Senior Software Quality Engineer

Sun Life • Waterloo, ON

1d • CA$90,000 - CA$140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AOSQE is looking for a Senior Software Quality Engineer with ETL, SQL, AWS, and automation testing skills to join the Mainframe and Data Testing Chapter. The successful candidate acts as the Quality Advocate and is responsible to ensure the delivery of quality solutions to our clients through testing.

Requirements

• Related university degree or college diploma, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of progressive experience in software QA
• Intermediate or better experience with ETL/data testing, including advanced SQL skills
• Understanding of AWS architecture, including S3, step functions, and Glue jobs
• Comfortable testing reports, including validating the data, the layout, and testing for English and French content
• Advanced experience in QE best practices and tools
• Exceptional organizational, planning and leadership skills, with a strong ownership mindset
• Understanding of DevOps concepts and tools (BitBucket, CDD, Jenkins)
• Familiarity with test automation tools and concepts
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of designing and implementing effective QE testing strategies
• Champion and advocate for quality within the agile team, and actively participate in ceremonies
• Explore opportunities for shift-left testing and automation feasibility
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering and Software Engineering practices to explore opportunities to implement AI-based approaches and frameworks
• Track QE progress in support of objectives and key results (OKRs)
• Collaborate closely with scrum master, product owner, software engineers, business analysts. and non-functional testing teams (i.e. vulnerability and performance testing)
• Provide timely and effective communication to QE management, relating to quality, progress, issues & concerns
• Provide timely and effective communications to key stakeholders, summarizing test results and managing impact of testing on overall program
• Navigate effectively through complex challenges, involving others to solve problems and achieve goals

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
• 20 days vacation per year and an innovative sabbatical program
• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Being part of our Analytics community, where we share best practices and broaden skill-sets
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle

What This Job Offers

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