvements.

Skills

IT Quality Experience

Analytical Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

Cucumber

Test Automation

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's/University degree

Tools

Test Automation Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

The QA Automation Developer is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for initiatives related to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process and product rollout into production, making recommendations of solutions and improvements. Responsibilities may also include software quality assurance testing.
• Conducts complex process monitoring, product evaluation and audit assignments; reports issues and makes recommendations for solutions.
• Ensures project standards and procedures exist, are fully / clearly documented and followed throughout the software development life cycle; makes recommendations for enhanced documentation.
• Monitors products for conformance to standards; monitors processes for conformance to procedures; identifies risks and recommends solutions; ensures annual organizational reviews of standards and procedures are conducted.
• Documents findings and performs root cause analyses to provide recommended improvements. Independently recommends solutions and improvements to existing standards and procedures; collaborates with other areas in technology to develop new standards and procedures.
• Ensures all corrective actions are assigned, documented and completed. Verifies traceability in project work products. Gathers, maintains and creates reports on quality metrics.
• Exhibits sound understanding of concepts and principles in own technical area and a basic knowledge of these elements in other areas.
• Requires in-depth understanding of how own area integrates within IT Quality and has basic commercial awareness.
• Acts as advisor and mentor for junior members of the team.
• Makes evaluative judgments based on analysis of factual information in complicated and novel situations and provides solutions to problems.
• Has direct impact on the team and closely related teams by ensuring the quality of the tasks/services/information provided by self and others.
• Requires sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills to exchange complex information.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years experience in an IT Quality role.
• Experience in requirement reviews & able to identify, communicate and document discrepancies.
• Understanding of QA within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
• Understanding of Quality Processes.
• Demonstrated logical analysis skills, attention to detail and problem-solving Proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Expertise with programming languages like Java, JS, Python, Cucumber, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal soft skill set.
• Development experience in a fast-paced, time-to-market driven environment Experience with test automation, test scenario and test scripts creation and modification Comfortable with writing complex queries.
• Exposure to reporting tools. Hands on experience with test automation tools.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• QA Experience in defining, designing & executing test cases.

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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