Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Associate

Scotiabank; Engineer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative technology hub where creativity meets purpose! As a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Associate, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality of banking systems through automation. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a diverse team committed to excellence. You will develop and maintain automation scripts, execute testing protocols, and contribute to the overall success of the bank's technology initiatives. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving organization that values inclusion and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Inclusive Work Environment

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a test automation/developer role required.
• Proven experience with manual testing and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality automation scripts across UI and back ends.
• Execute regression suite for each build prior to production release.

Skills

Test Automation

Manual Testing

SDLC

TDLC

Communication Skills

Education

University or College Degree in Computer Science

Job description

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Title: Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Associate

Requisition ID: 224012

Thanks for your interest in ScotiaTech, Scotiabank's new and innovative Technology hub in Bogota.

Join a purpose driven winning team that promotes creativity and innovation in a fast-paced environment, where we’re always committed to results, in an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing culture.

Job Title: Automation Test

Purpose of Job:
The Automation Tester is responsible for developing and maintaining quality automation scripts across UI, SOA/Restful services and back ends to assist with the technical testing of bank systems and banking applications. The Automation Test Engineer is also responsible for maintaining the code for the Bank regression suite as well as executing it for each and every build prior to a production release and monitoring pipeline executions across various branches. The Automation Test will report directly to the Manager/Lead of Testing and Automation.

Education/Work Experience

• University or College Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline
• 1-3 years of experience with SDLC and TDLC nice to have
• 1-3 years' experience in a test automation/developer role required
• 1-3 years proven experience with manual testing experience and knowledge

Technical Skills

Abilities
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the larger team
• Proven ability to deliver quality results in a busy and dynamic business focused environment
• Able to train, mentor and share knowledge in both individual and group settings
• Excellent ability to prioritize tasks and manage time

Attributes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have full comprehension of English, including excellent speaking and writing skills

Dimensions

• Day-to-day decisions regarding approaches to testing are handled independently by the incumbent.
• Incumbents have participation in approving and certifying code and code related changes to multiple testing environments.
• High degree of discretion and independent judgment to determine work priorities and approval of code delivery to UAT and Production.
• Tight project deadlines necessitate arriving at decisions/ recommendations within minutes. Problems encountered can have a major impact on the integrity of projects delivered to the Production environment. Corrective action must be based on an accurate risk analysis.
• Direction is provided by the Director for issues requiring senior management intervention.
• Project end dates are often dictated by the need for timely delivery of new products to the branches. It is imperative that testing is completed in the allotted timeframe, covering as much functionality as is necessary to prove the system will operate efficiently in Production and, where there is evidence of deficiencies, identify the impact on branches prior to the code being promoted.

Working Conditions
• Long periods of time are spent sitting at a PC using repetitive motions to access keyboard and mouse control. Physical Environment
• Incumbent is situated in an office environment where paper and chemical dust, noise and mechanical air circulation are present.
• Sensory Attention
• Extensive viewing of video display terminals, daily review of small print computer reports and detailed analytical work is required. Focused concentration is necessary to review and understand detailed technical requirements.
• Volumes of work will vary with the project / release schedule and flexibility to meet the workload fluctuation is required. Overtime is often necessary for the incumbent and assigned staff.
• Problems / conflicts must be identified and resolved immediately to minimize their impact on tight project deadlines.
Incumbent carries a laptop with dial-in access to provide after-hours consultation and direction.

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Location(s): Colombia : Bogota : Bogota

ScotiaTech is a business unit within ScotiaGBS, a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia. The ScotiaTech hub was created to support different technology systems and processes of the Bank. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits.

At ScotiaTech, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at ScotiaTech; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.