Title:  QA Portfolio Specialist

Requisition ID: 258582 

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Global Operations Technology (GOT) team develops and manages innovative products designed to support the ever-changing threat landscape working in close partnership with our Corporate Security, Fraud Business, and key Technology Partners throughout Scotiabank. The successful candidate will work closely with the product owner and business analysts to understand the business functions and requirements. The identified candidate will also work with software development group(s) to help deliver high-quality products.

The applicant should have excellent problem-solving skills and ability to review the requirements or stories and define and develop the test strategies, automation frameworks, and support defect management in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.  

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will be driving: 

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Identify key focus areas for automated regression testing for builds and for new projects. Guide teams in understanding test scripts and providing direction around identifying automation opportunities.
• Design/Review/Update the Test Automation Framework. Ensure Proper version control and configuration management of automated tests.
• Provide accurate estimates for assigned task duration, along with confidence levels and foreseeable dependencies. Assist in preparing test plans, budgets, and schedules where applicable.
• Design and develop testing accelerators (e.g. Stubs, mocks, data fulfillment libraries etc.)
• Evaluate and implement appropriate tools as needed to drive test automation across IT.
• Perform code reviews, static analysis to ensure highest quality of test automation code.
• Provide testing support during builds after business hours and weekends, as required.
• Assist with feasibility analysis for automation of new modules on a monthly/project basis across functional, mobile and SOA decks.
• Review test strategies, test estimations, test closure reports and associated test documentation and provide feedback to Test Leads as related to technical testing.
• Assess the results of tests and take appropriate action; work closely with the development group to resolve defects; escalate issues to management when necessary; make recommendations.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment. 

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have: 

• University or College Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with SDLC and TDLC.
• 4+ years' experience in a test automation/developer role required.
• 5+ years of proven experience with manual testing experience and knowledge
• Possess certifications around automates testing tools like UFT, Selenium, Cucumber etc.
• Development language certification is an asset
• Understanding of end to end project delivery life cycle, SDLC and TDLC.
• Hands-on Working knowledge with JavaScript/Java/VB Script and other scripting languages that   support creating or enhancing automation test scripts preferred.
• Experience writing SQL queries.
• Knowledge of web technologies i.e. Angular / React.
• Hands-on experience using HP UFT, Selenium, Cucumber.
• Experience using JMeter, SoapUI or similar.
• Hands-on experience with Mobile testing solutions such as Soasta Touchtest, Perfecto Mobile and Smart Bear Test Complete etc. is an asset.
• Experience working with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio and MS Project)

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values curiosity & ownership, encourages pragmatic creativity (i.e. true innovation), and celebrates success!
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision and dental benefits that start from day one and much more!

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our  Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.