Qa Analyst jobs in Canada

Employment Type: Full-time Temp Contract 6+Mos

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 12/19/2024

Posting Close Date: 01/09/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST)

Please note: This is a hybrid work position in Calgary Alberta and requires in-person collaboration at the WestJet Campus (22 Aerial Place NE) 3 days per week. This provides flexibility for the remaining 40% of the work week. This hybrid work plan allows for critically important learning, collaboration, and networking with our colleagues. Specific days in the office are agreed upon by the team.

Why WestJet:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

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Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

Overview of role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Intermediate Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to join our IT Airline Operations team. As an Intermediate QA Analyst on this team, you will be finding effective and efficient ways to validate various business rules as they apply to the applications under test.

The Intermediate QA Analyst is responsible for verifying and participating in test case development, execution of tests, defect management, coordination of test activities on projects, and development of automation strategies. This role will collaborate closely with the test team and with stakeholders including product managers, business analysts, and developers to understand requirements and define test objectives and strategies.

Key deliverables include:

• Perform end-to-end API testing of the airport application platform, covering various functional areas and business scenarios.
• Design and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate platform functionality and ensure adherence to business and technical requirements.
• Utilize various interfaces such as Sabre UI tools, APIs, and databases for test execution.
• Identify, log, and track defects and issues, and work closely with the product and development teams to investigate and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Continuously assess and improve the testing process, methodologies, and techniques to optimize test coverage and effectiveness.
• Analyze test results and provide comprehensive test reports to stakeholders, highlighting any risks, issues, or areas for improvement.
• Proactively identify areas within the testing process that can be automated, including test data generation, repetitive test cases, and regression testing.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends, tools, and techniques in software testing, particularly in test automation, and propose their adoption when appropriate.

Experience and qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience as a QA Analyst or in a similar role testing APIs.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies and working within Agile teams.
• Experience working with Azure DevOps CI Pipeline tools.
• Demonstrated experience using version control tools.
• Proficiency in API test automation frameworks and tools, such as ReadyAPI, Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies, testing principles, and agile practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win.
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date.
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs.

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About WestJet Group of Companies

Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.

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At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers, and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

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