Senior Software Quality Engineer (Mainframe)

Sun Life Financial, Inc.

$90K — $140K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years leading large, complex initiatives in Quality Engineering (QE)
  • University degree or college diploma in a related field
  • In-depth knowledge of Mainframe applications testing (JCL, CICS, DB2)
  • Experience with QE best practices and tools for back-end and front-end applications
  • Proven leadership skills in agile environments
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience in test automation frameworks (e.g., Tosca, ReadyAPI)
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence)

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate regression and end-to-end testing before production implementation
  • Identify and address gaps, risks, or issues in execution plans
  • Collaborate to develop detailed mainframe test cases and validate application logic
  • Define and document complex data and testing requirements with stakeholders
  • Ensure availability of appropriate test environments and data
  • Assist Agile teams in testing developed components as needed
  • Communicate progress and quality metrics to QE management and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Certified as a Great Place to Work® in Canada and the US for 2022
  • Recognition as Best Workplace for Hybrid Work in 2022
  • Awarded for Excellence in Mental Health at Work in 2021
  • Flexible work schedules and a hybrid work model available
  • Opportunities for various career paths with networking potential
Full Job Description
Job Description:

What will you do?
  • Co-ordinate and ensure release regression / end-to-end testing and non-functional testing are complete prior to implementing to Production
  • Identify and raise any gaps, risks or issues related to the overall execution plan
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop detailed mainframe test cases to validate business application logic and identify software defects
  • Partner with the program Architects, Business and IT, to define and document complex data and test environment requirements, test data entry/exit criteria
  • Ensures that the team has the appropriate test environment and test data
  • Partner with cross-functional Agile teams to understand the testing of the components they have developed, assisting with testing activities where required
  • Provide timely and effective communication to QE management, relating to quality, progress and project issues and concerns
  • Help remove any testing-related roadblocks and escalate to QE management, when necessary
  • Provide timely and effective communications to key stakeholders, summarizing test results and managing impact of testing on overall program
  • Assist stakeholders in effective prioritization of testing efforts
  • Navigate effectively through complex challenges, involving others to solve problems and achieve goals
  • Ensure that appropriate processes, tools and techniques are used by all QE practitioners
  • Ensure appropriate automation and regression test approach to achieve optimal efficiency and reusability
  • Embrace and advocate Change and continuously improve testing practices


What will you require to succeed?

  • 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 (JCL, CICS, Batch job testing, Database testing - DB2 commands)
  • Solid experience in QE best practices, tools, and testing of back-end and front-end applications
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and support QE members working in agile teams
  • Exceptional organizational, planning and leadership skills
  • Sound problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply
  • Strong commitment and ownership for the success of QE deliverables
  • Strong vendor management experience to address project requirements
  • Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid experience in test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Tosca, ReadyAPI)
  • Demonstrated understanding of Agile methodologies, DevOps and tools (Jira, Confluence)
  • Experienced in qTest or equivalent Test Management tools
  • Mentored teammates in open, respectful, flexible, empathetic manner
  • Demonstrated leadership to implement QE practices
  • Open to learning new ideas outside scope or knowledge skillset
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
  • Approach tasks with an innovative mind set and positive outlook
  • Knowledge in financial services and insurance industry
  • CSTE certification (or equivalent) is an asset


What's In It For You?
  • 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
  • Flex hours and Flexible hybrid work model including in-country work-from-home if you prefer. #LI-Hybrid
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
  • Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential


The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:
90,000/90 000 - 140,000/140 000

Job Category:
IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:
27/09/2026

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