Intermediate Technology Specialist, Quality - Waterloo, Canada - Equitable CA

Equitable CA

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential.

Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and client-responsive staff.

Join Equitable today.

Position Title:
Intermediate Technology Specialist, Quality

Reports To:
Technology Manager

Department:
Individual Insurance IT

Term:
Temporary Full-Time, Twelve (12) Month Contract

Work Arrangements:
This is a hybrid role.

You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month.

You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

What you will be doing:

Build, maintain and optimize new/existing automation frameworks.

Create and execute Test Strategies, Test Plans and Test Cases.
Perform automated and manual testing.
Lead/Assist with test analysis and participate in technical analysis meetings.
Identify and document defects until resolution.
Work on production support tickets to ensure their resolution and that it meets our business partners requirements.
Effectively communicate and explain defects to team members, assist team in bug fixes.
Provide technical guidance to peers and/or endusers regarding technologies that enable continuous delivery of shared solutions.
Assist in the maintenance of existing internal processes and quality system management documentation to uphold quality standards.
Inspect systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvements to workflow and enhanced efficiencies.

What you will bring:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, College diploma or equivalent work experience
35 years of experience with Software testing practices such as test planning, test execution and defect tracking.
Sound knowledge of QA practices, tools, methodology and processes.
Relevant experience with testing tools such as Azure DevOps and automation tools such as Selenium, JMeter, TestComplete, etc.
Experience with Test Management tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of web service testing tools such as SoapUI, Ready API, Postman.
Strong knowledge of C#, JavaScript.
Experience with XML file manipulation, SQL and GITHUB.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Selfmotivated, detailoriented, proactive, and collaborative.
Awareness and understanding of cultural diversity.
Experience in Agile and knowledge of CI/CD will be an asset.
Have or working towards QA Certification considered an asset.

What's in it for you:

A healthy worklife balance with employee wellness top of mind
Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and companypaid benefits program
An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
Immediate enrollment in the company's pension program with employer matching
Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
Tuition support and specialized program assistance
An onsite fullservice cafeteria with a variety of daily options
Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to: