Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst for a client opportunity supporting the testing and quality assurance of web-based applications and digital services. The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing, working collaboratively with development teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable solutions.

This role involves close collaboration with the existing QA Test Lead and Agile delivery team, contributing to test planning, execution, automation, defect management, and continuous improvement of QA practices.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE

• Support hands-on testing and quality assurance activities across web-based applications and services.
• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, scenarios, scripts, and test cases.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, and negative testing to validate application functionality and reliability.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests using appropriate testing frameworks and tools.
• Support the integration of automated testing into existing CI/CD pipelines to improve testing efficiency and consistency.
• Identify, document, track, and validate defects through to resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, Business Analysts, and product management teams to review requirements, clarify acceptance criteria, and ensure adequate test coverage.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), including test preparation, execution, defect tracking, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to testing documentation, reporting, and the continuous improvement of QA processes and practices.
• Work closely with the existing QA Test Lead and Agile delivery team to support successful project delivery.

WHAT SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED:

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, preferably testing complex web-based applications within Agile environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with both manual and automated software testing methodologies.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and executing automated test scripts using Python-based frameworks or testing tools such as Pytest, unittest, Selenium, or Cypress.
• Proven experience in test planning, defect management, regression testing, and test execution.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration, preferably using GitLab.
• Strong experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage testing activities across concurrent development initiatives.
• Experience supporting UAT activities and ensuring test coverage aligns with business and technical requirements.

ASSETS/NICE-TO-HAVES:

• Experience with public-sector digital services and online forms.
• Familiarity with Django-based applications.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of Docker and containerization technologies.
• Experience with performance or security testing.

WHY MARINER?

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.

Join our growing team!