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You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders.\nIn this role, you will:\nDesign, build, and execute automated test scripts using Tosca and Tosca DI, validating SQL queries against Oracle or other databases.\nPerform backend testing, including validating ETL jobs using Unix commands, Putty, and WinSCP.\nTest and validate AI-powered applications, applying AI-driven approaches to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.\nSupport CI/CD pipelines using Harness, API testing via Postman, and manage test cases, cards, and defects in Jira.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test plans, communicate quality risks, and drive an automation-first testing mindset.\nWork model\nWe strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.\nThe working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.\nWhat you need to have to be considered\nHands-on experience with test automation tools such as Tosca and Tosca DI, including SQL querying against Oracle or other databases.\nExperience in backend testing using tools such as Putty, Unix commands, and WinSCP to validate ETL jobs.\nKnowledge of testing AI applications and incorporating AI into testing practices.\nExperience with CI/CD tools such as Harness, API testing tools such as Postman, and defect/card management in Jira.\nStrong communication skills, test planning experience, and an automation-first mindset.\nThese will help you stand out\nFinance application knowledge.\nExperience with Playwright, Python-based test frameworks, Bruno, or other automation tools.\nWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. 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