Senior Automation Test Engineer

Vancity

  • Vancouver, BC
  • $81,200-122,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
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’re 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’ll be required to attend in-person activities or events.As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you bring crucial knowledge and analytical skills to 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:
  • Being the main point of contact for interactions regarding testing framework, with Architects, Infrastructure Support, Operations Information Security, and other teams.
  • Being a subject matter expert on quality assurance, including test automation for web applications (using testing tools , e.g. Selenium WebDriver, SpecFlow, TOSCA), mobile applications (using Appium) and APIs.
  • Designing and maintaining the automated and performance test framework.
  • Creating and reviewing test strategy and test plans. Integrating automated regression test scripts into the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Providing QA support on Test Environment issues
  • Manage defects and collaborate with development team and architecture on design issues in the analysis and resolution of issues.
  • Supporting and coordinating with business team for User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Ensuring that all the tools are secure and at current versions
  • Providing quality assurance expertise, advice, and recommendations to stakeholders to mitigate risks.
  • Writing SQL queries and scripts to retrieve and validate data.
  • Collaborating with development teams and vendors, as well as release management, operations, and infrastructure teams.
  • Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the team, working alongside other members of the Scrum team to deliver on the team’s backlog priorities.
  • Providing technical support and mentoring other quality assurance team members as needed
You have:
  • A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or other related discipline(s).
  • 4-7 years of experience in software quality assurance in a complex, and integrated technology environment, preferably in financial industry
  • 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance of web, mobile and back-end applications.
  • 2+ years of experience in test automation. Hands-on experience with the test automation tools and frameworks, experience in TOSCA would be an asset.
  • Deep knowledge and experience in following areas is required.
  • C++
  • Selenium
  • Dapper
  • Specflow and BDD framework
  • Appium
  • Sauce lab
  • Xcode
  • JMeter
  • Splunk
  • and other test automation tools
  • Proficient level in SQL and data analytics and Integration tools like MuleSoft
  • 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 ability to respond to change quickly, including changing, adding, or improving test cases.
  • Experience in mentoring and coaching other team members.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with system integration and software integration with multiple vendors.
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 an Azure DevOps environment will be considered a plus.
  • Testing certifications such as ISTQB or similar will be considered a plus.
You are:
  • Exceptional communicator – 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 – 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 – Able to initiate actions based on one’s own interpretation or understanding of a situation. Address challenges and issues proactively.
  • Natural problem solver and decision-maker – You lead diagnosis of challenges, find business solutions, and assess risks and opportunities. You make timely decisions.
  • Problem / Situation Analysis – 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 – Applies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and to improve processes, methods, systems, or services.
  • Quality – Produces results or provides service that meets or exceeds stakeholder standards.
  • Reliability – Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job.
  • Change resiliency – A personality that is comfortable with change and able to overcome setbacks as they occur. A positive approach to challenges.
  • Technical Expertise – 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 $81,200 to $122,000 annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.Posting Deadline: Posted until FilledA career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:We 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
  • 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.
  • We have flex credits for our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of 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 benefits pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.
At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com for confidential support. In-person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.

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