Senior QA Analyst(ZISPL Job No 591)

QA Analyst - Test Automation

Position Summary:
As a Senior QA Analyst - we are looking for someone who has demonstrated real world experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on automation. This is an ideal position for a candidate who is proficient with test automation scripting. We are interested in learning your experience with fault-tolerant, scalable and decoupled software solutions testing using the latest cutting-edge technology and platforms. We look for self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment being able to change direction quickly, and showing an eagerness to learn new technologies as the need arises. This position requires hands-on testing, creating automation scripts, and test automation with a commitment to achieve and maintain high degrees of automation. You will be part of an agile environment working with a team of talented developers, product owners & other stakeholders continually developing, testing and deploying application software. In this role, you will be part of the IT store solutions team that provides innovative retail solutions within Home Depot Canada.


Responsibilities:
A strong background in frontend and backend testing for retail store applications. The ideal candidate will have the following experience and knowledge, but above all, must be PASSIONATE about being a part of the solution to deliver high-quality products:

• Lead quality assurance testing for large-scale web and mobile application in a fast paced, agile environment.
• Drive test automation efforts using open-source testing tools and implement test frameworks on web or native platforms.
• Participate in building and improving test automation tools utilized by the engineering team.
• Create test script based on application frontend, middleware, and backend requirements and execution test scripts via automation tools or manually
• Plan test schedules and drive execution activities and have consistently deliver product on time and with high quality.
• Improve, optimize, and identify opportunities for improved software development life cycle
• Troubleshoot critical defects in software coding
• Provide clear visibility on plans, communicate issues/risks and progress to the team and leadership team to resolve quality issues on time and keep the project schedule on track.
• Go beyond test execution and participate in improving test processes, propose new ideas on how to improve customer satisfaction and quality of product.
• Support continuous integration process improvement and innovation

Qualifications:
• At least 3 years’ experience in developing test automation for RESTful APIs or Microservices.
• 5+ years of strong technical experience with web application testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or related field, or combination of equivalent education and experience
• Experience testing frameworks like Selenium / Webdriver / Load Runner
• Significant experience writing, maintaining and executing Test Cases, continuously maintaining the automated test suite
• Working knowledge of mobile software development and hosting technology such as Google Cloud Platform.
• Self-motivated team player who excels in a collaborative environment, has a strong sense of personal accountability, and contributes beyond job role and responsibilities.
• SAP experience and working knowledge would be an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

✅ Mandatory Technical Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in web application testing (frontend and backend).

• 3+ years in test automation for RESTful APIs or Microservices.

• Proficient with Selenium, WebDriver, and optionally LoadRunner.

• Skilled in creating, maintaining, and executing test cases and automated test suites.

• Experience in CI/CD integration, defect troubleshooting, and regression testing.

• Familiarity with Agile methodology and collaboration in cross-functional teams.

• Basic working knowledge of mobile application testing and GCP (Google Cloud Platform)