RPA – QA Specialist - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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IntroductionAs a Test Specialist at IBM, your analytical and technical skills will directly impact the quality of the software we create. Come work in an agile environment where you will help each iteration reach the next level. Whether the testing is manual, automated, or cognitive, you hold a key role in releasing the best deliverables to IBM’ers and our clients.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesAs a Robotics Process Automation Quality Assurance Specialist, you will lead IBM into the future by ensuring processes align to busines requirements and the correct outcome is achieved. The success of IBM is in your hands as you apply modern testing efforts and enforce Quality Assurance Standards for our Clients. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating smart workflows into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world’s technology leader. Come to IBM and make a global impact!Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIBM Global Business Services (GBS) helps our clients fundamentally redesign experiences to create new sources of value, digitally reinvent their operations for great efficiency and transform their entire enterprises through cognitive. We invite you to consider joining IBM's global reach, outcome-focused methodologies, domain skills and deep industry expertise that are helping transform the way we live and work.In Addition, Our Focus On Our Team Is Unparalleled As Demonstrated By The FollowingIBM's state-of-the-art Client Innovation Centre (CIC) opened in Nova Scotia in March 2013 and is the first of its kind in Canada. The Centre weaves together IBM’s business insights and industry-leading software portfolio and is ideally suited for any client that needs flexible access to emerging or niche skills that may not be cost effective to grow internally.The CIC NS is one of IBM’s highest performing delivery centres worldwide – for retention, client satisfaction and utilization. Our employees are empowered to stay and grow within IBM.We are very focused on continuous skill development – staff training is our third largest annual Centre investment. Employees are immersed in a culture of learning and constant growth.Investment in key partnership with universities, government and private sector groups which has resulted in IBM having a key influencing role in Nova Scotia’s ICT industry, especially in talent development.Roles and Responsibilities:Analyses, defines and documents client requirements and translates them into testing stories and acceptance cases.Document expected and actual outcomes of automated processes.Works with RPA developers to help troubleshoot and understand potential flaws in new/existing processes.Identify potential edge cases and complete regression testing.Deliverables and Description:Produces various user acceptance test cases, executes regression testing, documents outcomes and reports results/solutions back to the team.RequirementsUnderstanding and experience in RPA space as a tester/developer.Recognized QA certification or Degree/Diploma in computer science.Experience testing in a cross-platform environment (Windows, Linux, Unix).Experience within an Agile environment.Excellent troubleshooting skills.Excellent negotiation skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English.Must be able to conceptualize and verbalize the benefits of technology in solving real business problems.Must be located on-site at IBM office in Bedford, NS.Required Technical and Professional ExpertiseAt least 4 years of experience in a Quality Assurance oriented role.Preferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseEligible for L1 or L2 Security ClearanceMust have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challengeMaybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice What about all of these If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementThis role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.