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Match Box Consulting is urgently seeking a Data Quality Assurance Analyst for a 5-month contract opportunity at our public sector client located in New Westminster. This is a hybrid role (2 days in office and 3 days remote).
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Quality Assurance Analyst to join a collaborative technology team responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and reliability of enterprise data and applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies, validating data integrity, and working closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. This role is ideal for a QA professional with strong SQL skills, experience in data validation and test automation, and a solid understanding of Agile delivery practices.
Key Responsibilities
Review business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories to understand project objectives and testing requirements.
Collaborate with developers, product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to develop QA strategies and comprehensive test plans.
Design, develop, maintain, and execute:
Test Plans
Test Cases
Test Scenarios
Test Scripts (manual and automated)
Perform Integration, Functional, Regression, Performance, Data Validation, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Prepare and manage test data and maintain test environments.
Execute test cases and document testing results.
Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing, including scheduling, monitoring progress, and reporting outcomes.
Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects through resolution.
Facilitate defect triage sessions and work closely with development teams to resolve issues efficiently.
Monitor overall product quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Produce regular QA status reports and communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to project stakeholders.
Organize testing sessions and ensure testing environments and resources are properly configured.
Participate in user feedback sessions and contribute to knowledge transfer and training documentation as product expertise develops.
Identify project risks related to quality and testing, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Support additional project activities as assigned by the Team Lead or Manager.
Key Deliverables
QA Strategy and Test Approach documentation
Comprehensive Test Plans
Test Cases, Test Scenarios, and Test Scripts
Automated test scripts
Test data and validation documentation
Defect and Issue Logs Test Execution Reports
QA Status Reports
User Acceptance Testing documentation
Other QA artifacts required to support successful project delivery
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 3 years of recent experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on application and data validation.
Strong SQL skills with experience validating large datasets.
Experience with data validation methodologies and testing best practices.
Experience developing and executing manual and automated test cases.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft database technologies.
Experience creating test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts.
Experience with Functional, Integration, Regression, and User Acceptance Testing.
Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Python for test automation or data validation.
Experience working with Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics.
Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, SoapUI, Fiddler, or similar automation frameworks.
Experience with performance and load testing tools.
Experience using Agile project management and tracking tools such as Azure Dev Ops or Jira.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and validation.
Experience working in a large, complex enterprise environment.
Experience supporting projects within a unionized workplace is considered an asset.
Desired Attributes
Highly detail-oriented with a passion for data accuracy and quality.
Collaborative team player who works effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Strong critical thinking and investigative skills.
Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality software solutions.
Equal Opportunities
Match Box is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals,…
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