Test Engineer I

About Vancity

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.

Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you’re interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!

About the workplace

As a Test Engineer for Core Banking, you bring critical analytical skills and domain expertise to Vancity’s core banking solutions. You translate business requirements into effective test scenarios, execute tests efficiently, and provide clear, evidence-based results. You’re experienced in defect tracking, root cause analysis, and maintaining automated test scripts in complex IT environments. A strong communicator, you confidently report on testing progress and thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional teams with a member-first mindset.

This is a permanent, full-time role that will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. This role may require you to work on-site at least once a week.

A typical day would involve:

• Act as a subject matter expert on quality assurance for core banking and interfaces.
• Analyze requirements, create test scenarios and test cases, and build test data.
• Execute functional and regression testing, capture test evidence, and provide detailed results.
• Manage defects and collaborate with stakeholders to analyze and resolve issues.
• Support and coordinate with the business team for User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Provide quality assurance support in analyzing and resolving production issues.
• Monitor and report on test progress, results, defects, and issues to stakeholders.
• Offer quality assurance expertise, advice, and recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Write SQL queries and scripts to retrieve and validate data.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts.
• Support the test automation framework and run automated test cycles.
• Run automated test suites and investigate identified issues.
• Collaborate with other quality assurance team members.
• Work closely with development teams, vendors, release management, operations, and infrastructure teams.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in software quality assurance within large, complex, and highly integrated technology environments, preferably in the financial industry or core banking systems.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience testing web, mobile, API and back-end applications.
• Possess 1-2 years of experience in test automation, with hands-on expertise in automation tools such as C++, Selenium, Dapper, SpecFlow (with BDD), Appium, Sauce Labs, Xcode, JMeter, and Splunk.
• SQL skills and experience with data analytics, as well as integration tools such as MuleSoft.
• Familiarity with Windows scripting languages, including PowerShell, JScript, and VBScript.
• Ability to analyze requirements, design test cases, and evaluate test results effectively.
• Experience with system and software integration across multiple vendor platforms.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with Digital banking applications will be considered a plus.
• Experience with CRM applications will be considered a plus
• Experience leading other quality assurance team members in a project setting will be considered a plus.
• Experience with performance and load testing will be considered a plus.
• Experience with owning test environment, will be considered a plus
• Experience in Agile development in an Azure DevOps environment will be considered a plus.
• Testing certifications such as ISTQB or similar will be considered a plus.
• Experience in the financial industry is not required but highly desirable, preferably in retail banking.

You are:

• An Exceptional Communicator - You bring strong interpersonal skills and confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You offer clear, concise communication and provide expert technical guidance with assurance.
• Detail-Oriented - You have a sharp eye for detail and a methodical approach. You’re skilled at identifying inconsistencies, verifying accuracy, and ensuring every component of a process is correct.
• Proactive and Self-Motivated - You take initiative, anticipate challenges, and act decisively. You don’t wait for direction—you assess situations independently and move forward with purpose.
• A Natural Problem Solver and Decision-Maker - You thrive on diagnosing issues, evaluating risks and opportunities, and delivering practical, timely solutions that drive results.
• Technically Curious and Knowledge-Driven - You’re committed to continuous learning and applying your technical expertise to improve processes and outcomes. You stay current and bring fresh insights to your role.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

The salary range for this role is $64,500 to $96,500 annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Posting Deadline: Posted until filled

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

We offer:

• We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada.
• Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs.
• New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows
• In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short-term personal illness or emergency family illness.
• We have flex credits for our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date.  
• We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined benefits pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for confidential support. In-person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.