Quality Engineer - 6-month contract at OTIP Group of… · Waterloo

Who We Are

With every job, there’s always the question of “why”. Why join a company? Why be part of their mission? Here, the why is easy. It’s because at some point, we’ve all needed someone there for us.

At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we believe that something special happens when employees feel valued for the work they do, supported as the people they are, and included in the very fabric of the organization: they bring their best to work every day. And that's why we mean it when we say we put our people at the centre of everything we do. Join us as we grow our way into a future that reimagines what it means to deliver meaningful benefits support and service.

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, DevOps & System Integration, the Quality Engineer is responsible for creating, reviewing, executing, and documenting the tests necessary to ensure that solutions and technical environments meet performance requirements (technical and functional) and are free from defects. The Quality Engineer also supports efforts to automate test cases.
As a Quality Engineer, you will ensure that quality standards are met and adhered to, and continuously improved. You will resolve, document, and report quality problems that arise and support other team members in ensuring quality is met across all domains.

Principal Responsibilities:
1. Develop test plans for modified systems based on technical and business specifications in accordance with company standards. Including but not limited to Unit, Regression, Automated and Performance Testing.
2. Design and execute test scripts and identify defects.
3. Document and track defects, providing detailed reproduction steps, expected and actual results.
4. Retest corrections to ensure problems are resolved.
5. Support and maintain an automation framework to enable test automation at all stages.
6. Develop and run automated test cases to ensure constant continuous improvement to productivity and efficiency.
7. Conduct quality-control tests and analyze to ensure that software meets or exceeds specified standards and end-user requirements.
8. Work as part of cross functional agile teams to deliver manual and automated testing planning and execution.
9. Resolve incidents and problem tickets, as needed.
10. Confirm quality, reliability, and efficiency of technologies.
11. Proactively support the analysis and collection of metrics for reporting purposes.
12. Identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective action processes.
13. Participate in Agile ceremonies.

Qualifications:
• A post secondary education in software quality assurance or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in QE best practices, tools, and approaches to testing front-end and back-end applications.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Hands on experience with Azure Technologies: Azure DevOps, Azure Monitoring.
• Hands on experience with Load Testing Tools: Load Runner, VuGen
• Demonstrate understanding of cloud technology fundamentals and cloud-based security concepts.
• Strong understanding of modern software development technologies.
• Familiarity with SQL, C# and .Net and automated testing tools such as Selenium, NUnit and associated languages.
• Ability to write technical and operational documentation.
• Ability to take intelligent risks, generate new and valuable ideas and innovative and creative business solutions.
• Highly analytical individual with strong attention to detail.
• Highly motivated communicator with strong customer service acumen
• Hands on experience with the following tools will be considered an asset: Applitools, Checkmarx, SonarCloud, Delphix, Extent, Postman

Working Conditions:
1. General office environment; remote, hybrid work arrangements available.
2. Must be able to work normal business hours during Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Salary Range:  $66,360 to $91,217

This position offers a competitive salary along with rewarding bonuses that recognize your dedication.

At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we value transparency and take multiple factors into account when determining your starting salary, including your skills, experience, and alignment with the role as well as internal equity, while positioning you for continued growth and recognition over time.
Some of the Perks We Offer:

We offer best-in-class pension and benefits, total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness support to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons you’ll love working here:

Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement

100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees

Access to a wealth of learning resources, including LinkedIn Learning for professional development

Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options

Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement

Let’s work together! If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online.

The OTIP Group of Companies (“OGC”) is a group of affiliated organizations operating under a shared purpose and values. OGC is comprised of Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP), Curo Claims Services, and Orbit Insurance Services.

Candidate communications may refer to OGC when referencing any of the affiliated organizations applied to.

This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence tools to assist with screening and assessing applications. All hiring decisions include human review.

OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.