Securitization QA Engineer

Job Description

**Location:** Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

**Job Type:** Contract

**Experience:** 7+ Years

**Domain:** Banking / Capital Markets

Job Summary
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We are seeking an experienced **Securitization QA Engineer** with a strong background in Banking and Capital Markets. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience testing securitization platforms, structured finance products, and financial applications. The candidate should be proficient in manual and automation testing, SQL, API testing, and end-to-end validation of financial data.

Must-Have Skills
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* 7+ years of QA experience in Banking or Capital Markets.
* Strong knowledge of **Securitization**, Structured Finance, Asset-Backed Securities (ABS), Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), or Fixed Income products.
* Experience creating test plans, test cases, and executing functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing.
* Hands-on experience with SQL for data validation and database testing.
* Experience with API testing using Postman, Swagger, or similar tools.
* Familiarity with defect tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Good-to-Have Skills
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* Automation testing experience using Selenium, Java, or Python.
* Knowledge of ETL testing and data warehouse validation.
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
* Understanding of financial messaging standards and data flows.
* Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab.

Responsibilities
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* Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for securitization applications.
* Validate financial data, calculations, and reporting across multiple systems.
* Perform functional, regression, integration, API, and end-to-end testing.
* Work closely with Business Analysts, Developers, and Product Owners to understand business requirements.
* Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution.
* Validate data integrity using SQL queries and backend testing.
* Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and release activities.
* Ensure software quality and compliance with banking standards and regulatory requirements.

**Work Authorization:** Must be authorized to work in Canada.