Quality Assurance Analyst

On behalf of our client, Affinity is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst for a 12 month contract. Candidates must be located in the lower mainland and be available for onsite work 3 days per week in Vancouver.

Experience and Role Requirements

• Analyze and understand business and technical requirements to develop effective test strategies and plans.
• Conduct thorough functional, integration, regression, and usability testing of Unity-based front-end applications and C#/.NET backend systems.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure test coverage aligns with project needs.
• Review and analyze user stories and business requirements to define comprehensive QA standards and processes.
• Evaluate functional and design specifications to define and communicate the QA approach for deliverables.
• Perform end-to-end testing, including UI/UX validation, messaging checks, and system reliability assessments.
• Identify, document, and track defects and inconsistencies with clear reproduction steps, screenshots, impact analysis, and severity ratings.
• Utilize JIRA and Confluence for test case management, bug tracking, and documentation.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with the QA Lead to prioritize testing activities, ensure defect resolution, and refine methodologies.
• Provide concise, constructive feedback to the development team on potential risks and improvements.
• Support DevOps practices by contributing to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks where applicable.
• Offer insights into team performance, QA process improvements, and testing best practices.
  
  

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with a strong focus on functional testing.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent software testing credentials.
• Proven experience testing Unity-based front-end applications and C#/.NET backend systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and working within Agile teams.
• Solid foundation in testing methodologies, including:
  • System testing
  • Functional testing
  • Integration testing
  • Regression testing
  • User acceptance testing
    
    
• Ability to create clear, detailed, and well-structured test cases.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD tools.
• Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence for test case and defect management.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of aviation industry standards and regulations is a plus.
• Experience with Gamedriver.IO is an asset.
  
  

Affinity Earn:

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 12348