Staples Canada

Senior QA Engineer

Staples Canada$85K — $100K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Quality Assurance for eCommerce or digital platforms.
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on expertise with Playwright for test automation.
  • Experience with API testing and validation processes.
  • Proficient in Jira and Xray for managing testing and reporting.
  • Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience integrating automation in CI/CD pipelines.
  • SQL proficiency for backend testing and validation.
  • Familiarity with Git and modern DevOps processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Identify quality gaps and implement preventive testing strategies.
  • Engage in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Lead initiatives for improving test automation and quality metrics.
  • Optimize QA processes for enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Mentor junior QA members in quality engineering best practices.

Benefits

  • Employee discount on products.
  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans (RRSP/DPSP).
  • Performance-driven bonuses.
  • Opportunities for learning and development.
  • Flexible hybrid work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Some of what you will do:

This role defines a Senior QA Engineer position responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of an eCommerce platform through a combination of manual and automated testing practices.

Specifically, You Will:
  • Identify quality gaps and implement preventive testing strategies to minimize future defects.
  • Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, story grooming, and retrospectives.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on test automation, quality metrics, and test coverage.
  • Enhance operational efficiency by optimizing QA processes and practices.
  • Mentor junior QA team members and promote quality engineering best practices across delivery teams.


Some of what you need:
  • 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience supporting eCommerce or customer-facing digital platforms.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Playwright test automation frameworks.
  • Experience with API testing and validation.
  • Experience using Jira and Xray for test management, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum software delivery methodologies.
  • Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency with SQL for data validation and backend testing.
  • Familiarity with Git, source control practices, and modern DevOps workflows.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.


Physical demands/working conditions:

Office environment - Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.

Some of what you will get:
  • Associate discount
  • Health and Dental benefits
  • RRSP/DPSP
  • Performance bonuses
  • Learning & Development programs
  • And more...


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About Staples Canada

Staples Canada is a retailer of office supplies, furniture, and technology products. The company operates more than 300 stores across Canada and offers a range of products, including office supplies, electronics, furniture, and printing services. Staples Canada was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
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