Senior Functional Analyst

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Functional Analyst (QA) for a 12 month contract role at a client of ours located in Calgary

Responsibilities:

• Work with cross-functional teams; supporting and contributing to Quality Assurance, Technical Teams, Change Management etc.
• Develop test plans and test cases. Execute test cases. Work with stakeholders to develop test cases and oversee UAT.
• Support SIT/UAT testing, issue triage and root cause analysis during design / implementation
• Maintain comprehensive documentation across test cases, test results, maintaining traceability and change
• Analyze and report on data to identify metrics, KPIs and business insights across QA functions
• Lead stakeholder workshops to gather, document and validate business requirements and define functionality scope
• Translate business need into clear and actionable functional requirements; acting as the functional liaison between business and technical team members; as well as vendor
• Manage epics, user stories, tasks and backlog as required, supporting SCRUM and Project Management with delivery
• Establish end-to-end process diagrams; outlining as-is and defining to-be to support the design and delivery of the solution
• Identification of gaps, or opportunities for enhancements or efficiencies across product delivery
• Support and validate vendor design documents, ensuring consistency and completeness across business requirements
• Support cross-functional organizational activities; training, communications
• Support the delivery of operational readiness and cutover planning
• Continue to support the ongoing design and development of the product; ensuring the solution aligns with the evolving needs of the business and market.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in QA, business analysis or a related role
• Experience on a product team that uses user stories, backlog management and sprints
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand system architecture, APIs, data, data integrations etc.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, such as SQL, Excel, and data visualization software
• Experience with JavaScript and Python
• Experience with cloud web-based applications
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Adaptability and resilience to respond to evolving priorities and timelines
• Experience in both agile and waterfall delivery methodologies; with strong aptitude in sprints and ceremonies (i.e. standup, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Establishing strong business and technical relationships to facilitate trust and collaboration across team members and partners
• Experience across large scale project implementation; in-house legacy applications, introduction of new technology etc.
• Experience with Azure DevOps

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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