Quality Assurance Analyst (Toronto)

Our Quality Assurance team is responsible for all software developed at Givex, managing the integrations of third party vendors to the Givex system and analyzing software solutions based on client requirements.

As a Quality Assurance Analyst you will be work on a wide range of projects, ranging from web based applications, API testing and mobile OS applications to tablet Android based POS systems.

There is an opportunity to grow within this team and the possibility to advance into Systems Design.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manual QA testing on a variety of systems: web-based applications, website stress, host services and terminal applications (POS and devices)
• Bug investigation, Regression testing and solution proposals
• Read and analyze technical system specifications and validate the deliverable
• Maintain the online Regression Test suite and document the tests
• Read technical logs to investigate and determine bugs and issues and document trouble reports; work with programmers to resolve and test
• Technical writing & documentation
• Permanent member of live promotion team and participant during pre-scheduled system maintenance

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 2-4 years in a related industry with application quality assurance and testing in a complex web-based and mobile software development environment or similar experience in system integration, development or system analysis role
• Experience in functional, integration, system, security, performance, regression and user acceptance testing using manual, preferably using exploratory testing methodology
• Experience using databases to confirm testing results and knowledge of SQL
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Unix/Linux command lines
• Experience in a fast paced project environment, working under Agile or Scrum paradigm
• Understanding of the various aspects of software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Able to understand the nature and workflow of complex business and technical processes
• Strong analytical skills with ability to formulate solutions for complex problems
• Education: Computer science, engineering or a similar degree, or a practical experience in one of the related industries (Hospitality, Point of sale, payment processing industry excluding banks or similar)
• Knowledge of HTML and web technologies would be considered an asset
• Experience with one or more programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Ruby) would be considered an asset

^{Givex is glad to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and Givex’s policies. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance to Givex’s Human Resources Department by phone 1-877-478-7733 or by email to “accessibility” at givex.com.}

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