Chief Quality Assurance Analyst

Attendance

Hybrid

Job Number

22682

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

19-Sep-2024

Location: Montreal, Quebec

City

Montreal

Province/State

Quebec

Area of Interest: Information technology

A career as a Chief Quality Assurance Analyst in the IT Cybercrime Delivery Team at National Bank means acting as a testing specialist.

This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through your skills and experience.

Your job

Develop a deep understanding of the business needs, specifications, issues, risks, context and technological components of the initiative
Produce testing strategies, ensure the planning and overall integration of testing activities as part of technology solution implementation projects in both a Waterfall and Agile model
Supervise and assist test workers (onsite/offshore), coordinate the activities of team members, act as a coach with resources in the mastery of quality activities
Monitor and control quality activities and ensure compliance with established policies, standards and procedures
Propose and influence the definition and evolution of the team's practices and processes
Participate in the implementation of regression test and functional test automation tools in a DevOps context
Recommend appropriate quality management tools and ensure the quality of deliverables with respect to deadlines
Monitor quality activities on a daily basis, including but not limited to test development, test execution and anomaly management
Participate in the creation and execution of test cases as needed
Certify the test compliance and quality of the delivered solution and make recommendations on the deployment of the solution in production
Participate in the development of automation and capacity performance (CPR) strategies
Identify the risks related to the quality activities implemented and propose mitigation plans and produce estimates for the implementation of quality activities
Represent the project in various governance forums with various stakeholders
Create and communicate follow-up reports adapted to different audiences, complete and demonstrating high quality and mastery of information
Promote appropriate solutions and make recommendations to rectify any situation that may affect the smooth running of projects.

Your team

IT is more than 2,300 experts who work in an agile, proactive and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and improve processes continuously.

Within the IT Cybercrimes Delivery sector, you are part of a team of more than 100 colleagues and report to the Senior Director. Our team stands out for its quality of delivery, its experience and its ability to work on several projects.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our customized training programs, based on learning in action, allow you to master your profession and develop new fields of expertise.

Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Prerequisite

Bachelor's degree related to the sector of activity OR Master's degree related to the sector of activity
Minimum 05 years of experience in test management, combined with 02 years in Agile project management
Experience using tools like Jira and GIT
Knowledge of SQL Server, SQL, Stored PROC, Python, Visual Studio/Visual Studio code an asset
Experience in test automation and in a backend environment
Knowledge of quality assurance best practices and testing practices
Knowledge of the DevOps development process and the principle of continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD))
Experience in development projects including a large number of technical integrations and interdependencies
Knowledge of the concepts, technologies and solutions of a modern digital platform (Microservices, APIs, Real-Time Data Flows, Orchestration, Straight Through Processing, etc.) and their application in the context of Customer Data Management
CSTE and/or CSQA and/or ISTQB certification is desirable
Experience in the banking environment is desirable.

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

Communication Git JIRA Learning Agility Quality Assurance SQL Teamwork User Acceptance Testing

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

Health and wellness program, including many options
Flexible group insurance
Generous pension plan
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Preferential banking services
Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. 

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first:

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.  Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We want to offer an accessible, barrier-free workplace to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?