Intermediate Test Engineer

at  Aviva

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.
We are looking for a collaborative, inquisitive and dedicated Intermediate Test Engineer.
Are you passionate about software testing and always looking to level up your skills and professional development? Do you like to stay on top of the latest advancements in test, current industry practices and never assume something works accurately the first time? Do you get a kick out of breaking down code to get to the bottom of bugs? You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves, challenge the status quo, and strive for higher standards of quality, performance, and availability.
You are comfortable in a forward-thinking and fast-paced environment.
Does this sound like you?
As an Intermediate Test Engineer, you will play a critical part in projects and initiatives across the organization, including participating in the automation and manual testing services delivery using industry standard best practices. In this role, you will work collaboratively with Product Owners, Business Systems Analysts, and Developers to deliver based on the establish QA standards and processes. You possess positive relationship building and outstanding communication skills you will use to collaborate closely with internal and external IT teams, and mentor and support junior test engineers on the team.
This position reports to the Manager, Quality Engineering, Information Technology

What you’ll do:

• Improve existing Testing frameworks, tools and QE delivery processes in a balanced manner.
• Assist in technology, productivity, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Contribute to the Automation Testing Design practice across Aviva.
• Review user stories, requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely feedback and recommendations from a Quality Assurance perspective proficiently.
• Create and build test strategies, test plans, estimates, sophisticated test scenarios and test cases, and overall test execution.
• Provide test artifact walkthroughs to the team and key partners for review and feedback.
• Report status updates/critical issues to the project team and business stakeholders.
• Build and maintain comprehensive risk-based regression test suites
• Participate in all aspects of quality engineering and documentation to ensure QE standards and IT controls are met.
• Create and deliver test artifact communications and collaborate with both technical and non-technical experts proficiently.
• Peer review test artifacts in a positive manner and provide mentoring and training to junior members of the team.
• Ensure that all deliverables are met as planned and meet quality requirements.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of dedicated hands-on experience in software testing as an intermediate team member.
• Experience with both automation and manual testing.
• Experience with design, development, and enhancements of automation frameworks that cover different technology and application platforms.
• Experience with implementing test automation design and development in Agile environment.
• Ability to meet timelines and perform effectively under pressure.
• Adopt change and demonstrate commitment to simplification and continuous improvement.
• Good verbal and technical writing skills with ability to clearly describe sophisticated processes and tasks.
• Outstanding delivery and problem-solving skills - the ability to take a problem from start to finish and drive towards the desired outcome.
• Standout colleague who chips in to creating a positive team culture.
• Understanding of creating/enhancing test automation tools/scripts to enable testing for Test Engineers and Developers
• Automation experience using Selenium is a plus
• Experience in the Canadian Personal and/or Commercial Insurance industry preferred
• Previous Development experience is an asset.
• GuideWire application experience is an asset
• University Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years’ experience in Software Development and/or Quality Assurance.

What you’ll get:

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
• Hybrid flexible work model

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

• Improve existing Testing frameworks, tools and QE delivery processes in a balanced manner.
• Assist in technology, productivity, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Contribute to the Automation Testing Design practice across Aviva.
• Review user stories, requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely feedback and recommendations from a Quality Assurance perspective proficiently.
• Create and build test strategies, test plans, estimates, sophisticated test scenarios and test cases, and overall test execution.
• Provide test artifact walkthroughs to the team and key partners for review and feedback.
• Report status updates/critical issues to the project team and business stakeholders.
• Build and maintain comprehensive risk-based regression test suites
• Participate in all aspects of quality engineering and documentation to ensure QE standards and IT controls are met.
• Create and deliver test artifact communications and collaborate with both technical and non-technical experts proficiently.
• Peer review test artifacts in a positive manner and provide mentoring and training to junior members of the team.
• Ensure that all deliverables are met as planned and meet quality requirements