Senior Quality Assurance Test Engineer

Northbridge Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Assurance Engineer, where your expertise will drive the development and execution of innovative testing solutions. This role involves analyzing product issues, managing testing requirements, and collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, this organization offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits that prioritize your financial health and personal development. If you are passionate about quality assurance and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Employee share purchase plan

Pension plans

Flexible health benefits

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Donation matching

Team volunteer days

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in quality assurance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of testing practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on development and execution of complex projects.
• Coordinate with developers and QA analysts to test software changes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Testing Solutions Design

Azure DevOps

SQL

Selenium

C#

Java

JMeter

Test Automation

Cloud Environments

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science

Tools

Data Warehouse

Test Data Management

Job description

What it’s like to be a Quality Assurance Engineer at Northbridge Insurance

The Quality Assurance Test Engineer is responsible for collaborating on the development and execution of complex projects. Quality Assurance Engineers have a thorough skill, understanding, and mastery of all aspects of quality assurance. They lead projects with 2-3 internal/external resources and help develop and execute strategic solutions to test for problems and find opportunities for improvement.

We want your talent

If you are great at:

• Analyzing product problems/issues for projects and/or business areas and support/design testing solutions.
• Tracking and managing testing solution requirements and bugs with Azure Devops.
• Assisting with the facilitation and development of system solutions that will drive business strategy.
• Supporting the definition of testing objectives based on user needs, industry requirements, and an understanding of business rules.
• Assisting in testing system enhancements and products for discrepancies, and documenting relevant information and data in an accurate and timely manner as required.
• Coordinating with developers, team members, and other quality assurance analysts/leads to test software changes and ensure that functionality meets stated user and business needs.
• Documenting system test solution requirements through consultation with team lead and senior management.
• Developing and maintaining a knowledge and understanding of company operations/procedures, and insurance industry trends/developments, to enhance the quality assurance process.
• Experience with Onshore/Offshore delivery model and leading onshore and offshore teams.
• Knowledge of Data Warehouse, relational databases, SQL, designing advanced SQL statements and data models.
• Knowledge and experience with Selenium, C#, Java, Jmeter, automation tools, and test automation.
• Experience working in Cloud environments.
• Experience with Test Data Management, Test Data Creation, and Data subset.
• Knowledge of QA applications and Azure Devops.

If you have:

• Post-secondary education in a related field (i.e. Computer Science) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6-8 years’ experience in quality assurance or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or D365 is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of testing practices, terminology, and methodology.
• Knowledge of insurance, business, and technical areas; Property and Casualty Insurance experience is an asset.

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! You get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance, internal mobility, and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial, we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.