QA Engineer

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate QA Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance customer experiences in the Payments sector by leveraging innovative technologies. You will be part of a collaborative environment where you will develop test plans, execute comprehensive testing strategies, and mentor fellow QA team members. With a focus on quality assurance, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and automation strategies. If you thrive in a fast-paced, inclusive culture and are eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Upskilling Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Vacation

Community Engagement Activities

Qualifications

• Expertise in manual and automated testing with strong QA methodologies.
• Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber and API testing skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create test plans and execute manual tests.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and integrate them into CI/CD.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automated Testing

QA Methodologies

BDD Frameworks

Java

JavaScript

Python

API Testing

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

Jira

Cucumber

Citrus

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

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Requisition ID: 223722

Join a purpose-driven, results-oriented team in an inclusive, high-performing culture.

The Team

Scotiabank is a leader in Payments technology and innovation, leveraging new tools to enhance customer experiences while protecting their interests. Our modernization programs aim to provide enriched information and transparency to the payments community.

The Role

We seek an enthusiastic individual to collaborate on delivering customer value in a fast-paced environment, building relationships and impacting the Payments industry. You will work with various business units, leveraging our technology infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product owners, analysts, and developers to understand user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Create test plans based on requirements, estimating resources and timelines.
• Review test plans with stakeholders.
• Write detailed test cases, scenarios, and feature files covering various testing types.
• Execute manual tests to validate functionality and usability.
• Identify and document defects using tools like Jira.
• Track testing progress, maintain defect logs, and report on coverage and bug trends.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Cucumber and Citrus.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers to resolve issues.
• Participate in code reviews and provide QA insights.
• Advise on automation strategies.
• Explore new technologies to improve testing processes.
• Mentor other QA team members.

Qualifications

• Expertise in manual and automated testing.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and tools.
• Experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, Citrus, Cypress).
• Programming skills in Java, JavaScript, Python, etc.
• Experience with Gherkin and test automation.
• Familiarity with version control, CI/CD, and bug tracking systems.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and API testing skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, MS Office.
• Knowledge of Payments domain and Agile methodology is an asset.
• Performance testing experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship initiatives.
• Accessible and inclusive environment.
• Upskilling opportunities, online courses, tuition assistance.
• Competitive rewards, bonuses, flexible vacation, benefits.
• Community engagement activities.

Work Conditions

Hybrid work model, location in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Scotiabank values diversity and is committed to inclusivity. Accommodations available during recruitment.

Additional Info

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Engineering and IT

Industry: Banking