Quality Assurance SpecialistDescription -Job SummaryThis role is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive testing strategies to identify defects, verify functionality, and maintain a high standard of product excellence. The role monitors testing progress, analyzes results, and makes informed decisions based on testing outcomes. The role ensures the delivery of software that meets user expectations and industry standards, by collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.Responsibilities• Designs quality assurance and test processes for subsystems of end-user applications, systems software, and firmware running on hardware, local, networked, and Internet-based platforms.• Analyzes design and determines test scripts, coding, automation, and integration activities required based on general objectives and knowledge of overall architecture of product or solution.• Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application.• Identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into software and firmware architecture.• Performs code reviews and participates in design discussions to identify potential quality issues.• Analyzes testing processes and suggests improvements for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of QA activities.• Leads a project team of other software quality assurance engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable and cost-effective testing and quality assurance solutions for assigned applications portion or subsystem.• Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding test status, project progress, and issue resolution.• Represents the software quality assurance team for all phases of larger and more-complex development projects.• Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.Education & Experience Recommended• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.• Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in software quality assurance, test harnesses and QA focused tools, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.Preferred Certifications• Certified Software Quality Engineer• Certified Associate in Software Quality (CASQ)• Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE)Knowledge & Skills• Agile Methodology• Application Programming Interface (API)• Automation• CI/CD• Computer Science• Debugging• Java (Programming Language)• Jenkins• JIRA• Python (Programming Language)• Scripting• Scrum (Software Development)• Selenium (Software)• Software Development• Software Engineering• Software Quality (SQA/SQC)• Software Testing• SQL (Programming Language)• Test Automation• Test PlanningCross-Org Skills• Effective Communication• Results Orientation• Learning Agility• Digital Fluency• Customer CentricityImpact & ScopeImpacts multiple teams and may act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process.ComplexityResponds to moderately complex issues within established guidelines.DisclaimerThis job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.HP Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Upon request by qualified candidates, accommodation of special needs may be considered during all stages of the selection process within the framework of the HP Accommodation Policy. If you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail hrgsglobalstaffing@hp.com. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability.In order to satisfy our contractual obligations with clients, the successful candidate will be required to pass a basic, standard Criminal Records check. 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