QA Analyst

<p>We are looking to add a new <strong>QA Analyst</strong> to our team. We need a QA Analyst who can manually test and revise our applications written in Laravel (PHP), Javascript, My SQL and Elasticsearch. This is the first role of its kind at the company and a chance to define the role, build the organization-wide QA Framework, and introduce best practices.</p>

Toronto, ON

Venngo

Venngo is The Original PERKS company&trade;. Since 2000, Venngo WorkPerks&reg; has helped Canada&rsquo;s top employers improve employee engagement and quality of life with our exclusive, branded group discount programs. Venngo seamlessly manages and maintains programs via a custom co-branded website, e-newsletters and exclusive mobile app, simplifying and reducing the cost of managing your group discounts. Employee enrollment rates of over 80% are typical and we reach more than 1 million Canadian households. We offer unique PERKS not available anywhere else from more than 1,000 name brand and local merchants in over 6,000 locations across Canada. We can save each employee thousands of dollars every year on everyday purchases like dining and clothing plus unique experiences and big-ticket items like travel, insurance, computers and automobiles. http://www.venngo.com

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Mid Level

Overview: <p><strong>#WhyVenngo?</strong> At Venngo, we drive the well-being of employees and members at some of the world&rsquo;s most respected organizations by providing exciting health and happiness perks. Simply put, the teams at Venngo spend their days thinking of ways to make people happy, save money with discounts and bring a smile to someone&rsquo;s face. As the leader in group discounts and employee perks in the Canadian market, we&rsquo;re on an accelerated growth path.</p> <p><strong>The opportunity</strong></p> <p>We are looking to add a new <strong>QA Analyst</strong> to our team. We need a QA Analyst who can manually test and revise our applications written in Laravel (PHP), Javascript, My SQL and Elasticsearch. This is the first role of its kind at the company and a chance to define the role, build the organization-wide QA Framework, and introduce best practices.</p> <p>Venngo is undergoing an exciting growth period and as a smaller company, there is a lot of innovative work to be done. With this expansion, we are moving people and giving them more responsibility. Joining now is an opportunity to increase your visibility and have your strengths recognized and applied on new and varied projects.</p> <p><strong>What&rsquo;s in it for you?</strong></p> <ul> <li>An incredible learning opportunity and the chance to grow. This is a chance to come in and build out the QA function for the team. It is an opportunity to learn and expand your skills in Automation. A chance to set the standards and processes for the company.</li> <li>An unequivocal level of job satisfaction. We make people happy. Ultimately, we help organizations increase employee engagement and boost morale. With over 300 health and wellness discounts, our clients can trust that they will have happier employees with less absenteeism.</li> <li>An open door. From individual career counselling to weekly company lunches Venngo has a transparent culture where we fully support the career development of our people. After 18 years in existence, we know a thing or two about making our own team happy.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>What our new QA Analyst will do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Define. Build the QA frameworks, implement best practices and identify opportunities for automation.</li> <li>Learn. Develop an expertise in the products and systems utilized within our organization.</li> <li>Create test cases. Review the business requirement documents with the end user to ensure that all test conditions and test data are prepared correctly.</li> <li>Document, track and maintain data. Compile test result and solutions. Use defect tracking system to document and track resolution of software defects.</li> <li>Test. Run regression testing of current systems when changes have taken place. Assist the end users in conducting the user acceptance testing.</li> <li>Execute testing. Run test cases against various software application and perform tests to ensure system deliverables meet quality objectives in functionality, performance, security, accessibility and quality of data. During testing: <ul> <li>Identify, analyze and document problems with program function, output, online screen or content.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure all tests comply with the SOPs relative to existing or new processes.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Collaborate. Work closely with Developers and the Project Leader to resolve defects, bugs and other errors.</li> <li>Introduce and enforce process. Ensure that the change management process is followed and that all QA sign offs are formalized and retained for audit purposes.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>Here&rsquo;s what you bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Education.</strong> You have a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant business experience.</li> <li><strong>Experience and knowledge.</strong> You have experience testing web-based applications and software automation using Selenium or Appium. You have expertise with Microsoft SQL Server or SQL Server Reporting Services and an understanding of software architecture.</li> <li><strong>Logic and innovation.</strong> You think creatively in testing. 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.</li> <li><strong>Communication and translation.</strong> You will be working closely with internal clients to resolve technical issues. Your written and verbal communication skills - including the ability to listen and reflect back - need to be impressive.</li> <li><strong>Motivation, drive and passion.</strong> You love the idea of coming into the office and actively solving problems. You can balance multiple projects at one time and adapt quickly in a changing environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p>Simply put, the team at Venngo spends their days thinking of ways to make people happy, save money with discounts and bring a smile to someone&rsquo;s face.</p> <p>We believe strongly in the value of what we are doing and our capacity to make work better for everyone. And that starts internally. From access to our own amazing perks to professional development to a genuine respect for ideas from every single person here. We ensure that everyone&rsquo;s accomplishments are acknowledged out loud on a regular basis and we prioritize helping our own people grow their careers.</p> <p><strong>Join us.</strong></p> <p>At <strong>Venngo</strong> we know that not everyone takes the same path when it comes to building their skills. If you feel you meet all or most of the qualifications we are seeking; and you are excited by the possibility of growing our company, take a chance and express your interest here. To learn more about how we are, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/venngo">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/venngoinc">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/126508/">LinkedIn</a>.</p> <p>Venngo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.</p>