Quality Specialist

87246# Quality Specialist
- AutomationMontrealHybridSoftware Development and EngineeringApplyWith over 30 years of recognized expertise, COFOMO is now a leading Canadian consulting firm specializing in digital and artificial intelligence. Supported by more than 3,000 experts, 10 Centers of Excellence, and 4 offices across the country, we are uniquely positioned to successfully guide our clients through their transformations. Both strategic and tactical, we help organizations across a wide range of industries thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.## Our promiseHelp our clients succeed and maximize the impact of their transformation initiatives, turning them into powerful drivers of growth and innovation.##

Job description
Here's a brief overview of the tasks and responsibilities you'll be able to do:
* Independently support the assigned test automation activities;
* Contribute to defining and evolving the approach and strategy of test automation;
* Analyze needs, functional journeys and risks to identify scenarios that offer the best value to automate;
* Design, develop, maintain and execute automated tests;
* Develop automation solutions for testing iOS and Android APIs, web apps, and mobile apps;
* Ensure the reliability, maintainability and reusability of automated tests;
* Analyze execution results, investigate failures, and distinguish application anomalies from problems related to testing or environments;
* Perform proof-of-concept using SQL, Postman, APIs, and data and log analysis;
* Integrate and scale automated test execution into solution delivery processes;
* Collaborate with QA specialists, developers, and others to integrate automation into routine quality operations;
* Support stakeholders in identifying relevant scenarios to be automated and in using the solutions implemented;
* Identify limitations, risks, and barriers to automation and propose concrete solutions;
* Document automation approaches, solutions, and practices in Confluence;
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of test automation practices, tools and ways of doing things. The profile you are looking for is as follows:
* Have relevant experience in test automation and IT quality assurance;
* Demonstrate experience in designing, developing, executing, and maintaining automated tests;
* Understand the different layers of an application and know how to determine the relevant level at which to automate a test;
* Have experience in API test automation and know Postman or an equivalent tool;
* Master Web application test automation;
* Know iOS and Android mobile app test automation;
* Perform data validations using SQL;
* Know how to analyze the data, API responses, and logs needed to diagnose runtime results;
* Experience with Jira and Xray for managing and tracking quality activities;
* Use Confluence or an equivalent tool for documentation and collaboration;
* Understand practices for integrating automated testing into development and delivery processes;
* Ability to work in an environment combining manual and automated testing and ensure their complementarity;
* Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and support an automation initiative from design to implementation and maintenance;
* Have a strong analytical ability and know how to target scenarios that offer real value to be automated;
* Combine a good understanding of quality assurance with strong technical skills;
* Demonstrate rigor, organization, curiosity and a concern for producing reliable and maintainable solutions;
* Quickly identify problems, risks and obstacles and propose concrete solutions or workarounds;
* Constructively challenge existing practices and suggest improvements;
* Communicate clearly and popularize technical topics to the various stakeholders;
* Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders and exert constructive influence in a cross-functional mandate;
* Experience in brokerage, financial services or transactional systems (an asset);
* This position requires working primarily in French, while requiring a functional command of English for daily tasks. This English proficiency is essential for understanding documentation and ensuring professional communication with customers, suppliers, and colleagues across Canada.
Apply## Why choose a career at COFOMO?\\*
* Competitive compensation and benefits
* Wellness program
* 24/7 telemedicine access
* Support for legal, accounting, and mental health needs
* Focus on growth, development, and skills enhancement
* Personalized career plan and tailored guidance
* Hybrid work environment
* Active social club and year-round events*\\
* Only applicable to permanent COFOMO employees.*