10/02/2023
Address:
1625 W. Fountainhead Parkway
Job Family Group:
Technology
At BMO we like new adventurers who explore unfamiliar terrain, challenge convention, and work with a product centric vision. If you crave and embrace change like we do, BMO is the place to be. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards, whilst ensuring that BMO SLDC procedures and processes are adhered to.
What will you do?
- Develop and Support test planning with testability of requirement, test design/development, Repetitive test case prioritization and test automation, test execution to achieve business outcomes
- Integrate test cycles and process into a team’s continuous delivery process, augmenting the delivery of quality software and ensuring speed, agility, and risk management
- Provide quick feedback throughout the SDLC process; test reporting and analytics on overall quality / performance, user experience, and future bug prevention
- Provide ongoing support to the enterprise and/or business, aligning to BMO SDLC Test controls and QE best-practices in a scaled agile framework and ensures metrics are used to drive delivery and identify any areas of concern including lead/manage release deliverables with other QE resources
- Investigate the end-to-end solution (business, solution requirements, solution architecture, etc.) artifacts to recommend pragmatic test specific solutions for own area; analyze, develop, debug, and maintain test suites (automated/ manual), traceability matrix; and log defects, root cause analytics, assist in defect resolution, as required
- Develop automated test scripts ensuring they are integrated into the continuous integration, delivery, and test (CI/CD/CT) pipeline for functional and non-functional automation (performance, security etc.) using available frameworks
- Apply the principles of Behavior / Test-Driven Development (BDD / TDD) and focus on value driven outcomes with multiple stakeholders
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of QE Artifacts through documentation adhering to the BMO’s SDLC process
- Actively seek continuous improvement and automation opportunities within the testing process and recommends approaches to streamline and integrate technological processes
- Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and assess potential impacts.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent field with 4+ years of proven Quality Engineering experience
- Must have a minimum of 5-7 years in IT or Banking/Financial industry
- Experience in Data Driven, UI Driven tests and running Non-Functional tests
- In-dept experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases based on requirements
- Strong in leveraging the existing automation framework and integrate quality engineering concepts within the DevOps framework/pipeline
- Work with SAs to identify E2E application architecture changes/customizations to assist with Quality Management drivers (Test Cycles)
- Assess and Review Data Models, Data Mappings, and Architectural Documentation to create/execute effective Sanity, Functional, System Integration and Regression Test Plans
- Excellent automation skills using and leading Test automation platforms (SmartBear ReadyAPI, MicroFocus UFT, Enterprise LoadRunner, Dynatrace etc)
- Solid experience in technologies- VBScript, JavaScript/HTML/CSS/Rest APIs/JSON/XML
- Knowledge of Source Code Management tools such as Git and GitHub
- Hands-on experience with Advanced SQL and ability to script complex queries for large data sets
- Excellent Test management skills using leading Test/Product management tools (Zephyr, X-Ray, HPQC, Confluence etc)
- Strong experience capturing defect metrics, providing accurate test status and tracking
- Excellent analytical skills: able to use data to tell a story around a Product’s quality KPIs
- Excellent communication skills: oral and written through direct interactions with stakeholders to elicit or provide appropriate QE services
- Excellent collaboration skills: able to wear cross-functional hats to continuously assess and improve the Product centric Portfolio’s quality management framework
- Experience working in an agile framework with cross functional teams and supporting multiple projects
- Ability to work independently as well as lead QE teams in managing release demands
- Willing and able to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies
Nice to Have:
- Experience in Cloud technologies, Knowledge of Azure DevOps, continuous integration and delivery concepts
- Domain knowledge of Banking, Financial Services industry
- Knowledge of Unix/Linux, Interfaces, ETL, Financial data reconciliation and BI reporting
- Ideally – exposed to Scaled Agile adoption / transformation journeys as part of large/cross-functional teams
Compensation and Benefits:
$54,700.00 - $78,150.00
The base salary represents BMO Financial Group’s hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked.
Base salary is one component of BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package for employees, which may include performance-based incentives, commissions or discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: www.bmousbenefits.com.
We’re here to help
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en
BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. BMO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
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