Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Westland Insurance Group

$89K — $112K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Quality Assurance focusing on automation and scalable test suites
  • Experience with Agile environments and CI/CD integration
  • Proficient in testing web-based and SaaS applications including APIs and data flows
  • Ability to write automation scripts in Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python
  • Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and risk analysis
  • Detail-oriented and proactive with experience in mentoring and process improvement

Responsibilities

  • Lead the automation-first QA strategy and define testing scope and risks
  • Build and maintain automated test suites for UI, API, and integration
  • Plan and execute comprehensive testing activities, providing insights for releases
  • Monitor quality metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement
  • Troubleshoot test failures and manage defect resolution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to QA processes

Benefits

  • Flexible paid Values Days for personal celebrations
  • Paid Volunteer Days for community engagement
  • Competitive annual short-term incentive program
  • Financial assistance for professional development courses
  • Supportive and inclusive workplace culture with growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Westland Insurance Group Ltd has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer. This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Surrey, BC Head Office.

As the Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, you will play a key role within our Application Development Team, defining and owning end-to-end quality for assigned applications and releases. You will champion an automation-first and AI-augmented testing approach that enhances product quality, reduces risk, and accelerates delivery.

You will lead the development of test strategy, quality standards, and automation architecture while embedding quality throughout the development lifecycle and ensuring alignment with secure SDLC practices. You will also provide data-driven release recommendations and mentor QA team members to continuously elevate testing practices across the organization.

Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $89,600 - $112,000, with a 35-hour work week. Your rate of pay will be determined based on your individual qualifications and experience, while considering internal equity.

Westland also offers a competitive annual short-term incentive program that enables employees to share in the rewards of the business and emphasizes the measures that are key to our success.

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training/development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.

Interested in learning more?

Why you\'ll love Westland:
  • An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
  • Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
  • Autonomy to drive your own success
  • Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
  • A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
  • Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
  • Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients

Why we\'ll love You:
  • You have 5+ years of experience in QA, with a strong focus on test automation and building reliable, scalable test suites across UI, API, integration, and regression testing
  • You\'re comfortable working in Agile (or similar) environments and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines and secure SDLC practices
  • You have experience testing web-based or SaaS applications, including APIs, integrations, and data flows
  • You can write automation code using at least one language (Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python) and have worked with tools like Selenium and Postman
  • You\'re a strong problem solver who can troubleshoot issues, analyze root causes, and clearly communicate risks and recommendations
  • You are organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with experience mentoring others, improving processes, and ideally bringing QA/Agile certification or exposure to AI-driven testing tools


Once here, you\'ll:
  • Lead and continuously improve an automation-first QA approach by defining test scope, risks, and coverage goals
  • Build and maintain automated test suites (UI, API, integration) and ensure they run reliably within CI/CD pipelines
  • Plan and execute testing activities, provide clear insights, and support release decisions with go/no-go recommendations
  • Track and monitor quality metrics like test coverage, pass rates, and defects to support better decision-making and continuous improvement
  • Troubleshoot test failures, reduce flaky tests, manage defects through resolution, and support UAT readiness and execution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to QA ceremonies, mentor team members, and help evolve QA standards, frameworks, and AI-driven testing practices


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