Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to lead automation efforts for Global Finance Technology. You will design, implement and maintain automated test suites, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high-quality software releases while aligning with regulatory and risk controls.

The role emphasizes automated and manual QA, strong scripting, Agile/Scrum practices, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience of software QA methodologies, tools and processes both automated and Manual.
• Expertise in SQL, Java, Selenium and Cucumber.
• Automated testing tools are critical as you lead the automation process.
• Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing.
• Proven work experience in software quality assurance.
• Experience writing clear, concise test plans and test cases.
• Experience with writing SQL queries for data validation.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Experience with HP ALM / JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Global Finance Technology - Quality Assurance Automation in Toronto.
• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide feedback.
• Create and implement detailed test plans and test cases before product launches.
• Monitor debugging processes and define correction actions; track QA metrics.
• Contribute to risk management and day-to-day controls in regulatory contexts.
• Develop reusable automation scripts to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with testers and developers to deliver high-quality releases.
• Share knowledge and best practices across the QA organization.

Skills

QA methodologies

SQL

Java

Selenium

Cucumber

Automation testing

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Tools

HP ALM

JIRA

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Title: Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Requisition ID: 266517
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Role

Lead and oversees Global Finance Technology - Quality Assurance Automation in Toronto, Canada ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

What will we expect from you?

• Be part of the customer focused culture mindset that helps to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Create and implement detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client’s needs, while being cost effective.
• Monitor debugging process results and define correction actions; Track quality assurance metrics; Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Contributes to maintaining an environment in which the team pursues effective and efficient operations, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Make significant contributions to attaining a high-performance environment.
• Fosters a solid working relationship with all members in the QA organization.
• Shares knowledge and best practices across the organization.
• Develop reuseable automation scripts that will reduce cost, timelines and improve efficiencies across the organization. Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Succeed

• Strong knowledge and experience of software QA methodologies, tools and processes both automated and Manual;
• Expertise in SQL, JAVA, Selenium, Cucumber.
• Automated testing tools are critical as you lead the automation process
• working cohesively with testers and developers to produce nothing short of high-quality work in exciting high-profile projects to put quality products to market.
• Proven work experience in software quality assurance;
• Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases;
• Experience with writing simple or complex SQL queries for data validation.
• Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing;
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools;
• Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting;
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process;
• Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus
• Demonstrable, practical hands-on experience with using HP ALM / JIRA.
• Strong communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to resolve escalated issues effectively.
• Spanish is nice to have.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple competing priorities.
• Results focused innovator, passionate about the success of their team.

The Workplace

• We are technology partners who help the business transform how our employees around the world work
• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world
• We foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning
• We care about our people, allowing them to design how they work to deliver amazing results
• We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a performance bonus, company matching programs (on pension & profit sharing), and generous vacation

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.