Title:  Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Associate

Purpose

As a QA Analyst within the Smart Automation Team, you will support the testing and validation of automation solutions. You will work closely with Developers, Business Analysts, and cross-functional teams to execute test plans, log defects, and ensure quality across the development lifecycle. This role requires hands-on testing skills, familiarity with automation tools, and the ability to support patch validation and DevOps practices.
 

Accountabilities 

•    Collaborate with Business Analysts and Developers to understand business requirements and define actionable test scenarios.
•    Develop and execute manual test cases across functional, regression, integration, and system testing phases.
•    Log and manage defects using Jira, ensuring timely follow-up and retesting.
•    Support automation efforts by identifying test cases and assisting in script development using tools like  UiPath and Pega OpenSpan.
•    Perform API testing using Postman and RestAssured to validate RESTful and GraphQL endpoints.
•    Conduct backend data validation to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
•    Participate in patch testing activities, including regression testing and documentation updates.
•    Assist in UAT preparation, execution, and result analysis.
•    Maintain QA documentation including test cases, scripts, and test results.
•    Communicate test progress and issues to the Senior QA Analyst and project stakeholders.
Support integration of testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows

Reporting Relationships 

Primary Manager:  Senior Manager

Direct Reports:    NA
Shared Reports:  NA

Education / Experience / Other Information 

•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
•    2– years of experience in software QA or testing roles.
•    Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, UiPath, WorkFusion, and Pega OpenSpan (asset).
•    Familiarity with API testing tools and protocols including REST, GraphQL, Postman, and RestAssured.
•    Experience supporting patch validation and regression testing.
•    Proficiency in manual testing techniques and basic automation scripting.
•    Understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
•    Strong communication and collaboration skills.
•    Certifications (preferred but not mandatory)

•   Intermediate - Advanced level of english