Quality Assurance Analyst

LOGIXtech Solutions; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Mississauga is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst to lead quality assurance across enterprise applications. Strong expertise in automation testing using Java, Selenium, and SQL is required. This role involves designing test strategies, mentoring junior analysts, and participating in Agile project delivery. Competitive pay of $47-$58 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, 3+ years in automation testing.
• Proficient in Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and Rest Assured.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, SDLC and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implement test strategies and automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on requirements.
• Mentor junior QA analysts and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Automation testing

Java

JavaScript

Selenium

SQL

Problem-solving

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Tools

Jira

CI/CD tools

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading financial services company is hiring a Quality Assurance Analyst on a long-term contract basis.

Job ID 83458

Work Location:

Mississauga, Ontario

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Analyst to lead quality assurance efforts across enterprise applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in automation testing and frameworks, as well as leadership in test strategy, process improvement, and mentoring. The Sr QA analyst will partner with cross functional teams to drive quality across the SDLC, design robust test automation, and ensure that testing practices scale with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design and implementation of test strategies and automation frameworks using Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and Rest Assured.
• Define QA standards, best practices, and automation guidelines for the team.
• Review and optimize test coverage, ensuring functional, regression, and API testing is comprehensive.
• Write, maintain and review complex automated test cases and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform backend validation through advanced SQL queries and database checks.
• Manage defect lifecycle and ensure high-quality resolution using Jira/Zephyr.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and business analyst to align on requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Mentor and coach junior QA analysts, providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Stay ahead of emerging QA tools and practices, driving adoption of modern automation frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Agile project delivery.
• Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Required Skills

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years in automation testing.
• Expertise in Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and Rest Assured.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, SDLC, and Agile practice.
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries for validation.
• Demonstrated ability to design and lead automation frameworks.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to drive test strategy and continuous improvements.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, ownership-driven, and adaptable to changing priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CI/CD integration tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub).
• Exposure to Python scripting and advanced test automation.
• Knowledge of BDD/TDD frameworks (Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit).
• Prior experience in financial services or other regulated industries.

Pay: $47-$58 per hour.