Quality Engineer(Mainframe)

Is this role right for you?

In this role, you will:

• Be an advocate for quality in the project lifecycle.

• Write moderate to complex code/ scripts to test systems.

• Design, develop and maintain a modular, extensible, and reusable test automation framework to enable continuous testing in an agile environment.

• Accelerate adoption of testing automation framework by demonstrating stakeholder value.

• Collaborate closely with other team members to develop test approach that effectively covers the functional performance characteristics of features in the applications.

• Collaborate with Delivery Lead to plan milestones, successfully execute software delivery, and escalate issues as needed.

• Report defects and work closely with the team so that solutions can be determined, prioritized, and scheduled.

• Prioritize testing of projects effectively across various businesses, to drive efficient work.

• Conduct root cause analysis of post-production issues and plan to prevent them in future.

• Have in-depth and up-to-date understanding of the organization’s products, applications, systems, environments, processes and tools.

• Introduce and influence overall process improvements and act as an agent for change to the organization.

• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.

• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.

• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.

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

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field preferred
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience preferably in banking environment and in-depth knowledge of programming languages (Python, Javascript, Java), testing frameworks, and utilities
• Experience with Customer data and Customer systems, preferably in Mainframe environment
• Experience with testing data transformations, data migrations and batch jobs
• Experience with API testing (Nice to have)
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence decision making across stakeholders
• Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work as part of a team and encourage both individual and collaborative innovation
• Positive and resilient personality - Able to embrace feedback and have a desire for continuous iteration and improvement

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.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.