QA Systems Testing Analyst

Bank of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a QA Systems Testing Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing a highly customized trading application. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Canada's economy, contributing to innovative QA processes and collaborating with diverse teams. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, you will be empowered to excel and grow your career. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, all while making a significant impact on the financial well-being of Canadians.

Benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Flexible work arrangements

Extra vacation days

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java-based application development.
• Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and execute functional and regression test cases.
• Collaborate with business analysts to clarify requirements.

Skills

Java

Eclipse IDE

Test Driven Development

JUnit

Cucumber

Communication Skills

Problem Analysis

Education

Computer Science Degree

Tools

Qlik

Findur

MuleSoft

Job description

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Bank is committed to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of our country and isrepresentative and inclusive of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By living our values and prioritizing our actions to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion, the Bank ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more engaging workplace.

We make career growth and professional development a priority. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce.

Let our team know if you need accommodation or support during the recruitment process due to a disability or other reason. We can provide support in multiple ways, from using this site and submitting your application, right through to the interview process. If you are the successful candidate, you can also discuss accommodation needs when you receive your offer.

We invite you to join an organization where differences are seen as strengths and are recognized, valued and respected. We welcome all candidates to apply and strongly encourage candidates to self-identify if they identify with an Employment Equity designated group (Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Women or Racialized/Visible Minorities).

QA Systems Testing Analyst

Take a central role

The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.

Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.

With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada

About the position:
The Information Technology Services (ITS) Findur Application Service team is seeking interested candidates passionate about modern technology, along with innovating QA processes focused on a highly customized third-party trading application called Findur.
You will also have the full support of your leader and team to learn, grow, and further your career through the Bank’s customizable Learning & Development programs across various domains (IT, QA, Cyber, Data Analytics, etc..) and certifications.

What you will do
You are an effective communicator, self-starter, and self-motivated individual looking to learn and contribute significantly to meet the team’s objectives. Your core interpersonal and communication skills will be invaluable as you collaborate with the business support group and end users to explore the future of the application.

• Apply solid knowledge of manual and automated testing to design, write, and execute functional, regression, and integration test cases.
• Work closely with developers and other QA Test Analysts to ensure test coverage aligns with product requirements and development changes.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of automated test feature files.
• Collaborate with business analysts and product owners to clarify requirements and support test planning and estimation activities.
• Participate in test plan reviews and requirement walkthroughs to provide feedback and identify potential gaps or risks.
• Assist in performance and system testing efforts as required, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Help maintain testing documentation, test data, and traceability matrices to ensure audit readiness and process compliance.
• Support cross-functional QA initiatives by sharing knowledge, suggesting process improvements, and mentoring junior testers when appropriate.
• Continuously improve personal testing skills and expand technical understanding of the systems under test.

What you need to succeed
This position requires hands-on experience with:

• Java-based application development using Eclipse IDE, preferably with Oracle RBMS in the backend
• test driven development using libraries and tools such as mocking frameworks, JUnit, Cucumber, etc.
• supporting applications with high-criticality, availability, reliability and security requirements
• a broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application architecture standards
• an ability to analyze and interpret complex problems or processes that span multiple business areas, identify and understand requirements, and develop repeatable test solutions
• strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with other testers and automation developers across multiple scrum teams.
• create tangible test design, test artifacts, and feature files from user stories and requirements

Nice-to-have:

• working with Qlik
• performance testing
• financial applications/systems
• experience with Findur or Endur
• experience with data warehouses
• experience with (COTS) applications
• experience with MuleSoft
• experience with application containers
• experience with developing or supporting API based test automation

Your education and experience
Any relevant combination of education and experience which demonstrate that you have the experience, and/or are effective at learning and applying new skills will be considered. We are ideally seeking candidates with a relevant education (computer science, etc.) and 5+ years of experience.

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve second their language proficiency for future career growth and to contribute towards fostering a bilingual environment.

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider .

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $92,346to $108,643 (job grade 16)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 5 to 7% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (3%) for those who exceed expectations.Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.Onlycandidates selected for interviews will be contacted.