Application Test Analyst Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID: 254620 
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Contributes to the overall success of the Quality Assurance | Service Management Technology Department.

The ServiceNow QA Analyst is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of ServiceNow platform implementations across enterprise Service Management Technology (SMT) initiatives. This role collaborates with product owners, business analysts, developers, and operations teams to validate requirements, execute testing strategies, and support end-to-end delivery within Agile environments.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Design and maintain QAT test plans and quality documentation, balancing risk mitigation with optimal resource use.
• Provide support and guidance to stakeholders on QA tools and methodologies
• Schedule and approve project releases into the QAT environment.
• Execute System Integration Testing (SIT) and manage defect tracking.
• Lead and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including resource and environment management
• Maintain regression and automation test suites; integrate them into project testing plans as needed.
• Obtain test evidence and UAT sign-off; coordinate release readiness and change submissions.
• Write clear and concise defect reports and work as an empathetic advocate for the customer's quality experience. Triage and prioritize defects for remediation, with the development team

• Testing and Release Management:

• Assess QAT projects for release risk, including code overlap and environmental impact.
• Evaluate test results, resolve defects with development teams, and escalate critical issues.
• Recommend production releases based on QA outcomes and risk assessments.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance QA processes and optimize workflows.
• Proactively apply new knowledge and recommend process improvements.
• Contribute to ongoing project reviews and recommend enhancements

• Collaboration & Agile Participation:

• Actively collaborate on Agile project teams throughout the SDLC.
• Ensure business and technical requirements are met.
• Coordinate with Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, and external service providers.

• Mentorship & Team Development:

• Provide coaching, feedback, and support on team objectives and conflict resolution.
• Share application and process expertise across the QA team.

• Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure adherence to Scotiabank's Values, Code of Conduct, and Global Sales Principles.
• Maintain effective business controls to meet operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, and conduct risk obligations.
• Understand and apply the Bank's risk appetite and culture in daily decisions

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and conflicting priorities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Agile project experience and SDLC knowledge.

Familiarity with the following ServiceNow modules is considered an asset:

• Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Release Management
• Service Request Management, Service Portal, Knowledge Management
• Hardware Asset Management (HAM), Software Asset Management (SAM)
• Configuration Management Database (CMDB), Cloud Discovery and Optimization
• Vulnerability Management

Must have:

• A degree in computer science, IT Business/Management, or an engineering related discipline (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Including both manual and automation testing.
• 2 Years experience with ServiceNow Platform.

Nice to have:

Certified System Administrator (CSA) certification.

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our  Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.