Quality Assurance Functional Specialist

Responsibilities

• Lead QAT strategy, governance, and risk management aligned with business requirements and system architecture.
• Own end-to-end UAT planning, including designing test scenarios, managing project releases, and providing go/no-go recommendations.
• Act as a Functional QA Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex HR systems and integrations.
• Drive test execution and defect resolution, managing triage and root cause analysis in collaboration with development teams.
• Manage stakeholders and resources by forecasting testing efforts and maintaining professional communication regarding status and priorities.
• Coach and mentor team members to promote high standards in testing practices and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes and contribute to automation strategies.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business/Management, or an Engineering-related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Proficiency with JIRA.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English (B1+ level).

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the banking sector.
• Experience working with SAP, specifically within payroll modules.
• Proven experience leading Quality Assurance teams or acting as a QA Test Manager.
• Understanding of ITIL processes (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Demonstrated experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test documentation.

About the Company

Scotiabank is a leading global financial institution. This role is based in the ScotiaTech hub in Bogota, Colombia, a purpose-driven technology center designed to support the Bank's innovative technology systems and processes in an inclusive, high-performing culture.