Software QA Automation Analyst

Reports to:  QA Team Lead

Location: London, Ontario, Canada (Remote)
 

The Role: 

The Software Quality Assurance Automation Analyst contributes to all phases of the Software Testing Lifecycle through the analysis, design, execution, and maintenance of software test suites.  This role works closely with Delivery Unit stakeholders to review requirements, validate designs, create work estimates, and verify product releases.  The Software Quality Assurance Automation Analyst also works in close collaboration with the Quality Assurance Team Lead to define and implement best practices across all phases of the Software Testing Lifecycle.

The Impact:

The Software Quality Assurance Automation Analyst provides our organization with more efficient ways of building our software and enables us to truly understand how our product offerings can best service the end consumer/user whether that is internally within our organization or externally to all of our clients. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop a detailed technical understanding of client needs and project requirements
• Work with Solution Analysts to review and provide feedback for Software Requirements Specifications
• Contribute to Software Test Plans to define the scope, objective, and approach of testing activities
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to create detailed work package estimates
• Develop and execute integration, system, and acceptance level automated tests to verify requirements
• Create and review software testing defect, progress, and summary reports
• Contribute to the investigation and triage of software defects for assigned projects 

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• 1-3 years of experience developing automated tests using Selenium, REST Assured, Cucumber, Java, or JUnit
• 1-3 years of experience integrating automated tests into continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines
• Experience with web servers such as Apache HTTP Server or NGINX
• Experience with version control software such as Git or Perforce
• Experience with build tools such as Maven or Ant.
• Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins or TeamCity
• Detailed knowledge of all phases in the Software Testing Lifecycle
• Experience designing and executing test suites for unit, integration, system, and acceptance test levels
• Experience working with a variety of software development languages
• Familiarity with service-oriented architecture and design principles
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational database design
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of an organization
• Exceptionally self-motivated, self-directed, and detail-oriented
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills

The Career Opportunity: 

This is an amazing opportunity that allows you to have a fulfilling career in QA for the long term. Since you will also be utilizing your computer programming skills, your career path could also lead you into a Software Development or IT information architecture. 

The Team / The Business: 

You will be joining an incredible team of technologists who are all passionate about the work they do and how they can contribute to the company. The skills set range from long-tenured employees who have been with the organization for many years to new grads eager to demonstrate their skills in a fast-paced environment. 

Our Hiring Manager says:

”I’m looking for the kind of person who is flexible and not afraid to take initiative on tasks that might be outside of their comfort zone. I challenge them to apply diverse thought to many different scenarios."

J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, data, analytics, and advisory services that helps clients drive growth and profitability. The company’s industry benchmarks and reputation for independence and integrity have established it as one of the world’s most well-known and trusted brands.

Truth that Transforms: At J.D. Power, we amplify the voice of the consumer, and help brands improve the value of their products and services. Our capabilities empower everyone in the global commerce ecosystem, enabling better purchase decisions – and better business results. We understand that the customer experience is vital and that simply measuring it is not enough. Our analysts focus on driving results that improve customer loyalty and advocacy. Our success is driven by how much we help companies improve the customer experience. But data is only as powerful as the analysis and insights tied to it—and we put that power in the hands of our clients through our interactive reporting platforms. The data, analytics, insights, best practices, and action plans clients need are available whenever and wherever they need them, to help them make data-driven decisions that will improve their customer experience and drive positive financial results.

Commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

J.D. Power’s recruitment efforts are aligned with the company's commitment to provide opportunities rooted in diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Our Vision: To be the leader in providing advanced data solutions that empower industry transformation.

Our Mission: We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients’ toughest challenges.

Our Values: We are Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven.

We are dedicated to leveraging comprehensive and equitable practices which contribute to the overall success of the company and its employees. We invite you to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

J.D. Power is an equal opportunity employer and compliant with AODA/ADA legislation.  If you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please specify.

To all recruitment agencies: J.D. Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Apply now