IT Quality Test Analyst

Global Financial Firm located in MISSISSAUGA, ON has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced IT Quality Test Analyst

This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule.

You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iphone for remote access into the client systems during remote work.

We will be expected in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement.

Video / f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.

Futures OTC Clearing is a dynamic and fast paced group in Markets TECH which facilitates in providing clearing and settlement services for OTC derivative transactions.

The team has presence in Asia, Europe, Canada and US. This team is seeking an experienced IT Quality Test Analyst with strong testing experience who is confident to work with stakeholders, coordinating complex testing solutions.

Responsibilities :

Performs initiatives related to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process and product rollout into production. Testing specialists will work with technology project managers, UAT professionals and users to design and implement appropriate scripts / plans for an application testing strategy / approach.

Manages IT Quality functional area

Resolves complex and highly variable issues.

Analyzes trends at an organizational level to improve processes; follows and analyzes industry trends.

Develops and designs standards and procedures; ensures that they are adhered to throughout the software development life cycle.

Manages organizational process change.

Ensures consistency and quality of processes across the organization. Exhibits in-depth understanding of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of these elements in other areas.

Requires in-depth understanding of how own area integrates within IT Quality and has basic commercial awareness.

Collaborates with local and global stakeholders like QA team, production support team, Dev team etc. to ensure project stability and productivity.

Performs other duties and functions as assigned.

Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Banking, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Handle END to END testing and coordinating with different stakeholders and downstream.

Qualifications :

6+ years IT Testing experience required

6+ years hands-on knowledge of Testing & QA practices, Quality Engineering principles, and tool-sets

Proven track record in successful automation testing on multiple projects

Hands on experience with developing and maintaining Automation Frameworks, along with strong understanding of automation tools and best practices

Experience using QA Automation tools like Selenium, Cucumber BDD for both UI & API Automation using Java.

Strong knowledge of SQL

Experienced with agile software testing

Requires communication and diplomacy skills and an ability to persuade and influence

Good understanding of DevOps concepts and how it intersects with QA

Hands-on experience on UNIX Commands

Good to Have knowledge on OTC Products Clearing.