Company Description
Our client is responsible for ensuring the operational efficiency of applications used in the delivery of healthcare sector programs. This includes maintaining, enhancing, optimizing, and supporting a wide range of complex applications. The client is committed to optimizing these solutions and introducing new ones to cater to the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.
- Duration: Full-time for 1 year (Nov 27, 2023 - Nov 22, 2024) with the potential for extension.
- Location: Option to work remotely within New Brunswick or onsite in Fredericton, NB.
- Non-disclosure agreement signing and Privacy Training completion are prerequisites.
- Technology devices necessary for the role will be provided.
Job Description
Under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Team Lead, the Quality Assurance Analyst will:
- Collaborate with Project Teams to evaluate quality using various methods and tools.
- Produce deliverables as described in the Deliverable Assessment Framework.
- Assist in User Acceptance Testing, maintain performance testing initiatives, ensure application quality, adhere to government IT policies, and more.
- The position might require after-hours and overtime weekend work, subject to prior approval.
General Duties:
- Create and maintain performance testing initiatives and adhere to best practices;
- Completion of the QA deliverables as defined in the Deliverable Assessment Framework. These activities will be identified and managed as part of the project or maintenance release plans;
- Ensure the quality of applications based on defined scope and project requirements and meetings with project stakeholders;
- Ensure compliance with government IT policies, procedures, and security standards;
- Communicate regularly with Project/Team Representatives and participate in Quality review sessions;
- Stay informed regarding project direction and context as applicable:
- Attend team status meetings
- Attend working group meetings as required
- Work with various IT resources during the design, development, and implementation of IT Projects/Releases;
- Work with the existing QA team members to ensure a knowledge transfer at the end of the assignment
- Develop user documentation and procedures.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
- A university degree in Computer Science, Health Sciences, Business Administration, or a similar field is preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- At least 8 years of testing experience, including various testing types.
- At least 8 years of experience in quality assurance and system testing best practices.
- Minimum of 2 years in a QA leadership role.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Availability to start work in Fredericton by a specified date.
- Ability to start work around the specified date.
Desirable Skills and Attributes:
- 6+ years of experience in security relating to data confidentiality, database, and application design.
- 6+ years of proficiency in tools like JMeter and knowledge of Quality Assurance frameworks.
- Advanced experience with SQL in a QA setting.
- Familiarity with project methodologies such as Waterfall, Waterscrum, Agile, and more.
- Experience with tools like HP Quality Center, HP WebInspect, SOAPUI, etc.
- Experience with Health Care and Electronic Health Records in a Canadian context.
Additional Information
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment background check. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce.
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