Quality Assurance Analyst

Alquemy Search & Consulting; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Alquemy Search & Consulting in Mississauga seeks a QA/test engineer to validate software by testing XML and JSON data, and by using editors like Visual Studio Code, Altova or Sublime. The role emphasizes regression and usability testing with a continuous improvement mindset.

You will document defects in Jira, create and execute test plans, plan schedules, and coordinate with developers to ensure quality before deployment.

Qualifications

• Experience testing software using XML and JSON data.
• Proficiency with Jira for defect tracking and reporting.
• Ability to create and execute test plans and strategies.
• Familiarity with multiple testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience in regression, negative testing and usability evaluations.
• Commitment to continuous improvement through projects.

Responsibilities

• Document defects using Jira and report to developers.
• Identify and document problems with program function or output.
• Perform initial debugging from logs or config files.
• Create and improve test plans addressing DB impacts and scenarios.
• Document test procedures for replicability and standards.
• Plan test schedules or strategies per project scope.
• Conduct software compatibility tests across environments.
• Test system modifications before deployment.
• Review software documentation for accuracy and risks.
• Investigate customer problems referred by support.
• Analyze historical test results.

Skills

XML

JSON

Regression testing

Negative testing

Usability testing

Testing methodologies

Continuous improvement

Tools

Visual Studio Code

Altova

Sublime

Jira

Job description

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience with XML and JSON files
• Editors such as Visual Studio Code, Altova or Sublime
• Jira
• Regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability
• Working knowledge of various testing methodologies and tools
• Continuous improvement mindset demonstrable through projects etc.

Job Description:

• Documenting software defects, using a Jira bug tracking system, and reporting defects to software developers
• Identifying, analyzing, and documenting problems with program function, output, online screen, or content
• Performing initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source
• Creating and or improving test plans that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability
• Documenting test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards
• Planning test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates
• Conducting software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments
• Testing system modifications to prepare for implementation
• Reviewing software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks
• Investigating customer problems referred by technical support
• Conducting historical analyses of test results

Base salary - $70,000 - $75,000

• +Bonus