Intermediate Technology Specialist, Quality
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Full Time
1 week ago
$65,000 - $97,000 CAD
Key skills
GoSQLETLAnalyticsAzureAzure DevOpsPostmanSoapUISanityJiraAgileSDLCCI/CDMentoringCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other.
The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.
We are seeking a strong, dynamic and talented individual to join our team of professionals in the capacity of Intermediate Technology Specialist, Quality who is looking for an opportunity to bring testing expertise in both manual and automated testing. Working closely with cross functional Agile teams, you will play a key role in ensuring our applications meet high standards for functionality, performance, and overall quality. You’ll have the opportunity to apply industry best practices, influence quality outcomes early in the delivery lifecycle.
Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.
What you’ll do:
• Design, develop, and execute ETL and application test strategies, test plans, and detailed test cases based on business requirements, user stories, and technical design documents.
• Perform end-to-end data and application testing, including data validation, data completeness, data integrity, transformation logic verification, and reconciliation between source and target systems.
• Execute SQL-based validations to ensure accuracy and consistency of data across databases, data stores, and reporting layers.
• Validate data pipelines and integrations using modern platforms and tools (e.g., Azure-based services), covering functional, system integration, regression, smoke, and sanity testing.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for data and application validation, including reusable checks for record counts, column-level validation, data types, and transformation rules.
• Participate in requirement analysis, design walkthroughs, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies, providing quality-focused input throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Identify, log, track, and manage defects using Azure DevOps or JIRA, ensuring timely retesting, verification, and closure.
• Support UAT and production validation activities, including investigation and resolution of production support tickets in collaboration with business and technology partners.
• Communicate defects, risks, and quality metrics clearly to team members and stakeholders, supporting efficient defect resolution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to peers, contributing to consistent testing practices and continuous quality improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, workflows, and efficiencies, and assist in maintaining quality standards and documentation.
• Review and validate structured data formats (e.g., JSON, CSV, flat files) used for integrations and feed
• Ensure testing considers regulatory, compliance, and control requirements relevant to data privacy, auditability, segregation of duties.
• Validate that sensitive client and financial data is handled according to security and access standards.
• Support audit and control activities by providing test evidence and traceability when required.
What you’ll bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, College diploma, or equivalent practical experience in Quality Assurance, ETL, or application testing.
• 3–5+ years of experience in software testing, including test planning, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience in manual and automated testing, with exposure to automation frameworks and reusable test components.
• Strong knowledge of QA best practices, methodologies, tools, and processes across the SDLC and STLC.
• Experience using Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking, and collaboration with agile teams.
• Proficiency in SQL for data validation, reconciliation, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with API and service testing tools such as SoapUI and Postman.
• Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework, NUnit, JMeter, ReadyAPI or similar).
• Experience working in Agile environments and exposure to CI/CD practices is considered an asset.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity within collaborative work environments.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional agile teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a high attention to detail.
• QA or testing certifications (completed or in progress) are considered an asset.
What’s in it for you:
• Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities
• Total Rewards: Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefits
• Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach
At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at careers@equitable.ca. We’re happy to help.
Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education.
If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included
Reports To: Lead Technology Manager, Data
Department: IT Data & Analytics
Term: Temporary Full-Time, Nine (9) Month Contract
This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team.
As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy.
#LI-Hybrid
The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.
We are seeking a strong, dynamic and talented individual to join our team of professionals in the capacity of Intermediate Technology Specialist, Quality who is looking for an opportunity to bring testing expertise in both manual and automated testing. Working closely with cross functional Agile teams, you will play a key role in ensuring our applications meet high standards for functionality, performance, and overall quality. You’ll have the opportunity to apply industry best practices, influence quality outcomes early in the delivery lifecycle.
Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.
What you’ll do:
• Design, develop, and execute ETL and application test strategies, test plans, and detailed test cases based on business requirements, user stories, and technical design documents.
• Perform end-to-end data and application testing, including data validation, data completeness, data integrity, transformation logic verification, and reconciliation between source and target systems.
• Execute SQL-based validations to ensure accuracy and consistency of data across databases, data stores, and reporting layers.
• Validate data pipelines and integrations using modern platforms and tools (e.g., Azure-based services), covering functional, system integration, regression, smoke, and sanity testing.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for data and application validation, including reusable checks for record counts, column-level validation, data types, and transformation rules.
• Participate in requirement analysis, design walkthroughs, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies, providing quality-focused input throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Identify, log, track, and manage defects using Azure DevOps or JIRA, ensuring timely retesting, verification, and closure.
• Support UAT and production validation activities, including investigation and resolution of production support tickets in collaboration with business and technology partners.
• Communicate defects, risks, and quality metrics clearly to team members and stakeholders, supporting efficient defect resolution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to peers, contributing to consistent testing practices and continuous quality improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, workflows, and efficiencies, and assist in maintaining quality standards and documentation.
• Review and validate structured data formats (e.g., JSON, CSV, flat files) used for integrations and feed
• Ensure testing considers regulatory, compliance, and control requirements relevant to data privacy, auditability, segregation of duties.
• Validate that sensitive client and financial data is handled according to security and access standards.
• Support audit and control activities by providing test evidence and traceability when required.
What you’ll bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, College diploma, or equivalent practical experience in Quality Assurance, ETL, or application testing.
• 3–5+ years of experience in software testing, including test planning, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience in manual and automated testing, with exposure to automation frameworks and reusable test components.
• Strong knowledge of QA best practices, methodologies, tools, and processes across the SDLC and STLC.
• Experience using Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking, and collaboration with agile teams.
• Proficiency in SQL for data validation, reconciliation, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with API and service testing tools such as SoapUI and Postman.
• Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework, NUnit, JMeter, ReadyAPI or similar).
• Experience working in Agile environments and exposure to CI/CD practices is considered an asset.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity within collaborative work environments.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional agile teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a high attention to detail.
• QA or testing certifications (completed or in progress) are considered an asset.
What’s in it for you:
• Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities
• Total Rewards: Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefits
• Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach
At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at careers@equitable.ca. We’re happy to help.
Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education.
If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included
Reports To: Lead Technology Manager, Data
Department: IT Data & Analytics
Term: Temporary Full-Time, Nine (9) Month Contract
This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team.
As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy.
#LI-Hybrid