Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Information Technology (IT)

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

As part of PwC Canada’s Products & Technology organization, this role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute towards cutting-edge Gen AI solutions that will shape how PwC delivers value to our clients and our people. You will have an opportunity to work with a team of talented technology and business specialists to design and develop tailored Generative AI tools that transform key areas of our business and to foster a culture of innovation within PwC.

As a Gen AI Senior QA Analyst, your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining both manual and automated testing procedures, as well as conducting functional, system, integration, and performance testing. You will collaborate closely with development and product management teams to ensure Gen AI technology solutions undergo comprehensive testing and meet acceptance criteria.

Your role as a Gen AI Senior QA Analyst will be instrumental in delivering high-quality solutions that meet and exceed PwC's commitment to innovation, client satisfaction, and continued technological growth.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of 

As a Gen AI Senior QA Analyst at the Senior Associate level, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:   

Participate in all testing activities during the agile product implementation process, ensuring the quality and reliability of our Gen AI solutions

Facilitate communication between development teams, UX/UI designers, and product managers to ensure alignment on project goals and quality standards 

Contribute to insights, risk evaluations, and estimation discussions, ensuring that testing considerations are well-integrated into project planning 

Analyze project requirements, user feedback, and architectural and design documents to ensure completeness and testability 

Formulate and execute robust test strategies tailored to the specific requirements of Gen AI projects 

Craft comprehensive test plans and test cases 

Update test documentation and create comprehensive reports while maintaining traceability back to project requirements 

Investigate and determine the source of problems, which may include identifying test deficiencies or deviations from requirements 

Utilize defect tracking system to record, trace, and drive the resolution of defects and issues discovered during testing 

Assist in reproducing issues and conducting root cause analysis to facilitate swift resolution 

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve 

Experience performing different types of testing for complex applications and automated testing tools/platforms 

Software development tools and defect tracking systems like Azure DevOps, Jira 

Automation testing tools (Playwright, JMeter, SoapUI, Postman) 

Database experience (SQL) 

Knowledge of Python for Gen AI development and testing 

Exposure to designing and executing AI prompt engineering and testing scenarios, ensuring the robustness of AI and large language models 

Working with high level UX principles such as user stories, persona building, prototype/prototype development approaches and information architecture and customer/product research methodologies (e.g., A/B testing and MVT) 

Experience with Agile methodologies 

Ability to understand the big picture and also delve into details 

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.  
 

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 
 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, API Management, Application Development, Application Frameworks, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Software, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Requirements Analysis, C++ Programming Language, Client Management, Code Review, Coding Standards, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Creativity, Debugging, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation {+ 30 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.