Senior QA Analyst

This is an opportunity to be part of rolling out a unique product that will support and positively impact users around the world. You might be at a bigger company with firmly established processes and hierarchy or you might be at a smaller firm with limited opportunities to move up. You want the chance to try your own approach.

Toronto, ON

Altus Group

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2005, we started with 400 employees and have grown exponentially to over 2300 around the globe today. Altus Group employees don&rsquo;t see boundaries, they see opportunity. They deliver results for our clients and our company and are recognized and rewarded for the value they create. This is an opportunity to in depth on multiple projects that encompass many industries, geographic reach and high profile design.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Altus, we want you to realize your potential. We value collaboration and knowledge sharing of best practices. We support professional growth and we actively seek out ideas. This is the place to present the newest research, to introduce the coolest tech and see it come to fruition and be applied. Your work will make a difference.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.altusgroup.com

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Mid Level

Overview: <p dir="ltr"><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Altus Group is a leading provider of independent advisory services, software and data solutions to the global commercial real estate industry. Our businesses, Altus Analytics and Altus Expert Services, reflect decades of experience, a range of expertise and technology-enabled capabilities. Our solutions empower clients to analyze, gain market insight and recognize value on their real estate investments. Headquartered in Canada, we have over 2,500 employees around the world, with operations in North America, Europe andAsia Pacific.</p> <p dir="ltr">We are at the center of what drives the real estate industry and continue to break ground every day with innovative solutions and best practices that touch every aspect of the real estate life cycle.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Who we need</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Altus is looking for a new Senior QA Analyst to join our team in Toronto. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in an autonomous setting. You enjoy spending 80% of your time independently testing and 20% working with automation. Someone who is excited to create the strategy around manual versus automation testing. You can manage your time and work independently.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>What&rsquo;s in it for you</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Knowledge.</strong>&nbsp;As the industry leaders in PropTech, we are passionate about technology. You will be mentored and given the opportunity to learn and expand your skills in Selenium and Katalon.</li> <li><strong>Exposure.</strong>&nbsp;This is an opportunity to be part of rolling out a unique product that will support and positively impact users around the world. You might be at a bigger company with firmly established processes and hierarchy or you might be at a smaller firm with limited opportunities to move up. You want the chance to try your own approach.</li> <li><strong>A step up and room to grow.</strong>&nbsp;You are an intermediate or Senior QA Analyst and self starter looking for an opportunity to work independently but as part of a team. You want to work towards growing and leading a QA team as our suite of products expands. You want to manage the testing approach and the workload.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <p dir="ltr"><strong>Our new Senior QA Analyst will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Create and execute test cases. You will translate high level requirements into detailed test plans. You will design and review test cases to ensure all product customizations are fully functional within the bigger product integrations.</li> <li>Test. You will test newly developed features as well analyze all feature requirements and devise appropriate and thorough test plans.</li> <li>Collaborate. You will work closely with Developers, Business Analysts and the integration team to: <ul> <li>Understand current and proposed architecture and enhancements.</li> <li>Ask questions and challenge specs/acceptance criteria, to ensure clarity and completeness from a QA standpoint.</li> <li>Proactively participate in endorsement/sizing/sprint planning/retrospectives.</li> <li>Proactively raise relevant issues and risks to the team and follow up as needed.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Introduce and adhere to high standards. You will embrace our development methodology and apply best practices. You will follow a process that accurately logs defects with appropriate artefacts.</li> <li>Be Agile. You will set and meet weekly sprint deliverables.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Requirements: <p dir="ltr"><strong>Our new Senior QA Analyst has:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The education. You have a diploma or degree, ideally but not required in computer science or a related discipline.</li> <li>The experience. You have 5 years in manual QA testing and experience with QA automation. You have comfort with Java-based and .NET-based technologies. You have hands-on expertise with a range of modern automation tools such as Selenium and Katalon. You have used and have an in-depth understanding of other tools that may include: Jenkins, Bamboo, Maven and Toad.</li> <li>The initiative. You are a self starter who can work autonomously and be a team contributor.</li> <li>The knowledge and the ownership. You have a strong understanding of business requirements. You are motivated to be a thought leader and to pursue best practices. You want to drive the manual testing of a global product and have the autonomy to make decisions around future automation.</li> <li>The innovation. You think creatively in testing commercial grade software. You have a high desire to learn rapidly and expand your skills and your contribution. You can quickly become an expert on our product(s).</li> <li>The logic. You can build a picture of expected functionality and find the holes. You are driven to understand the framework behind the software, how the components fit together and the technical interdependencies. You have an understanding of what and how certain types of data can and does influence results.</li> <li>The communication skills. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You can build positive relationships with stakeholders, end users and members of a project team.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Need any more reasons to join Altus?</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In 2005, we started with 400 employees and have grown exponentially to over 2500 around the globe today. Altus Group employees don&rsquo;t see boundaries, they see opportunity. They deliver results for our clients and our company and are recognized and rewarded for the value they create. This is an opportunity to work in depth on multiple projects that encompass many industries, geographic reach and high profile design.</p> <p dir="ltr">At Altus, we want you to realize your potential. We value collaboration and knowledge sharing of best practices. We support professional growth and we actively seek out ideas. This is the place to present the newest research, to introduce the coolest tech and see it come to fruition and be applied. Your work will make a difference.</p> <p dir="ltr">Altus Group isn&rsquo;t just about the amazing work we do. We work hard to create a dynamic company culture that reflects the values of our employees and what motivates them individually and as a team:</p> <p dir="ltr">Altus Cares - We are always seeking ways to give back to our communities and support causes important to our employees. We are actively involved in local charity work and we believe in laying the groundwork for a more prosperous future. Our personal highlight is our involvement with Ronald McDonald house in four different countries where we volunteer every September as a company.</p> <p dir="ltr">Education - We believe our employees represent the best this industry has to offer and we want to reflect their commitment to education and continued learning.</p> <p dir="ltr">Team Spirit - We host an annual hockey tournament and an annual client party. We play badminton in the winter and pick up soccer in the summer. There&rsquo;s surprise treats, seasonal events and Friday lunches too.</p> <p dir="ltr">At Altus Group, we are proud to say that many of our teams are comprised of members who have been here five years or longer. We think that speaks volumes about our atmosphere and our people.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Opportunity awaits - come realize your potential at Altus Group.</strong></p> <p><span id="com.peopleclick.cp.fieldlabel.disclaimer" class="pc-rtg-legal">Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs.<br />If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careerscanada@altusgroup.com">accessibility@altusgroup.com</a>&nbsp;or 416-641-9500.</span></p>