Quality Assurance Analyst (12 month contract)

Position Title: Quality Assurance Analyst

Department: Information Technology

Location: Toronto

Status: Fixed-term, full-time - 12 months (Hybrid)

Day in the life of:

The Quality Assurance Analyst is part of a dynamic team testing a large scale, high-performance market surveillance system to monitor financial exchanges and ATS’s in Canada. Special focus will be on gathering benchmarks, testing system performance, intricate Alerts and Reports, hardware, software and messaging data feeds.

Core Responsibilities:

• Create, prepare and develop test plans, test strategies, ambiguity reviews and test signoffs while adhering to testing standards.
• Assisting in the requirements, design, testing, implementation, and documentation of new enhancements, writing test scripts and performing testing of the solutions
• Work with Business Analysts and internal business units to understand dealer member and surveillance requirements and establish appropriate functional and non-functional testing coverage of real-time alerts and reports.
• Create and develop test cases and suites based on project requirements and testing standards, ensuring sufficient test coverage and traceability
• Design and develop an automation framework to reduce the manual effort of testing
• Identify, document, and track bugs using Azure DevOps. Collaborate with the development team to prioritize and resolve issues, ensuring that all bugs are addressed in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain test cases within Azure DevOps. Link test cases to corresponding work items to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOps. Monitor test results and report any issues or failures.
• Generate and analyze reports on work items and bug status, test coverage, and other key metrics using Azure DevOps dashboards.
• Assist developers in preparation with test data and unit test cases development
• Designing test strategy and setting the direction for testing to validate environment readiness and help transition solutions into production.
• Interacting with internal and client cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of the test cases during development and successful transition to production
• Assist in testing financial communication protocols between CIRO and marketplaces including FIX and news feeds.

Must Haves

• University degree or college certification in Business, Information Systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of related technical testing, business and project experience.
• Experience with financial communications protocols (FIX 4.2, FIX 4.4 or FIX 5.0)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, SSIS, SSAS and SSRS
• Prior experience testing and maintaining Dynamics CRM/Dynamics NAV or similar CRM/ERP applications
• Experience and strong knowledge of Red Hat Linux-based systems and shell scripts (Unix, AIX, Linux)
• Experience with messaging protocols and translation & mapping techniques.
• Experience with databases, data mapping, and query & reporting tools
• Hands on experience with Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office 365, Power BI, Microsoft Azure and Azure Active Directory
• Knowledge of PowerShell, Python, VB, JavaScript and F# programming languages
• Extensive understanding of all phases of software testing - Functional, Integration, Regression, User Acceptance and Release Management

Nice-to-Haves

• Strong technical knowledge in testing methodologies, design and implementation, and comprehensive test case development
• Solid analytical, planning, negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of investment industry/capital markets and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of market data and trading systems
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology, SDLC and STLC principles
• Highly analytical with strong leadership, consulting and problem-solving ability
• Business Analyst experience preferred
• ISTQB or equivalent certified preferred
• Canadian Securities Course and/or equivalent knowledge.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus *
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment *
• Paid flex days and sick days *
• Vacation days
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up *
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations *
• Asterisked offerings are not applicable to contracts

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):

Our purpose and our impact:

With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career: protecting our future.

Culture and Working Environment:

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward-thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.

At CIRO, you’ll be part of an organization driven by Pride in Excellence, a strong Focus on Well‑being, and A Shared Purpose that connects our people to meaningful work. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where you can grow and make an impact. Learn more about what it’s like to build your career at CIRO by exploring our Careers page: https://www.ciro.ca/about-ciro/careers

Our Commitment:

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process across Canada. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to providing accommodations upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation.

Our Recruitment Process

• This posting reflects an active vacancy on our team
• We use automated (AI) tools to assist with candidate sourcing and communications. Applications are reviewed by our hiring team and hiring decisions are made by people.
• This role has a hiring range of $77,000 – 96,000 with the placement and offered salary being based on knowledge, skills, education/training and experience, as well as external market conditions and internal equity.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted. #LI-HYBRID #Hiring