Lead QA Analyst

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Type: Contract
• Job #13806

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a QA Analyst for a 12 month contract role with a client of ours located in Calgary

Responsibilities: 

• Your focus will be less on executing test cases yourself, and more on guiding project managers and subject matter experts in designing and executing quality assurance best practices, including test plan development and test case construction.
• Collaborating with project management, engineering, and IT infrastructure teams in building best practices and implementing tool solutions in support of those practices.
• Building a QA center of excellence within Grid Reliability under the guidance of the Grid Reliability Quality Assurance Lead and in alignment with peers in the IT quality assurance organization.
• Coordinating the QA activities of multiple projects in parallel.
• Engaging cross-functionally with various fields of experts.

Requirements: 

• Five to seven years’ experience in software quality assurance. Power utility experience an asset.
• Solid QA fundamentals in the context of both the software development life cycle and in validating software products for use in a highly-available, mission critical environment.
• Experience with integrated requirements/test/traceability systems.
• Azure DevOps (ADO) experience is highly desirable. Experience with report design in ADO a bonus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences including technical experts and business process leaders.
• Strong documentation skills supporting a clear and concise communication style.
• A systematic and detail-oriented mindset that doesn’t lose sight of the big picture.
• Proven skill with the Microsoft 365 suite of tools.
• Experience with scripting/macros and developing test automation is an asset.
• Adaptability and resilience to respond to evolving priorities and timelines.
• Facilitating change management between subject-matter experts and software development teams.
• Experience in staged delivery methodologies leveraging pre-production environments.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com