Senior Test And Quality Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Test and Quality Analyst based in Canada.
We are looking for an experienced Test and Quality Analyst to ensure the reliability, security, and functional excellence of software applications.
In this role, you will design and execute comprehensive testing strategies across different software development cycles.
You will create test plans, scenarios, and automation scripts while performing functional and non-functional assessments.
Your work will help identify defects, assess application vulnerabilities, and validate performance under different conditions.
You will also contribute to continuous quality improvement through structured documentation, monitoring, and incident tracking.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering stable, secure, and high-quality software within a fully remote environment.
Accountabilities:You will oversee software testing activities from planning and preparation through execution, reporting, and quality validation. Your responsibilities will include:
Design, plan, and conduct comprehensive technical and functional software tests to ensure stable, high-quality product delivery.
Develop test plans, scenarios, and test cases, ensuring alignment with project scope, objectives, and deadlines.
Create automated test scripts and execute automated testing using variable test data and datapools.
Perform acceptance, compatibility, regression, and functional testing, as well as non-functional and exploratory tests.
Conduct connectivity, security, load, and stress testing to evaluate application behavior under different conditions.
Assess non-functional performance and security requirements using OWASP guidelines, identifying risks, vulnerabilities, and potential code weaknesses.
Maintain and monitor system testing cycles in designated environments, including daily and monthly routines, batch processes, and interfaces.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive testing documentation, including plans, test scripts, evidence, test data, and cycle result reports.
Use test management, monitoring, incident tracking, bug-tracking, and automation tools to support quality assurance activities.
Requirements:The ideal candidate has a solid background in software testing and quality assurance, combining practical experience with recognized professional certification and a strong understanding of testing methodologies. Required qualifications include:
A university degree in Information Technology or a related field, or a completed degree in any discipline accompanied by a postgraduate qualification in IT.
At least one of the following certifications:
CTFL (Certified Tester Foundation Level).
CBTS (Brazilian Software Testing Certification - ALATS).
ATC (Certified Test Analyst - IBQTS).
Proven experience in software testing and quality assurance processes, including test planning, automation, and execution.
In-depth knowledge of testing techniques, defect lifecycle management, and software quality practices.
Experience using test management tools and bug-tracking platforms.
Knowledge of application security assessment and OWASP security best practices.
Understanding of non-functional requirements, particularly performance testing and evaluation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to document findings clearly.
Benefits:
Fully remote working arrangement.
Opportunity to contribute to software quality and reliability across complex testing cycles.
Opportunity to work with test automation, application security, and performance assessment practices.
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