Job Description

Description :About VancityVancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you\xe2\x80\x99re interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!About the workplaceThis is a Permanent, Full-Time role that will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. Periodically, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be required to attend in-person activities or events.As a Test Engineer I, you bring crucial knowledge and analytical skills to core banking solutions and Vancity. You have expertise in analyzing business requirements and creating test scenarios and test cases, as well as identifying test data. You execute the required software testing efficiently, collect evidence and provide detailed results. You have experience identifying and tracking defects, as well as performing root cause analysis of them. You can create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts in a large, complex IT environment.A typical day would involve:

• You are a subject matter expert on quality assurance for core banking and interfaces
• Analyzing requirements, creating test scenarios and test cases, as well as building test data
• Executing Functional and Regression Testing, capturing test evidence, and providing detailed results
• Managing defects and collaborating with stakeholders in analysis and resolution of issues.
• Supporting and coordinating with business team for User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Providing quality assurance support on analyzing and resolving production issues.
• Monitoring and reporting on test progress, test results, defects, and issues to stakeholders.
• Providing quality assurance expertise, advice, and recommendations to stakeholders to mitigate risks.
• Writing SQL queries and scripts to retrieve and validate data.
• Designing, developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts
• Support Test Automation Framework and run Automated Test cycle
• Running automated test suites and investigating the issues identified.
• Collaborating with other quality assurance team members.
• Collaborating with development teams and vendors, as well as release management, operations, and infrastructure teams.

You have:

• A bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related discipline(s).
• 2-3 years of experience in software quality assurance in large, complex, and highly integrated technology environments in financial industry preferably in core banking
• 5-2 years of experience in software quality assurance of web, mobile and back-end applications.
• 1-2 years of experience in test automation. Hands-on experience with the test automation tools and frameworks, experience in TOSCA would be an asset
• Proficient level in SQL and data analytics.
• Experience in windows scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, JScript, VB script).
• Experience preparing a test strategy and test approach to guide testing efforts on a project
• Proven analytical capabilities to analyze requirements, create test cases and evaluate test results.
• Proven ability to respond to change quickly, including changing, adding, or improving test cases.
• Experience leading the testing efforts in a project and reporting test progress to stakeholders.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with system integration and software integration with multiple vendors.
• Passion for testing and quality assurance.
• Experience in the financial industry is not required but highly desirable, preferably in retail banking.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with Temenos T24 banking system, will be considered a plus.
• Experience with on-line and mobile banking testing will be considered a plus.
• Experience leading other quality assurance team members in a project setting will be considered a plus.
• Experience with API testing will be considered a plus.
• Experience with performance and load testing will be considered a plus.
• Experience with establishing test environment and data requirements for test purposes will be considered a plus.
• Experience with owning test environment, will be considered a plus
• Experience in Agile development in a Azure DevOps environment will be considered a plus.
• Testing certifications such as ISTQB or similar will be considered a plus.

You are:

• Exceptional communicator \xe2\x80\x93 Great interpersonal skills, with you are comfortable communicating with stakeholders in different levels of the organization. Demonstrate confidence and provide highly specialized technical expertise and advice.
• Attention to Detail \xe2\x80\x93 Able to see and pay attention to details; the ability to recognize the component parts of a procedure or object, and to verify the correctness or error in an individual part or procedure.
• Initiative \xe2\x80\x93 Able to initiate actions based on one\xe2\x80\x99s own interpretation or understanding of a situation. Address challenges and issues proactively.
• Natural problem solver and decision-maker \xe2\x80\x93 You lead diagnosis of challenges, find business solutions, and assess risks and opportunities. You make timely decisions.
• Problem / Situation Analysis \xe2\x80\x93 Ability to identify the elements of a problem situation and to understand which components are critical; ability to break the process down into its component activities.
• Innovation \xe2\x80\x93 Applies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and to improve processes, methods, systems, or services.
• Quality \xe2\x80\x93 Produces results or provides service that meets or exceeds stakeholder standards.
• Reliability \xe2\x80\x93 Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job.
• Change resiliency \xe2\x80\x93 A personality that is comfortable with change and able to overcome setbacks as they occur. A positive approach to challenges.
• Technical Expertise \xe2\x80\x93 You are constantly seeking to gain knowledge that is relevant to your role and to apply it in effective ways.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don\'t perfectly align with those listed.The salary range for the role is $64,500 to $96,500 and a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s offer is likely to be up to the mid-point of the role. The upper half of the salary range is typically reserved for individuals who have demonstrated consistent strong performance in the role and possess a high level of job knowledge and skill.Posting Deadline: Posted until FilledWe offer:

• We are the largest private-sector

in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the . * Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs.

• New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows \xe2\x80\x94 to a maximum of six weeks per year \xe2\x80\x94 as their length of service increases. In addition, full-time, permanent staff may be able to purchase extra days of vacation through our flexible benefits package.
• In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short-term personal illness or emergency family illness, plus opportunities to take unpaid leave for a variety of reasons.
• Our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of health care and dental coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date.
• We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.

Please note that all shortlisted candidates for this role will be required to complete a background check which includes employment verification, credit check, and a criminal record check. Vancity is an inclusive and equitable employer and actively seeks to advance racial equity, inclusion and belonging across the organization. Vancity offers required accommodations in all stages of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please advise us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.Skills : Analytics: ExpertEducation : Bachelors
Masters

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