Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Broadridge; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company located in Toronto is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to contribute to the development and testing of financial applications. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in QA for financial systems, particularly with Canadian wealth management. This hybrid position requires strong communication skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues effectively.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Technology support for remote work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as QA/Test for financial applications.
• Experience in Canadian wealth management systems.
• Hands-on experience with test management and execution.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to QA for financial applications on mainframe and UNIX.
• Document and execute test cases and troubleshoot problems.
• Participate in requirements and design reviews.

Skills

QA/Testing for Financial Securities

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Defect management

Tools

Mainframe

UNIX (AIX)

SQL

Job description

Overview

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. Employees in this role specialize in specific areas of the Information Technology/Software Engineering domain, specifically in Quality Assurance/Testing, with experience in Canadian Registered Plans testing, Application Integration, Data Engineering, Server Systems, Business Analysis (e.g. Wealth Management), Network Systems, and Storage Systems. Have multiple years of deep/specialized knowledge in the above areas. Contribute to the software engineering space, providing critical skills required for the development of the product. Develop solutions in these domains and contribute to design, development, testing and operations. Develop solutions in specific domains such as Security, Business Analysis (e.g. Banking), Networking solutions etc. They contribute to design, development, testing and operations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, testing and operations in QA/Testing for Financial Securities Industry applications on mainframe and UNIX (AIX) platforms. • Document and execute test cases, troubleshoot problems, and independently investigate root causes of errors. • Review and analyze application requirements and design specifications to develop test strategies, create effective test plans and test cases. • Provide test effort estimates and validation schedules while adhering to SDLC test methodology and practices. • Participate in requirements and design reviews, and delivery planning sessions with project teams during software releases. • Design and execute test cases using tools (as required), capture and analyze test results. • Create logs, track and document test progress, capture defect metrics and open problem records using defect management tools. • Report defects and errors to management, development, and business teams. • Confirm code under test meets business requirements and defined test exit criteria. • Troubleshoot issues and participate in defect root cause analysis and resolution sessions with delivery teams. • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle. • Apply functional, integration and regression testing approaches for financial systems.

Qualifications

• Overall 5+ years of experience as QA/ Tester of software applications for Financial Securities Industry on mainframe and UNIX (AIX) platforms

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Canadian wealth management, Client accounts, Registered Plan accounts like – RRSP, RESP, RRIF, RESP, QESI, FHSA.

• Experience in performing transactions on registered Plan accounts like Deposits, deductions, withdrawals

• Working experience in the Financial Industry sector with functional testing for banking and/ or wealth management applications such as order management systems, trade processing, order entry and order processing applications, corporate actions/entitlements systems, TAX, custom statements.

• Experience with functional, integration, regression testing approach for financial systems

• Previous experience testing applications on mainframe platforms - online CICS screens testing, batch testing using JCL and different tools in mainframe z/OS environment like TSO, ISPF, writing SQL queries for database validation

• Experience working with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle

• Hands on experience to document and execute test cases, troubleshoot problems, and independently start investigation into root cause of errors

• Good communication, presentation, and analytical skills

• Hands on experience with defect management process and test techniques: black box, white box, smoke, automated testing

• Review and analyze application requirements and design specifications to develop test strategies, create effective test plans, test cases

• Provide test effort estimates and validation schedules while adhering to SDLC test methodology and practices

• Participate in requirements and design reviews, and delivery planning sessions, with project teams during software releases, project solution definition and delivery phases

• Document Test Plans, Test Strategies and Test Cases for projects and/or software release test assignments

• Design and execute test cases using tools (as required), capture, and analyze test results

• Create logs, track, and document test progress, capture defect metrics and open problem records using defect management tools while adhering to Test Services Quality Control process and procedures

• Report defects and errors to management, development, and business teams

• Confirm code under test meets business requirements and defined test exit criteria

• Troubleshoot issues, participate in defect root cause analysis and resolution sessions with delivery teams

Recruitment Process

Throughout your application process, you may be asked to connect with us virtually or in-person. Our recruiters will explain how hybrid interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process, and they will be able to answer any questions you might have.

Background Check Process

Broadridge requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Employment verification

• Education verification

• Credit inquiry

• Canadian criminal record check

Workplace Flexibility

We are committed to supporting flexible work arrangements, investing in technology or other resources to enable you to work from home effectively, wherever possible.

At this time this is a hybrid role, and therefore you should have a basic home office set up, high-speed internet, and the ability to work without distractions during core business hours.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Broadridge is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace ensuring that equal employment opportunities are provided to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, age, disability, religious affiliation, or national origin or citizenship. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify our recruitment team.

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We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.