Position Title: Intermediate Business System Analyst, Data

Reports To: Senior Technology Manager, Business Intelligence

Department: Data & Integration Platforms
Term: Permanent Full-Time

Work Arrangements:This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

The Opportunity: Now is an exciting time to join one of the Waterloo Area's and Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers for 2024! We are growing and looking to add an Intermediate Business Systems Analyst, Data role to our Technology team.

Come join one of the Waterloo Region's and Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers for 2024!

The role will contribute to Equitable's Data Hub vision by documenting business requirements for the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform, using best practices and industry standards. You will be responsible for analyzing business requirements, designing, and executing test plans, and reporting on test results. You will also work closely with developers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure that the deliverables meet the business needs and quality standards.

As a mutual-owned company, our focus is completely on our clients. With today's clients, we know to be nimble and responsive to our clients' needs to help us reach our growth targets. Through our adoption of agile values and principles, we are on a journey to continue offering the best service in the industry, as recommended by advisors, and bring on new experiences to help improve the financial health and security of our clients. As a team we'll discover the right solutions and be on a constant journey of learning while bringing our skills, experience, and ideas together.

The Business Systems Analyst will collaborate with the Architects, DevOps Leads and stakeholders to define target state data solutions. We are an organization that values diverse thinking, rewards both behaviors and delivery, and focuses on growth and continuous improvement. This role is a unique opportunity to join a team that is at the beginning of a multi-year growth plan whose work will have direct impact on company direction, our customers, and our industry.

This role will be accountable for contributing to the data solution in the Microsoft Azure world. Working closely with current BI team members and business users to address all data and reporting needs for the entire organization.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency across all data sources in the Azure space
• Gather and document business requirements from clients and stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications using Azure DevOps
• Develop and maintain test cases, test scripts, and test data using Azure Test Plans
• Execute test cases, both manually and using automated tools such as Selenium, Jira, or TestRail
• Identify, report, and track software defects and issues using Azure DevOps
• Perform regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing using Azure DevOps
• Collaborate with developers and project managers to resolve issues and ensure software quality using Azure DevOps
• Provide feedback and suggestions for software improvement and enhancement using Azure DevOps
• Prepare and present test reports and metrics to clients and stakeholders
• Stay updated with the latest Azure cloud technologies and best practices

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
• Three years of experience in business analysis and quality assurance testing using Microsoft Azure cloud technologies
• Experience with software development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
• Experience in agile methodologies and DevOps tools.
• Experience with testing tools, such as Selenium, Jira, or TestRail
• Knowledge of SQL, HTML, XML, and other scripting languages
• Knowledge of web, mobile, and desktop applications
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Attention to detail and quality orientation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

What's in it for you:

• A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
• Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program
• An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
• Immediate enrollment in the company's pension program with employer matching
• Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
• Tuition support and specialized program assistance
• An onsite, full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
• Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration
  

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

• Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)
• Undergo a criminal background check

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