Associate Software Tester

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Associate Software Tester to join the Product Engineering this role you will be responsible for testing activities across the full software development lifecycle from business ask through to production implementation in support of the Member Services strategic initiatives.

Who youll work with

The Product Engineering team is comprised of software developers and testers operating in several agile delivery squads supporting all Divisions across Teachers. As part of one of those squads you will work collaboratively in a cross-functional agile team to bring new features and platform enhancements from conception to release by interacting with product owners consumers and external product and delivery teams.

What youll do

• Directly participate in requirements gathering test plan creation automation of software development test plan execution results analysis root cause identification AI augmentation and ensuring sufficient code coverage.

• Address regression failures and investigate production issues.

• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of quality standards.

• Participate in the planning of software development testing deployment tasks and maintenance.

• Develop/communicate personal work plans and task details appropriate for the on-time completion of all work assignments.

• Maintain currency in technological trends and directions through research/education/self-motivated technology experimentation.

• Other duties as assigned.

What youll need

• Computer Science/Engineering degree or equivalent education.

• Practical knowledge of standard software development and testing best practices.

• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java JavaScript Python and testing automation tools such as TestNG JUnit JMeter Playwright and Selenium.

• Understanding of testing strategies including unit integration end-to-end and performance testing.

• Experience with delivery tools such as GitHub JIRA Confluence Maven Jenkins Bamboo Sonar is preferred.

What were offering

• Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Competitive time off

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflect and embrace diversity of thought background and experience. Through our Diversity Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion check out Life at Teachers.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

Accommodations are available upon request () for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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