IS Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Description You will be working on a 100% remote schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement. Please note: There are both Fixed Term Contract and Full Time positions available. Successful candidates will be offered either based on their skills and experience. Current Work Authorization is required for all openings. Who We Are Fidelity Investments is a world leader in mutual funds and ETF management. We pride ourselves in proprietary and disciplined research-driven investing. We offer a complete line of products and services to investors through a network of third-party brokers and financial advisors. Our primary goal is to support investment professionals as they endeavour to prepare their clients’ retirement and other significant life goals which demand focused financial management. Business Overview The goal of the Quality Assurance team is to thoroughly validate system functionality against business requirements. Our objective is to reduce time to market, meeting, or surpassing implementation timelines. This is accomplished through a dedicated, flexible team capable of testing application software for all lines of business. We are committed to providing outstanding quality control and customer service. What You Will Do The Quality Assurance Analyst will focus primarily on manual testing to validate system functionality against business requirements the ideal candidate will have hands on experience with test planning execution and defect management within an agile environment. Knowledge of automation tools and frameworks is considered an asset but automation will not be the primary responsibility. Work collaboratively in a team environment with Business Analysts, Programmer Analysts, Project Managers, as well as the functional business owners/stakeholders to ensure delivery of a quality application Conduct full analysis of requirements with the appropriate project partners and clarify discrepancies to ensure full understanding of all deliverables Provide effort estimates for testing as part of project initiation and planning Ensures QA-related deliverables meet predefined dates and timelines in accordance with the project plan Build comprehensive testing approach with High Level Test Plans and detailed functional test cases that trace requirements to tests Execute test cases and identify defects for all planned production software and data changes, including production incident fixes Build, maintain, and execute automated regression test scripts using tools such as Katalon or Selenium. Build clear supporting evidentiary documents as proof of the test execution and securely archive documents for audit purposes Manage walkthroughs and provide weekly status reporting on test results to the project team Evaluate overall project test results and provide recommendation on production implementation readiness What We’re Looking For Completed Post-Secondary education or equivalent working experience Financial Services experience or Mutual Fund Industry experience is required Knowledge of standard Quality Assurance practices and measures The Expertise You Bring Good communication skills (Written and Verbal) Strong analytical skills, an investigative attitude, and an open mind Competitive Pay for Specialized Talent (Contract Wage Range) This contract role offers a flexible, hourly compensation model that reflects your expertise and the value you bring. The hourly rate ranges from $31.00 to $46.00 , based on experience and qualifications. We offer market-aligned rates that recognize the specialized skills and agility required for this role. We’re proud to offer a compensation package that aligns with provincial pay transparency requirements . This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. __________________________________ Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today—and your financial well-being tomorrow. For this role, your total rewards include: Base Salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus : A competitive annual range of $65,000 to $81,000 , based on your experience and qualifications. RRSP Contribution : After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution—no employee matching required. We’re proud to offer a compensation package that aligns with provincial pay transparency requirements . This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization—an opportunity to step into a role where your talents will make a meaningful difference. We use AI-enabled LinkedIn Hiring Assistant to support parts of our sourcing process. Every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our recruiters. If you choose to ask questions to the LinkedIn HR Hiring Assistant, please be mindful that the responses are not official and must be confirmed for accuracy and completeness by Fidelity. If you are selected for an interview, the recruiter who contacts you can best answer your questions. Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground. Accommodation during the application process Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] . No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Why Work at Fidelity? We are proud to be recipients of the following: Awards • Canada's Top 100 Employers o Greater Toronto's Top Employers o Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers o Canada's Top Employers for Young People • Great Place To Work® Certified o Best Workplaces for Inclusion o Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness o Best Workplaces for Today's Youth o Best Workplaces for Women o Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance o Best Workplaces in Ontario o Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams • LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada • Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work o HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program o HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer Designations • Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified • Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy • TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting • Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team