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Business and Quality Assurance Analyst

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Scotiabank

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You should have a degree or equivalent in Computer Science, 5+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, Agile familiarity, and effective communication. Banking experience is a plus.
  • You will facilitate solution discovery, define and prioritize stories, conduct acceptance testing, perform exploratory and regression testing, and develop automation strategies for quality assurance.

Requirements

  • University/college degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience
  • Ability to work independently and drive solutions with a small working team
  • Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Time management
  • Business process re-engineering
  • IT fluency
  • Team player
  • Comfortable working in an Agile environment
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in Banking/Financial industry is a nice-to-have

Responsibilities

  • Facilitates collaborative solution discovery sessions using lightweight techniques such as Story Mapping
  • Decomposes the solution into small increments of value (stories) that can be independently built and validated
  • Works closely with architects and engineers to ensure a flow of stories are specified, engineered and validated
  • Facilitate collaborative sessions with teams to detail acceptance criteria on stories using practices such as specification by example
  • Facilitates root cause analysis of defects with the team and ensures that they act as a catalyst for continuous improvement
  • Collaborates with business stakeholders and product owners to review and accept completed stories and features
  • Collaborates with team and business representatives to define value and guide priority
  • Collaborates with the delivery team to define the overall testing approach and perform acceptance testing to validate business requirements in rapid iterations
  • Performs exploratory testing and regression testing as necessary, using a risk-based approach
  • Design and develop the automation testing strategies
  • Extends story specifications to align with automation testing strategies while including real world data, edge cases etc.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Business and Quality Assurance Analyst.

What team will I be working with?

You will be working with the Global Fraud Authentications Technology team.

What are the primary responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include facilitating collaborative solution discovery sessions, decomposing solutions into increments of value, ensuring stories are specified, engineered, and validated, and performing exploratory and regression testing.

Is experience in the Banking/Financial industry required?

Experience in the Banking/Financial industry is a nice-to-have but not a strict requirement.

What qualifications are necessary for this position?

A university/college degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience, along with 5+ years of relevant work experience, is necessary.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, and the ability to work in an Agile environment.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

What kind of testing will I be involved in?

You will be involved in acceptance testing, exploratory testing, regression testing, and designing automation testing strategies.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role encourages continuous improvement and collaboration, which can lead to professional development opportunities.

How does Scotiabank support inclusivity and accessibility?

Scotiabank is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment, offering accommodations during the recruitment process as needed.

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