QA Engineer

Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a highly skilled ETL Quality Assurance Testing professional to join their team.

In this role, you will support parallel projects in a fast-paced environment, working independently to develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies across various methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). You will collaborate closely with Development and other internal teams to troubleshoot issues, identify risks, and ensure defects are resolved in strict adherence to defined enterprise quality standards.

Advantages

Hybrid Work Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced schedule with a hybrid model.

Prime Location: Work out of a beautiful, centrally located office in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Collaborative Environment: Engage with an diverse team utilizing an efficient Onshore/Offshore model.

Professional Growth: Gain exposure to complex enterprise-level banking systems and cutting-edge automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

Formulate and execute effective testing strategies by thoroughly reviewing requirements and project documentation.

Design, develop, maintain, and analyze complex test scripts for data warehouses and ETL workflows.

Partner with Development and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, manage defects, and mitigate project risks.

Derive meaningful insights and test scenarios from raw data across multiple database systems.

Ensure all deliverables strictly align with the established Risk Framework and Enterprise Testing standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of IT experience spanning Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Testing, and Support of Data Warehousing/Data Integration solutions.
• ETL Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience in ETL/Data Warehouse projects (specifically Informatica or DataStage) in a Developer or Test Lead capacity.
• Database Proficiency: 5–8 years of deep expertise in Oracle SQL / PLSQL and Data Warehousing. Ability to write complex queries across different systems (Oracle, DB2, and/or Netezza).
• Technical Environment: Proficient with UNIX and Autosys.
• Domain Knowledge: Solid exposure to the banking domain, specifically treasury or payment systems.
• Testing Skills: 5+ years of hands-on experience testing APIs and Web Services.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java and Cucumber/BDD frameworks.
• 3+ years of strong experience utilizing Selenium.
• Hands-on experience implementing or maintaining automation frameworks for Database, ETL, or RESTful API testing.
• Prior experience with White Box testing is considered a strong asset.

General Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively document issues, influence others, and build relationships.
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize high-velocity tasks, and adapt to rapidly changing environments.

Summary

Position: ETL Quality Assurance Lead / Senior Tester

Location: Toronto, ON (Downtown Core)

Work Model: Hybrid — 3 days per week in our office @ 11 King

Experience Level: 5+ Years

If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for data integrity and a strong background in financial ETL environments, we want to hear from you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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