Quality Assurance Analyst

Fidelity Canada; Eastern Ontario; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves writing test plans, automating test cases, and ensuring the highest quality standards for software applications. With a focus on collaboration, you will work closely with various stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver quality results on time. The company offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements, comprehensive health benefits, and generous time off policies. If you are passionate about quality assurance and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive total compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave top-up

Home office equipment allowance

Generous time off policy

Diversity and inclusion programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with manual testing and automation tools is essential.
• Strong analytical skills and good communication are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Write test plans and automate test cases for software applications.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure quality delivery.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Investigative Attitude

Education

College Degree

Tools

Katalon

Selenium

Job description

Job Description

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

You will be working on a 100% remote schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

Who We Are

Fidelity Investments is a world leader in mutual funds and ETF management. We pride ourselves in proprietary and disciplined research-driven investing. We offer a complete line of products and services to investors through a network of third-party brokers and financial advisors. Our primary goal is to support investment professionals as they endeavour to prepare their clients’ retirement and other significant life goals which demand focused financial management.

Business Overview

The goal of the Quality Assurance team is to thoroughly validate system functionality against business requirements. Our objective is to reduce time to market, meeting, or surpassing implementation timelines. This is accomplished through a dedicated, flexible team capable of testing application software for all lines of business. We are committed to providing outstanding quality control and customer service.

What You Will Do

The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for writing test plans and automating test cases as well as implementing an automated testing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience with manual testing along with automation tools, automation frameworks, and scripting languages.

• Work collaboratively in a team environment with Business Analysts, Programmer Analysts, Project Managers, as well as the functional business owners/stakeholders to ensure delivery of a quality application.
• Conduct full analysis of requirements with the appropriate project partners and clarify discrepancies to ensure full understanding of all deliverables.
• Provide effort estimates for testing as part of project initiation and planning.
• Ensure QA-related deliverables meet predefined dates and timelines in accordance with the project plan.
• Build comprehensive testing approach with High Level Test Plans and detailed functional test cases that trace requirements to tests.
• Execute test cases and identify defects for all planned production software and data changes, including production incident fixes.
• Build, maintain, and execute automated regression test scripts using tools such as Katalon or Selenium.
• Build clear supporting evidentiary documents as proof of the test execution and securely archive documents for audit purposes.
• Manage walkthroughs and provide weekly status reporting on test results to the project team.
• Evaluate overall project test results and provide recommendation on production implementation readiness.

What We’re Looking For

• Financial Services experience or Mutual Fund Industry experience is required.
• Knowledge of standard Quality Assurance practices and measures.

The Expertise You Bring

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Good communication skills (Written and Verbal).
• Strong analytical skills, an investigative attitude, and an open mind.

Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:

• Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in office options.
• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you.
• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy.
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks.
• Up to $650 for home office equipment.
• Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation.
• We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer.

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.