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Sun Life

Senior Software Quality Engineer – Mainframe

Sun Life

. Coordinate and ensure release regression, end-to-end, and non-functional testing before production implementation .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWaterloo • CanadaSenior💰 CA$90,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Engineering practices, including functional, non-functional, regression, and end-to-end testing of Mainframe applications. Proficient in leading Agile teams, developing test cases, and implementing automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency.

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Mainframe Application TestingJCL, CICS, DB2 CommandsTest Automation FrameworksAgile MethodologiesQuality Engineering Best Practices

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Hard Skills
Functional TestingNon-Functional TestingRegression TestingIntegration TestingEnd-to-End TestingTest Case DevelopmentTest Data ManagementTest Environment SetupVendor ManagementProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsLeadership SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication
Tools & Technologies
ToscaReadyAPIJiraConfluenceQTest
Certifications & Qualifications
CSTE Certification
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesInsurance Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Coordinate and ensure release regression, end-to-end, and non-functional testing before production implementation
  • Identify and raise gaps, risks, and issues related to execution plans
  • Develop detailed mainframe test cases with internal teams to validate business application logic and identify software defects
  • Define and document complex data and test environment requirements and test data entry/exit criteria with Architects, Business, and IT
  • Ensure appropriate test environments and test data
  • Support testing activities across cross-functional Agile teams
  • Communicate quality, progress, project issues, and concerns to QE management
  • Remove testing-related roadblocks and escalate when necessary
  • Summarize test results and manage testing impact with key stakeholders
  • Assist stakeholders in prioritizing testing efforts
  • Ensure appropriate QE processes, tools, and techniques are used
  • Establish automation and regression testing approaches for efficiency and reusability
  • Advocate change and continuously improve testing practices

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience leading large/complex multi-discipline initiatives
  • Related University Degree or College Diploma and evidence of progressive development in Quality Engineering
  • Knowledge of functional, non-functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing of Mainframe applications
  • Knowledge of JCL, CICS, batch job testing, and DB2 commands
  • Solid experience in QE best practices, tools, and testing of back-end and front-end applications
  • Ability to lead, develop and support QE members working in agile teams
  • Exceptional organizational, planning and leadership skills
  • Sound problem-solving skills and ability to process and clearly present complex information
  • Strong commitment and ownership for QE deliverables
  • Strong vendor management experience
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in test automation frameworks and tools such as Tosca and ReadyAPI
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies, DevOps, Jira, and Confluence
  • Experience in qTest or equivalent Test Management tools
  • Experience mentoring teammates
  • Demonstrated leadership implementing QE practices
  • Openness to learning new ideas outside current skillset
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
  • Innovative mindset and positive outlook
  • Knowledge of financial services and insurance industry
  • CSTE certification or equivalent is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flex hours
  • Flexible hybrid work model including in-country work-from-home
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Pension, stock and savings programs
  • Variety of career paths with networking potential
  • Accommodation in the application process for persons with disabilities
  • Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the US - 2022
  • Great Place to Work® award for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork - 2022
  • Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work - 2021