Job Description

What we offer
At Cowan Insurance Group, we believe our employees make the difference. That’s why we provide a professional, motivating, team environment where contributions are valued. This belief, supported by an entrepreneurial culture, has helped build a company with a strong history and an exciting future. What you will do:

• Execute various systems, integration, regression, and ad-hoc tests for moderate to complex cross-functional components.
• Convert requirements/ user stories into a set of test cases and scripts.
• Create and manage test plans, test estimates and traceability matrix.
• Bug logging, tracking and generate bug reports for issues found during testing.
• Verify Software fixes.
• Plan and co-ordinates UAT and provide product/feature training to business users.
• Work in a SCRUM team and participate in sprint reviews.
• Work closely with developers to resolve issues and ensure thorough testing.
• Recommend adjustments to current testing processes and procedures to ensure continuous improvements.

Required skills and experience:

• 3+ years Software Testing experience.
• Experience in creating positive & negative path test cases based on requirements / user stories, execute test cases, log defects and reporting.
• Experience in functional, Integration, regression, and non-functional testing.
• Knowledge of various test tools and processes and ability to adapt new and emerging test tools and trends
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and SDLC process.
• Good knowledge of writing SQL to validate data from multiple sources.
• A self-learner who likes to stay on top of technology.
• Constantly learning and honing your skills.
• Team player with a team first approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to handle diverse situations and multiple projects.

It’d be great if you have:

• 1+ years Automation testing experience with working knowledge of OOP languages.
• Experience in Agile Methodology
• Experience in Jira and DevOps.
• Experience in developing Automation Frameworks.

Who we are Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients. With close to 500 employees operating out of 10 locations across Canada, we’re proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2012. We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to:

• deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals
• advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance. What sets us apart? Be in good company Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive. Challenge your thinking You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it. Grow together We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen. Benefits and perks

• Competitive salary
• Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
• Company-matched Registered Savings Plan
• Company-paid training and development courses
• Community involvement

Are you interested? Send in your cover letter and resume and share your unique story with us. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee candidates will be selected strictly on the basis of an individual's technical qualifications, knowledge and experience, as they relate to the requirements of a particular position. Selections will be made without regard to: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex, sexual orientation, handicaps (physical or mental), age, marital status, family status, or the receipt of public assistance or record of offences.