QA Analyst (50% manual and 50% automation testing)

Toronto 9 days agoContractor External
Negotiable
Dawn InfoTek Inc. is a professional IT consulting team that partners with major financial institutions, investment firms and government sectors. We have been dedicated to delivering cutting-edge consulting services and recruiting all levels of IT positions for our clients. We are currently seeking competent individuals to fulfill the role of QA Analyst to join our dynamic team for our client, one of the major banks. Location Address: Hybrid - 3 days in office Contract Duration: 6 months Possibility of extension Typical Day in Role: - 50% manual and 50% automation testing - Will be working in GitHub CoPilot which will be integrated with an internal platform so will be using AI in the role - Stand-up Meeting, Sprint planning, test scheduling and test execution - Testing as per the Acceptance criteria defined in user stories - iOS / Android App installation using XCode / Android Studio - Validation of client side and server-side error messages, requests / responses through Charles Proxy - Create Test Strategy, come up with Test Device Matrix and review with program team - Execute test scenarios, scripts, or procedures - Exploratory Testing, Backward compatibility testing - Test system modifications to prepare for implementation - Validation of API endpoints using Dynatrace - 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 Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills: 1) 5+ years of experience in QA with a strong focus on test automation for native mobile apps, web applications, and APIs. 2) 2+ years of hands-on experience with Playwright or Appium 3) Strong experience in API automation using tools like Charles Proxy and Postman, with a focus on error handling and validation. 4) Coding experience in Python and/or JavaScript for test automation. 5) Experience with accessibility standards (AODA, WCAG 2.0/2.1) and testing techniques. Nice-To-Have Skills: 1) Recent relevant Banking Industry Experience 2) Familiarity with AI-powered testing tools and cloud-based testing platforms. 3) French testing experience (to validate via Confluence pages) 4) Experience with Xcode, Android Studio, and mobile debugging tools. Soft Skills Required: - 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: - Associate degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field - ISTQB certification an asset