Systems Analyst (Quality Assurance Lead)

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Systems Analyst (Quality Assurance Lead)
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Job Information

Positions Available

1

Closing Date

24 May 2024

Type

Permanent Full-Time

Location

Edmonton AB

Remote Option

None

Department

Corporate Systems

School

Information & Technology Services

Campus

Main Campus

Detailed Job Description

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at  www.nait.ca/careers

 

NOTE: This competition is limited to current salaried NAIT staff.

 

Are you up to challenges and thrive in an energetic, creative work environment? Are you experienced in enterprise information systems and have experience using project management and quality assurance methodologies? Within a highly interactive team environment, we are seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Lead to join our Workday Implementation team. In this role, you will work closely with a cross-functional team to lead, implement, and oversee the development of test plans, testing strategies and frameworks using Quality Assurance best practices.

 

Key Responsibilities:

As the Quality Assurance Lead, you will provide QA support and work closely with the Workday implementation team to ensure testing is complete, accurate, and adheres to best practices, standards, and methodologies. Specific tasks include the following:

• Test Case Administration: Develop, maintain, and execute test cases, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability.
• Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain documentation quality standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Review and evaluate technical documentation, including user manuals, specifications, guides, and other related materials.
• Utilize the test management tool to create test cases and suites for each level of testing - functional, API, UI, data validation, end-to-end, performance, security, regression, and release tests.
• Responsible for planning, coordination, and facilitation of testing activities across various phases of the Workday implementation.
• Lead and mentor other team members, providing guidance and oversight in all quality assurance activities.
• Take the lead in developing and implementing test automation strategies, frameworks, and detailed test cases for the automation scripts.
• Manage and maintain test data sets, ensuring data integrity and security during testing activities.
• Prepare and present workstream test plans and reporting documents.
• Define and implement a comprehensive quality assurance plan encompassing best practices, standards, and methodologies tailored to the organization’s needs.
• Oversee test environment provisioning and maintenance, ensuring consistency across testing phases.
• Identify data anomalies and requirements gaps.
• Create complex SQL queries for data validation.
• Driving continuous improvement in test coverage and test effectiveness
• Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements, and design test plans to ensure the implemented solution meets the business outcomes and requirements.
• Hold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members.
• Partner with the Project Manager and Team to create an estimate for testing activities.

 

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated client focus and service orientation.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks and time.
• Effectively responding to conflicting requirements and resource demands is a necessity.
• Attention to detail and the ability to function in a dynamic and demanding work environment.
• Ability to effectively track and document issues and their resolutions.

 

Qualifications:

• Related post-secondary degree or diploma
• Experience working in a post-secondary educational institution is considered an asset.
• Flexibility in hours and days are required to meet deadlines.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Solid understanding and experience with at least one modelling tool like UML.
• Experience writing test plans, including functional and non-functional test cases.
• Experience estimating, scheduling, and supervising the test effort in collaboration with project managers.
• Experience with one or more database platforms and tools: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL.     

 

Remuneration: $79,795.82 - $105,715.48 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

 

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter. 

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers  for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.   

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion  and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion  and Pride at Work Canada.  NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

 

What we offer

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two. 

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more. 

 

Additional requirements

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service  (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

 

Accommodations

NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at [email protected].

 

We thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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