Consultant, IT Quality Assurance

We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What you'll be doing

You will be joining the Simplii QA Shared Services team, an integral part of the Simplii and Investing Technology portfolio.  You'll be hands on with all aspects of the systems testing process and provide suggestions that will ensure client needs are met with the highest quality. As a Consultant, you'll be a team lead on CIBC's Technology team, assigning and overseeing the execution of test cases and providing coaching to your team members. You'll create automation test plans, develop strategies, and provide estimates that will help create the bank of the future.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Testing expertise – Lead the investigation and translation of business requirements into test cases. Design and manage end-to-end testing activities for various projects across the business. Use your expertise in software development testing to provide clients with quality products that meet business and system requirements.
• Leadership skills – Provide advice to your team, including ongoing feedback, support, and mentorship. Proactively identify any potential issues throughout all test phases, and suggest possible improvements or enhancements.
• Project coordination – Identify obstacles or risks that may impact a project's timeline or success and provide regular status updates to the business. Keep the lines of communication open with stakeholders, and escalate issues when necessary. Ensure that all test deliverables are received, approved, and aligned to your project's timeline, budget and goals.
• Automation and Engineering - Lead the Automation Team in not only the maintenance of existing packages but also the evaluation, design and implementation of new automation technologies, frameworks, DevOps products and AI techniques; Planning and forecasting of team capacity; Single point of contact for all initiatives and provide senior level technical consulting to technology teams and senior management.

Who you are

• You are experienced in software development testing, automation and process improvement principles. 5+ years of hands-on experience in an automation testing lead position and a proven track record of process improvement. You have in-depth knowledge and experience in automation tools and frameworks like Microfocus UFT/Selenium/ Robot/ Quantum, software development experience in Java, Python, VBScript, writing and executing  SQL queries, as well as creating and executing test scripts. You also have experience in API testing, Jenkins, CI/CD, Github actions, Jira and Agile/ Scrum methodologies. It is an asset if you have prior experience in AI, service virtualization (Parasoft Virtualize), performance testing and/ or development experience.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
• You're inspired by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 16th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Agile Methodology, API Testing, Automated Testing, Automation Technology, Automation Tools, CI/CD, DevOps, Java, Jenkins (Software), Jenkins Continuous Integration, LoadRunner Enterprise, Mentoring Staff, Micro Focus LoadRunner, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Selenium, Testing Strategies

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