Quality Assurance Testing Specialist

Requisition ID: 228180

Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The QA Portfolio Specialist is responsible for the oversight and coordination of testing and quality engineering activities within the banking domain. Responsibilities include automation testing and planning. The QA Portfolio Specialist will also support with testing strategy design execution defect management reporting are executed and delivered in compliance with governing regulations internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you In this role you will:

Day-to-day coordination of QA works including overseeing and carrying out following type of testing: Functional Testing (including automation) Integration Testing Regression Testing Accessibility Testing User Acceptance Testing Production Acceptance Testing and other types of testing as required.
Delivering the automation results for the dedicated channel based on the strategic directives set forth by leadership team
Recommending and implementing various process or framework enhancements by collaborating with QA community within the bank.
Manage and lead testing activities for multiple large-scale enterprise-wide programs/projects that are executed in Agile methodology
Assess the risks associated with the development aspects of each solution/project and define approach for manual versus automation testing and institute change within the team
Risk Management document testing risks and provide mitigation and contingency plans from testing standpoint.
Collect strategic technical and operational test metrics. Analyze current defects test execution trends and extrapolate data for predictive analysis
Work with people of varied level within QA and/or outside of QA Team including Business/Product Engineering PMO Release Management Design etc. to meet key objectives and advocate for quality
Responsible for teams adherence to governance and processes timely management of any issue or escalation and facilitates overall escalation processes.
Manage and review documentation and creating of testing artifacts (e.g. test strategies plans estimates test cases metrics/dashboard defects log/report signoffs) to ensure artifacts adhere to prescribed standards and audit requirements

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role Wed love to work with you if you have:

University or College Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science/Engineering
8 years of solid experience working within SDLC/TDLC
8 years of solid testing experience within the capacity of Software Quality Assurance
Proficient testing background in the Canadian financial services industry
Experience with mainframe technology.
Competent in/working knowledge with various tools including Defect Management Tools Requirement Management Tools Test Management and Planning Tools Web Content Management tools and concepts Banking systems and their integration
Hands on experience with Test Automation using Selenium Webdriver IO or similar and ability to contribute to automation framework enhancements.
Proficient with API REST/SOAP testing and experience using related tools like Rest Assured etc.
Experience with CI/CD and related tools and techniques; Bitbucket.
Through understanding of agile process.
Demonstrated ability in coordinating an onsite offshore resource model
Change management process awareness.
Ability to work independently as well as part of the larger team
Ability to lead through influence in a face-paced environment and hold others accountable when applicable
Ability to work and collaborate with stakeholders from different departments and organizational levels.
Self-starter shows initiative able to work with minimal supervision
Innovative and creative problem solver
Motivated to learn new skills
Strong organizational communication technical and analytical skills

Whats in it for you

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential respected for who they are and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities ethnicity race age ability & veterans.
Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
Upskilling through online courses cross-functional development opportunities and tuition assistance.
Competitive Rewards program including bonus flexible vacation personal sick days and benefits will start on day one.
Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: for every future we help our customers their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice products and services including personal and commercial banking wealth management and private banking corporate and investment banking and capital markets.

At Scotiabank we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to an accessible interview site alternate format documents ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.