Sr. QA/Investment or Banking/write scripts from scratch in VBScript (6+ Month Contract - Downtown Toronto)

6 month contract for a Sr. QA with 1+ yr exp with Mercury Interactive Test Director (QTP, WinRunner, LoadRunner), able to write scripts in VBScript and exp in investment or banking - Downtown
Our client, a global leader in their field, is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst for a 6month contract term.

The Quality Assurance Analyst will assist the Quality Assurance Manager and staff with delivering high quality, bug-free software developed by the Technology Solutions department. This position involves working in the financial services industry on transactional proprietary software.

You bring a minimum of 5 years experience in Quality Assurance and testing software applications and systems is required. Minimum of 1 year experience with the Mercury Interactive Test Director automated test tool, including QuickTest Pro, WinRunner and LoadRunner. Ability to write test scripts in VB Script and experience in financial services is highly desirable. Experience in the Investment Banking or Banking Industry is required.

Responsibilities will include:

• Test systems for functionality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications by performing systems, integration, interface and regression testing
• Develop, maintain and execute Test Plans and test cases to ensure quality of software solutions, including Production rollouts
• Assist with designing and developing the automation architecture, and configuring the automation test environment
• Assist with automation methodology, follow it and direct others in regards to automation methodology
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts (VB code, QuickTest Pro and Test Director)
• Assist the team with integration of Mercury with the MKS configuration tool
• Record and maintain defect-tracking inventory
• Ensure adherence to Quality Assurance procedures
• Work closely with developers and interact with other departments such as, Product Management, Technical Support, etc.
• Coordinate with Project Management team when providing quality assurance services for particular projects
• Submit daily and/or scheduled status reports to the Quality Assurance Manager
• Handle multiple quality assurance projects concurrently

Skills: 

Some of the skills required for this position are:

• Prior experience with quality assurance and testing, writing test plans and test cases
• Familiar with SDLC, test phases, quality standards (ISO, CMM), practices and test methodologies
• Experience in web-based software testing process and procedures
• Experience with Software Bug Tracking system
• Experience with Mercury's tool suite (Test Director, QuickTest Pro, WinRunner, LoadRunner)
• Ability to develop solid and maintainable automated test scripts, manual test cases, test plans, and test sets.
• Proactive communication within organization and ability to gather and understand technical requirements from different sources such as, Product Development, Operations, etc.
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Attention to detail, organized, good analytical and troubleshooting skills, and being a key team player are a must
• Knowledge of and adherence to Change Control procedures
• Ability to work independently, multitask and focus on critical path deliverables are essential skills for this position. Strong SQL skills are a major plus.

Location: 6+ Month Contract - Downtown Toronto
Compensation: Hourly rate for this 6+ month contract
Email: julie.cox@careerdriven.com