QA - Automation Tester (Hybrid)

7 days ago


Ottawa, Canada Cowan Insurance Group Full time

You’re **expert **in the **automation scripting** with a strong background of coding language.

You’re a **communicator **- strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.

You’re **self-motivated** - able to work independently and as a team.

If you’re answer is yes, check out our QA - Automation Engineer role at Cowan Insurance Group.

If you are nodding yes, this QA - Automation Tester role in our** Third-Party Administration, Information Technology **department at Cowan Insurance Group may be perfect for you

**What’s the ask?**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Execute various systems, integration, regression, and ad-hoc tests for moderate to complex cross-functional components.
- Drive test automation process and create and execute test automation scripts using Selenium Webdriver with Java or any coding language.
- Improve existing automation frameworks, tools and QA delivery processes in a balanced manner.
- Contribute to the Automation Testing Architecture and Design practices.
- Convert requirements/ user stories into a set of test cases and scripts.
- Create and manage test plans, test estimates and traceability matrix.
- Bug logging, tracking and generate bug reports for issues found during testing.
- Verify Software fixes.
- Plan and co-ordinates UAT and provide product/feature training to business users.
- Work in a Devops/SCRUM team and participate in sprint reviews.
- Work closely with developers to resolve issues and ensure thorough testing.
- Recommend adjustments to current testing processes and procedures to ensure continuous improvements.

**What does it take?**
- 5+ years Software Testing experience.
- 3+ years of dedicated hands-on experience and proficiency in UI Web Test Automation.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with creating test automation scripts using Selenium Webdriver with Java/Python/C#.
- 3+ years of experience working on test automation frameworks such as POM(Page Object Model) or BDD(Business Driven Development) or TDD(Test Driven Development).
- Demonstrated experience in debugging to troubleshoot and fix failed test automation scripts.
- Experience in creating positive & negative path test cases based on requirements / user stories, execute test cases, log defects and reporting.
- Experience in functional, Integration, regression, and non-functional testing.
- Knowledge of various test tools and processes and ability to adapt new and emerging test tools and trends.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and SDLC process.
- Solid understanding of writing SQL queries and joins to validate data from multiple sources.
- A self-learner who likes to stay on top of technology.
- Constantly learning and honing your skills.
- Team player with a team first approach.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to handle diverse situations and multiple projects.

**It’d be great if you have**:

- Experience in Agile Methodology
- Experience in Jira and DevOps.
- Experience working in insurance domain.

**Who we are**
Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients. With over 500 employees operating out of 8 locations across Canada, we’re proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to:

- deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals
- advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance.

**What sets us apart?**

**Be in good company**
***Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

**Challenge your thinking**
***You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

**Grow together**
We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.

**Benefits and perks**
- Competitive salary
- Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
- Company-matched Retirement Savings Plan
- Company-paid training and development courses
- Community involvement
- Hybrid work environment

**Are you interested?**

Send your cover letter and resume and share your unique story with us.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

LI-Hybri



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