Why Meridian? 

At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.

Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.  

Find our story here: About Meridian

The role: 

The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst participates in the test execution of software applications. The QA Analyst verifies that applications function according to requirements. In this role, you will review requirements for changes to applications; create test plans and test scripts; execute tests manually and/or using automated testing tool; and log and manage defects in the defect tracking tool.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Management and Decision Making

Participate in the defined Quality Assurance processes to ensure all standards are met Contribute to decision making based on the defect reporting and overall quality standards Analyze all test results and determine when to escalate issues to a Team lead or QA Manager

Service

Participate in the creation of QA test strategies and plans Participate in the creation of test cases and scripts Participate in the setup and maintenance of QA Test Environments Perform post implementation testing as required Participate in walkthrough, project and implementation meetings for all items worked on Analyze functional specs for completeness and testability Analyze test output, identify discrepancies and clearly document defects

Communications

Collaborate with other areas within IT to identify and improve testing processes, tools and approaches Effectively communicate test results, defects and progress updates to team members and management Actively engage in team discussions to provide constructive feedback to improve the overall quality of the application/software Resolve issues and escalate to others as appropriate Liaise extensively with internal clients and IT team members (Developers, BA’s and QA’s) Ability to explain testing methodology, processes, tools, templates, environment & concepts to team members

Impact

Responsible for testing applications thoroughly to ensure that the risk of promoting changes to production are minimized Responsible for running automated regression and data seeding with the QA tools provided Responsible for keeping test data up to date for automated testing of applications in test Accountable for coordinating and testing small to medium sized work items and projects Responsible for ensuring quality code is implemented to our Production system Responsible for ensuring QA systems are available and meet the needs of QA staff Identify and report critical issues that impact user experience or compromise system functionality

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

SDLC & QA methodologies expertise Keen attention to detail Write test strategies and test plans that document testing approach to include: number/type of test cycles required, existing test scripts to use/update, new test scripts to write, environment requirements, and backend system testing Black-box testing Perform scheduled, functional testing, integration & regression testing. Interacting with relational databases to create and validate test data results Skills in designing and executing technical validation scripts to validate data flows across systems Solid understanding of the System Development Life Cycle Clear understanding of testing methodologies

Education, Designations, Training, and Experience

3+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance Analyst or Quality Assurance Development (QDP) role Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision ISTQB certified Demonstrated ability using SQL including database restoration, writing and executing scripts

Office Location:  hybrid in either Toronto OR  St. Catharines Corporate Office

Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is very important to us.
 

What's in it for you?

We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success! We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients! You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!

 

Who we are:

Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 360,000 Members. Meridian has more than 75 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 89 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 30B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2000 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve.  Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life. 

Find our story here: About Meridian

 

Experience the Difference!

Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union. 

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