Quality Assurance Analyst

Sovereign Insurance • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$60,574 - CA$100,956 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Analyst carries out established procedures to ensure programs/projects meet minimum company standards and end user requirements. The incumbent conducts thorough quality assurance tests on applications of small-to-medium complexity to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects. As the second level in the Quality Assurance job stream, the Quality Assurance Analyst is competent to work on most aspects of quality assurance testing but requires instruction and guidance in some areas.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science, along with at least 3 years' relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to understand business processes and their translation to systems applications.
• Understanding of insurance principles and practices.
• Proficient in use/understanding of testing tools and techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry including experience with the Guidewire suite of applications (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimsCenter) is an asset.
• Working quality assurance experience with web applications including WCAG 2.0 standards is an asset.
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create test strategy for AMTB delivery backlog.
• Participate in the creation of test strategies for larger projects.
• Plan system testing.
• Execute system testing according to plan.
• Coordinate and manage resolution of problems encountered in testing for small to medium size projects, working with developers and analysts.
• Create and maintain test case documentation, recording problems encountered during testing.
• Conducting walk-throughs of testing documentation for small-to-medium projects.
• Perform work-flow analysis of testing procedures and recommend quality improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and variable compensation
• Benefits and pension
• Paid time off
• Development and recognition programs
• Holistic approach to physical, mental, social, and financial wellness
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree