QA automation specialist - (Banking / ETL / API)

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At BMO we like new adventurers who explore unfamiliar terrain, challenge convention, and work with a product centric vision. If you crave and embrace change like we do, BMO is the place to be. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards, whilst ensuring that BMO SLDC procedures and processes are adhered to.

What will you do?

· Develop automated test scripts ensuring they are integrated into the continuous integration, delivery, and test (CI/CD/CT) pipeline for functional and non-functional automation (performance, security etc.) using available frameworks

· Integrate test cycles and process into a team’s continuous delivery process, augmenting the delivery of quality software and ensuring speed, agility, and risk management

· Develop and Support test planning with testability of requirement, test design/development, and test automation, test execution to achieve business outcomes

· Provide quick feedback throughout the SDLC process; test reporting and analytics on overall quality / performance, user experience, and future bug prevention

· Provide ongoing support to the enterprise and/or business, aligning to BMO SDLC Test controls and QE best-practices in a scaled agile framework

· Investigate the end-to-end solution (business, solution requirements, solution architecture, etc.) artifacts to recommend pragmatic test specific solutions for own area; analyze, develop, debug, and maintain test suites (automated/ manual), traceability matrix; and log defects, root cause analytics, assist in defect resolution, as required

· Apply the principles of Behavior / Test-Driven Development (BDD / TDD) and focus on value driven outcomes with multiple stakeholders

· Ensure accuracy and consistency of QE Artifacts through documentation adhering to the BMO’s SDLC process

· Actively seek continuous improvement and automation opportunities within the testing process and recommends approaches to streamline and integrate technological processes

· Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and assess potential impacts

· Recommends approaches to streamline and integrate technological processes and systems in the organization to improve overall efficiency and improve the bank.

Required Skills:

· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent field with 4+ years of proven Quality Engineering experience

· Must have a minimum of 4-6 years of IT experience in Banking/Financial industry

· Experience in Data Driven, UI Driven tests and running Non-Functional tests

· Experience in creating new and leveraging the existing automation framework/scripts and integrating quality engineering concepts within the DevOps framework/pipeline

· Experience in assessment and review of Data Models, Data Mappings, and Architectural Documentation to create/execute effective Sanity, Functional, System Integration and Regression Tests

· Automation skills creating/maintaining test scripts and managing Test automation platforms

· Knowledge of Source Code Management tools such as Git and GitHub

· Hands-on experience with Advanced SQL and ability to script complex queries for large data sets

· Excellent Test management skills using leading Test/Product management tools (Zephyr, X-Ray, HPQC, Confluence etc)

· Strong experience capturing defect metrics, providing accurate test status, and tracking

· Technical Proficiency in applying business context to end to end test framework

· Excellent analytical skills: able to use data to tell a story around a Product’s quality KPIs with data driven decision making expertise

· Excellent communication skills: oral and written through direct interactions with stakeholders to elicit or provide appropriate QE services

· Excellent collaboration skills: able to wear cross-functional hats to continuously assess and improve the Product centric Portfolio’s quality management framework

· Experience working in an agile framework with cross functional teams and supporting multiple projects

Nice to Have:

· Experience in Cloud technologies, Knowledge of Azure DevOps, continuous integration and delivery concepts

· Capital Markets/Market Risk domain experience

· Knowledge of Unix/Linux, Interfaces, ETL, Financial data reconciliation and BI reporting

· Ideally – exposed to Scaled Agile adoption / transformation journeys as part of large/cross-functional teams

Keys for the role

· 4+ years Quality Engineer experience

· 4+ years Banking / Financial Industry experience

· ⁠ETL Testing / SQL Querying experience - able to script queries independently

· Test Automation platform and script creation/maintenance experience

· API Testing experience

*Candidate will responsible for creation and maintenance of automated test scripts, some exist already and more are required.

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

We’re here to help

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.