Job Description

The IT Solutions team is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to be responsible for the design, creation, execution and maintenance of manual & automated test cases. You will ensure that quality assurance standards and procedures are validated, aligned with legislation (where applicable), and meet the end-user(s) specifications. You will do this by conducting and documenting thorough testing and debugging of new and existing software applications, across various business units supported by the IT Solutions division of the Corporate Services department.

• Establish QA performance standards, procedures, audit, escalation and matrix controls in order to meet business requirements
• Create and maintain all QA control documentation
• Documenting reliability, error codes, fixes, security, compliance issues and risks before ‘Go Live’ implementation
• Create functionality versus requirements traceability matrices and test environment matrices
• Provide assistance, guidance and subject matter expertise to project team members (developers, system analysts and other Regional resources) on QA testing, methodologies, frameworks, processes and to skillfully trouble-shoot issues and seek resolutions in a timely manner
• Assist multiple project teams with the testing of systems, modules and prototypes
• Analysis of scope, risks and status updates associated with tests including smoke tests
• Managing the integration of quality principles and best practices into the design and development of software and IT processes
• Verify functionality, ease of use, reliability, enhancements and compatibility with other software to mitigate risk
• Reviews application software and security requirements, performs gap analysis and provides recommendations on relevant Salesforce and related technology platforms and systems
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of operations by constantly exploring new methods for software verification and validation
• Perform installations, configurations and executions of verification procedures
• Responsible for assisting with the organization’s quality assurance policies and documenting product development processes
• Conduct on-going regression and integration testing of products(s) post implementation
• Develop & maintain automated test scripts, and configure their invocation in the CI/CD workflow (e.g. using configuration file in GitHub)

What the role requires: 

• University or college graduate in Computer Science or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with QA practices, systems, regulations, guidelines, and associated standards
• Experience with either open source or commercial automated tools (e.g. Copado Robotic Testing, Selenium, GitHub, Cucumber, QTP, etc.)
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience of various software testing methods (Regression, Load/Stress, Code Coverage Analysis, Black/White box testing, Acceptance, Performance)
• Ability to create and review technical documentation, including project plans, test procedures, design and sign-off documents
• Practical experience with risk management, product testing, capability studies, and control plans
• Strong problem identification, analytical and resolution skills
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have: 

• Test certifications in IIST, ISEB, CSQA, CSTM and/or ISTQB
• Best practices and experience with both waterfall and agile (scrum) project management methodologies
• Experience with QA for release management on the Salesforce platform, including Salesforce certification
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD best practices and tools
• Experience integrating Salesforce with other enterprise technology platforms (e.g. Esri GIS, Microsoft, Maximo/EAM  etc.)

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton or 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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