QA Engineer (Automated Testing/Mobile/Web Application)

Scotiabank • Toronto, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic QA Engineer specializing in Web and Native Mobile Applications Testing to join our innovative and fast-paced organization. As a QA Engineer, you will work with a team of talented QA engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality of Web and mobile applications through comprehensive testing and quality assurance practices. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years of work experience preferably in a Banking environment with proficiency in testing web and Native mobile apps (Android and iOS)
• 3+ Years hands on experience with automation testing frameworks and tools (Playwright for web and Appium / Maestro for Mobile)
• Good knowledge of mobile application testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Hands on experience working with Xcode/Android studio.
• Expertise in API testing, Functional testing, User Interface testing, Cross-browser, and Cross-device testing & Content testing
• 2+ Years - Most Recent project experience with Charles Proxy AND Postman
• Hands on experience - Python/JavaScript/Java.
• 2 + years’ native accessibility testing using VoiceOver & TalkBack (all mobile testers run accessibility testing and work with team of developers)
• Experience in Accessibility testing and familiarity with JAWS, color contrast analyzer.
• Experience with accessibility testing methodologies, tools, techniques, and assistive technologies to ensure accessible content test in accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0/2.1
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Previous experience/knowledge working with AI tools, Browser stack & cloud device solutions
• Strong knowledge of SDLC – Waterfall and Agile. Experience working in waterfall and agile teams in a QA function
• Hands on experience working with JIRA, Confluence and HPALM
• Excellent communication skills to address all project related issues and conflicts within quality assurance testing cycle.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end testing for Web and Native mobile applications, including test planning, test case development, test execution, and defect management.
• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Assess UAT projects to determine the risk of releasing the code into the current test environment, specifically the possible impact to multiple projects, the degree of overlap in the applications and the code itself, within extremely tight timeframes
• Prepare User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test plans; test documentation (test functions, test cases, scripts), based upon risk analysis to ensure optimal use of testing time while adhering to UAT policies, standards and procedures.
• Work with individual project teams, during the software development life cycle, to ensure business and technical requirements have been fulfilled; contribute recommendations and assessments to ongoing project reviews
• Develop application and process expertise within UAT; provide hands on training on systems, hardware, environment, product, standards, and methodology to other analysts as required
• Maintain a thorough and current understanding of a broad range of assigned banking applications, UAT code configuration, system integration, environment resources and code delivery process; provide technical advice to development teams and external suppliers on integration of specific applications within the UAT environment
• Execute Test Automation Scripts, analyze the test logs and validate the test results. Should be able to make simple changes to the automated test cases.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues 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.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
• Integrate AI tools into the testing workflow to support intelligent test case generation, defect prediction, and visual validation.
• Work with cloud-based testing platforms

Benefits

• 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.
• Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level