QA / QC Test Engineer

Contract Length: 5 months
Location: Toronto

Story Behind the Need: Seeking a QA / QC Test Engineer to help support the TSYS Integration project.

Project: The group is enhancing application for New TSYS Integration and upgrade of a new financial switch.

Candidate Value Proposition:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an exciting project that has high visibility within the bank’s senior stakeholders. Enhancing multiple customer applications, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the banks internal customer systems.

Typical Day in the Role:
-Execute test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures Test system modifications to prepare for implementation
-Develop testing programs that addresses areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, or usability
-Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers Identify, analyze and document problems with program function, output, online screen or content
-Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes
-Create or maintain databases of known test defects
-Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates

Must Have Skills/Requirements:
1. 5 + years’ functional and Regression testing applications on mainframe systems
2. 5 + years’ experience end to end testing: building test plans, strategies and test cases
2. Good communication skills to work with the architects and developers
3. 5 + years working on large migrations following Hybrid Agile approach

Nice to Have Skills:
– ABM and POS testing experience – strong nice to have that will be prioritized
– Knowledge of IST Switch is a nice to have and will be prioritized
– Experience with Payment Certification testing is a nice to have (specifically Visa, MC, AMEX, Interac)
– Financial Industry Communication
– Knowledge of Jira and Confluence is a nice to have
– Previous bank experience is a plus

Soft Skills:
– Excellent communications skills to coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders across the organization
– Ability to manage assigned tasks and expectations without direct instruction or oversight
– Fast, adaptable learner who can hit the ground running
– Ability to work well under pressure while demonstrating strong professionalism
– Must be able to collaborate closely with a team at times, while also being capable of holding themselves accountable to meet individual deadlines without hand holding

Education:
– Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required