Specialist III-IC Quality Assurance

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BMO Bank N.A. seeks a Specialist III-IC Quality Assurance to ensure product quality throughout the technology lifecycle by collaborating with application, infrastructure, and middleware teams to align testing efforts with development objectives. Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans across multiple environments, document outcomes, identify defects, and perform root cause analysis supported by historical tracking. Coordinate defect triage and certification activities, respond to production issues, and verify compliance with unit testing standards. Drive strategic testing initiatives such as automation, continuous improvement, and implementation of best-in-class practices to enhance customer experience. Analyze test results, validate system performance, and communicate quality metrics to stakeholders for informed decision-making. Streamline testing processes, confirm testability of requirements, and contribute to strategic planning through trend analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Troubleshoot production issues, ensure unit test compliance, and track defects. Perform integration and regression testing to validate fixes and overall system performance. Automate test cases and support continuous improvement using established best practices. Review requirements and documentation to plan and execute tests. Analyze test results and quality metrics, sharing findings with stakeholders. Test peripherals such as check scanners, receipt printers, and pin pads. Document incidents and assist with certification processes when required.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree (3- or 4-year) or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Business, or a related field plus four (4) years of experience as a Test Analyst or related occupation, leading and initiating testing for bundle releases, working with upstream and downstream systems, including managing test execution and coordinating with resources on managing problems to resolution within an IT or business environment. Specific skills/other requirements – Experience must include (quantitative experience requirements not applicable to this section): Performing analysis of test results and preparing a comprehensive system level evaluation report to verify and validate system functionality and performance; Designing and supporting testing strategy implementation for complex solutions across multiple platforms and business groups; Orchestrating activities of supporting functions, such as end-to-end testing, test data management, reporting, and defect management; Reviewing, evaluating, and deriving requirements for testability into Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) and required automation tools; Driving testing automation during bundle release, including script review, script development, and script execution; and Serving as an escalation point for project stakeholders and org. leadership and executives as it pertains to software testing. Hybrid position - eligible to work at least one day per week remote.

The salary range for this specific position in Naperville, IL is $115,768.98-151,800 per year.

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The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact.  We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers.  We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

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BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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