Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs

Type of Consultant(s) Required: Quality Assurance Analyst

Level Required (Intermediate/Senior): Intermediate

Work Scope & Objective of Assignment:

• The Software Quality Assurance Tester is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications through rigorous testing and defect identification, tracking, prioritization, and resolution of those defects.
• The ideal Candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality software products. As a QA Tester, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, execute test plans, document test results, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA process.

Deliverables:

Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements and specifications.

• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to validate software functionality and its performance.
• Work closely with the development team to reproduce and verify reported issues and track defect resolution progress.
• Identify and report software defects, issues, and risks in a clear and concise manner using defect tracking tools.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in software quality assurance and testing.
• Participate in test environment setup, including configuration and deployment of software components.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test data, to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Skills & Knowledge:

• General university degree or specialized college diploma or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Must have foundation-level certification in QA such as ISTQB foundation, CSTE, CAST, CTFL, and CSQA.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and communicate test results and issues.
• Familiarity with defect tracking systems and test management tools.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and continuous integration tools (e.g. Jenkins)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of software quality assurance or related software development lifecycle activities.
• Proven experience in software testing and quality assurance, including test planning, test execution, and defect management.
• Proficiency in manual and automated testing techniques and tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Ability to write and maintain automated test scripts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Mandatory Certifications:

Must have foundation-level certification in QA such as ISTQB foundation, CSTE, CAST, CTFL, and CSQA.

Nice to have Skills & Knowledge:

Nice to have prior experience testing Salesforce applications and platforms.

Nice to have Certifications:

Certification in Test automation scripting

Work Location:

Primarily remote; and

Brampton, ON