Junior QA Analyst

Match Box Consulting's Burnaby-based client is seeking a Junior Functional QA Analyst to join their project team on an 8-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career QA professional with strong functional testing experience who is looking to build their expertise in enterprise applications. Experience working with Guidewire is considered a strong asset.

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid – 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday)

The successful candidate will be responsible for validating business and system requirements through comprehensive testing activities while collaborating closely with business analysts, developers, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and functional requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, end-to-end (E2E), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Validate system functionality across Guidewire applications and integrated systems (Guidewire experience is preferred but not required).
• Execute API testing to validate system integrations and data exchanges.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and provide clear documentation of findings and recommendations.
• Document testing activities, including test plans, test cases, execution results, and summary reports.
• Collaborate closely with developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and project teams to ensure complete test coverage.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium, Java, and Cucumber where appropriate.
• Support the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Track and manage defects using tools such as JIRA, Azure Dev Ops, or ALM.
• Assist in improving QA processes, testing standards, and best practices.

• 1–3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Software Testing role.
• Experience executing functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Selenium
  • Java
  • Cucumber
  • API testing
  • SQL
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools such as JIRA, Azure Dev Ops, or ALM.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

• Experience testing Guidewire applications (Policy Center, Billing Center, and/or Claim Center).
• Knowledge of the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry.
• Understanding of insurance workflows including policy administration, billing, claims processing, and policy lifecycle management.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and improving software quality.
• Commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work with a customer-focused mindset.

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, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.