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Porter-Airlines

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst - Technology



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27.Nov.2014
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Porter-Airlines
Airlines - Corporate Operations
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ
56-33-38

Description:

FUNCTION: Reporting to the Manager, Technology Quality Assurance this position takes part in Porter software development and systems projects from conception to post production. As an integral part of our growing team this position plays a key role in enabling Porter’s rapidly growing business environment through technology by ensuring that our systems and products are defect free and exceed our customer and end-user expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the planning of test strategies for new and existing projects, including coordinating test activities of other QA team members.
Create estimates for all project milestones and tasks.
Maintain and support multiple project deadlines.
Ensure project documentation supports development of QA material.
Design, develop and execute test plans and test cases.
Perform test case reviews, and ensure test coverage of applications is being met.
Actively work with Technology group to troubleshoot production issues as well as defects found during the testing cycle.
Provide project status to QA Manager or Management, and maintaining accurate records on all tests performed as well as related results.
Recommend QA process improvements, and ensure current process standards are followed.
Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
Any other duties as requested by the QA Manager

Requirements:

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering.
5+ years of Quality Assurance with practical experience in a system and software development environment.
3+ years of proven experience with test automation / testing tools including configuration and developing test scripts
2+ years in a QA leadership role.
2+ years of experience with databases including writing simple SQL scripts, database administration, and fundamental database principals.

Required Skills:

Excellent understanding of quality assurance testing and methodologies and principals.
Strong knowledge on impact of architecture and design changes, on testing and deployments.
ISTQB Advance Level Certifications: Test Analyst, and Technical Test Analyst (or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of MS Visual Studio 2010, with understanding of the .Net framework.
Strong knowledge of C#
Knowledge of database design in SQL Server 2008, database indexing, views and stored procedures
Experience using web debugging tools such as firebug, fiddler, etc.
Knowledge of issue tracking systems and gathering test metrics.
Ability to construct formal test plans, user guides and documentation.
Able to clearly articulate concepts and ideas both spoken and in writing.

LOCATION:

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

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