IS Quality Assurance Analyst

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP employer contributions

Comprehensive health benefits

Mental health support

Parental leave top-up

Remote work support

Flexible working arrangements

Generous paid time off

Training & development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Quality Assurance / QA Analyst to join our remote team in Canada. You will perform manual testing, review requirements with business stakeholders, and develop comprehensive test plans and cases.

You’ll execute tests, document defects, and contribute to audit-ready quality records, while coordinating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced financial services environment. The role emphasizes learning new technologies, strong communication, and a disciplined,

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–2 years of professional QA/software testing experience.
• Experience in financial services or mutual funds a must.
• Understanding of QA methodologies, testing practices and QC principles.
• Experience with test planning, test case development, manual test execution, defect identification and tracking.
• Foundational programming knowledge (Java or similar OO language) is a plus.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt testing approaches.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical, detail-oriented problem solver with structured approach.
• Curious, investigative mindset and ability to work in evolving tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance and manual testing: validate application functionality against requirements.
• Requirements analysis with stakeholders to clarify expected deliverables.
• Test planning and estimation with high-level plans and test cases.
• Test execution and defect management, documenting and tracking defects.
• Prepare testing evidence and documentation for audit and compliance.
• Coordinate projects, monitor testing activities, and provide weekly progress reports.
• Assess release readiness based on testing outcomes and risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies and QA practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Collaborative attitude

Adaptability

Learning aptitude

Quality assurance fundamentals

Java knowledge

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS/IT or related field

Job description

Accountabilities:

- Quality assurance and manual testing: Conduct comprehensive manual testing to validate application functionality against business requirements, ensuring that software releases and system changes meet established quality standards.

- Requirements analysis: Collaborate with business analysts, developers, project managers, Scrum Masters, and functional stakeholders to review project requirements, clarify discrepancies, and establish a clear understanding of expected deliverables.

- Test planning and estimation: Develop comprehensive testing strategies, prepare high-level test plans, create detailed functional test cases, and provide testing effort estimates during project initiation and planning.

- Test execution and defect management: Execute planned test cases for software releases, production changes, data updates, and production incident fixes. Identify, document, track, and communicate defects to support timely resolution.

- Quality documentation and audit readiness: Prepare detailed testing evidence and supporting documentation to demonstrate test execution. Ensure all records are securely maintained and properly archived for audit and compliance purposes.

- Project coordination and reporting: Monitor testing activities against project timelines, ensure QA deliverables are completed on schedule, lead testing walkthroughs, and provide regular weekly progress reports to project stakeholders.

- Release readiness assessment: Evaluate overall testing results, identify outstanding issues or risks, and provide recommendations regarding application readiness for production implementation.

- Continuous improvement: Contribute to improving testing methodologies, quality assurance practices, and collaboration processes while adapting to evolving technology platforms and project requirements.

Requirements:

- Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

- 1–2 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, software testing, quality control, or a related IT position.

- Previous experience in the financial services or mutual fund industry is required .

- Good understanding of standard quality assurance methodologies, testing practices, and quality control principles.

- Practical experience with test planning, test case development, manual test execution, defect identification, and issue tracking.

- Foundational programming knowledge, preferably in Java or another object-oriented programming language, acquired through academic studies or professional experience, is considered an asset.

- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt testing approaches across web-based applications and digital or marketing technology platforms.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.

- Excellent analytical and critical-thinking abilities, combined with a structured and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

- Curious and investigative mindset, with a genuine interest in understanding how applications, systems, and business processes operate.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple testing activities, deadlines, and priorities effectively.

- Collaborative attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a dynamic and evolving technology environment.

- Must have current legal authorization to work in Canada.

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation: Total annual cash compensation ranging from CAD $65,000 to $81,000, including base salary and target discretionary performance bonus, depending on experience and qualifications.

- Retirement savings: Employer contributions to a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) after six months of employment, with no employee matching requirement.

- Comprehensive healthcare: Health benefits effective from the first day of employment, with 100% employer-paid premiums.

- Mental health support: Up to CAD $6,000 annually for eligible mental health services and therapy.

- Parental benefits: Enhanced parental leave top-up providing up to 100% of salary for 25 weeks.

- Remote work support: Fully remote working arrangement and up to CAD $650 toward home office equipment.

- Flexible working arrangements: Work flexibility tailored to the requirements of the position.

- Generous paid time off: Comprehensive time-off policy, including two additional paid volunteer days annually to support a charity of your choice.

- Professional development: Access to more than 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and financial rewards for completing required professional designations.

- Inclusive workplace: Employee Resource Groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives that encourage belonging, equal opportunity, and professional growth.

- Recognized employer: Opportunity to join an organization recognized among Canada's Top 100 Employers, Greater Toronto's Top Employers, and several leading workplace inclusion and employee well-being rankings.

- Career growth: Access to ongoing training, professional resources, and development opportunities in an established financial services environment.