Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Description

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

You will be working on a 100% remote schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

Who We Are

Fidelity Investments is a world leader in mutual funds and ETF management. We pride ourselves in proprietary and disciplined research-driven investing. We offer a complete line of products and services to investors through a network of third-party brokers and financial advisors. Our primary goal is to support investment professionals as they endeavour to prepare their clients’ retirement and other significant life goals which demand focused financial management.

Business Overview  

The goal of the Quality Assurance team is to thoroughly validate system functionality against business requirements.  Our objective is to reduce time to market, meeting, or surpassing implementation timelines.  This is accomplished through a dedicated, flexible team capable of testing application software for all lines of business.  We are committed to providing outstanding quality control and customer service.   

What You Will Do

The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for writing test plans and automating test cases as well as implementing an automated testing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience with manual testing along with automation tools, automation frameworks and scripting languages.  

• Work collaboratively in a team environment with Business Analysts, Programmer Analysts, Project Managers, as well as the functional business owners/stakeholders to ensure delivery of a quality application
• Conduct full analysis of requirements with the appropriate project partners and clarify discrepancies to ensure full understanding of all deliverables
• Provide effort estimates for testing as part of project initiation and planning
• Ensures QA-related deliverables meet predefined dates and timelines in accordance with the project plan
• Build comprehensive testing approach with High Level Test Plans and detailed functional test cases that trace requirements to tests
• Execute test cases and identify defects for all planned production software and data changes, including production incident fixes
• Build, maintain, and execute automated regression test scripts using tools such as Katalon or Selenium.
• Build clear supporting evidentiary documents as proof of the test execution and securely archive documents for audit purposes
• Manage walkthroughs and provide weekly status reporting on test results to the project team
• Evaluate overall project test results and provide recommendation on production implementation readiness

What We’re Looking For

• Financial Services experience or Mutual Fund Industry experience is required
• Knowledge of standard Quality Assurance practices and measures

The Expertise You Bring

• Good communication skills (Written and Verbal)
• Strong analytical skills, an investigative attitude, and an open mind

Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:

• Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in office options
• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
• Up to $650 for home office equipment
• Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation 
• We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca.

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

•    Canada's Top 100 Employers 
o    Greater Toronto's Top Employers 
o    Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers 
o    Canada's Top Employers for Young People 
  
•    Great Place To Work® Certified 
o    Best Workplaces for Inclusion 
o    Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness 
o    Best Workplaces for Today's Youth 
o    Best Workplaces for Women 
o    Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 
o    Best Workplaces in Ontario 
o    Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams 

•    LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
  
•    Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work 
o    HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program 
o    HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer 

Designations
•    Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified 
•    Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy 
•    TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting 
•    Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team