Monday 7 May 2012

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

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About the Job
Our financial services client is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst.  This role will leverage their experience to improve the QA practices within the team and deliver on projects assigned to them.  The role will provide recommendations as to testing best practices, tools, automation and opportunities and champion their implementation.  For projects assigned to them, they will plan, coordinate and participate in their delivery focusing on using risk based testing techniques in order to ensure the delivery of a quality product in a timely manner.


Key Responsibilities 
  • Champion the introduction and on-going use of test automation practices and tools using HP QTP
  • Collaborate with developers and testers both locally and remotely to test software and manage defects.
  • Develop and maintain a Master Test Plan, overall Test Strategy  for projects taking into account project risk, timelines and scope
  • Create, maintain and execute test plans, test cases, automation testing frameworks and performance benchmarking and testing standards using Agile and Waterfall software development processes.
  • Report and document software defects with high levels of detail and accuracy using HP Quality Center.
  • Apply Risk Based Testing techniques to ensure the best use of testing resources and testing time.
  • Define, and refine, QA practices within the Group IT team in order to provide quality project deliverables at optimal costs
  • Provide mentoring, coaching and training to QA individuals and members of project teams
  • Participate in the delivery of projects to ensure that applications meet requirements, either individually or as a member of a team
  • Leads appropriate checkpoint reviews
  • Performs other job-related duties and activities as requested. 


Requirements or Qualifications 
  • Bachelor's degree, College diploma in Computer Science field
  • 8+ years of software testing experience, test case creation, test execution, defect tracking.
  • 3+ years experience with test automation tools both in introduction and ongoing use, preference given to the HP toolset
  • 3+ years experience with Microsoft .NET, SQL technologies
  • Must possess hands on knowledge about Agile software development methodology.
  • Ability to identify and deliver QA test processes based on industry best practice models
  • Able to organize and manage multiple priorities in order to achieve aggressive deadlines.
  • Experience working with out-sourced vendors
  • Ability to find innovative solutions to QA challenges
  • Experience in Group Life Insurance industry preferred
  • A passion for quality
  
  
How to Apply
Online:
To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com.
Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to Resumes@zylog.ca.


Company Overview
Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 in the Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.  Zylog is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.


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