Qa director Jobs in Pickering, ON

Requisition ID : 239714

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

The Team

Canadian Banking Technology at Scotiabank supports the full spectrum of technology needs for the bank’s Canadian operations, covering a wide range of banking products and services. Our team works with both traditional and emerging technologies to deliver innovative solutions for business applications and platforms.

Within this group, the Commercial Lending team plays a key role in supporting Canadian Business Banking, Regulatory, and Compliance initiatives. We are committed to delivering high-quality, reliable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and stakeholders.

The Role

As a  Quality Analyst , you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of software solutions within the banking domain. You will contribute to testing strategy, planning, execution, automation, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

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

Develop and execute test strategies, plans, and cases based on business and technical requirements.

Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing.

Identify, log, and track defects using tools like JIRA.

Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues.

Support automation efforts using tools such as Selenium, Java, Maven, TestNG, and Cucumber.

Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of QA practices.

Prepare documentation such as test strategies, test plans, and exit reports.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have :

University or College degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

2+ years of experience working within SDLC / TDLC environments.

Strong experience in test planning, execution, and defect management.

Experience in automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin, Page Object Model).

Experience with Excel API and test automation frameworks.

Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Git.

Familiarity with SQL queries and mainframe systems for test validation.

Experience in the Canadian financial services industry is a strong asset.

Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Innovative and creative problem solver.

Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

What's 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.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• 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.