The Position: Do our values align with you? Are you an experienced Senior Software QA Specialist looking to join a dedicated team working together to build rewarding careers and an incredible business? If so, please read on for more information!
Work location: We are a hybrid company with offices in Calgary and Toronto. We spend much of our time working remotely but also meet regularly in our offices. Only candidates that can regularly work in either of these locations will be considered.
The Senior Software QA Specialist is a full-time hybrid role reporting to the Head of Engineering. This role encompasses the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of QA processes across both manual and automated testing. The specialist will setup stable QA process, design and maintain test frameworks, develop automation coverage, and mentor other QA team members while collaborating with Product and Engineering to ensure that releases meet rigorous standards for quality, security, and compliance.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years of QA experience including both manual and automated testing.
- Proven automation experience and strong knowledge of at least one automation framework like Playwright, Puppeteer, etc.
- Prior experience with tools such as TestRail, RTM, XRay
- Strong understanding of structured QA methodology
- Ability to differentiate between QA and QC in an Agile environment
- Prior experience or exposure to setting up QA best practices and a strong QA process
- Good knowledge of SQL and ability to code in at least one scripting language such as TypeScript, JavaScript
- Familiarity with API testing and data validation (Postman, SQL, ETL).
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with strong defect management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; a self-starter, comfortable working with complex systems, eager to take on a wide range of responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote/hybrid team environment.
It would be great if you also have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
- Experience with data-intensive applications in regulated industries.
- Experience with mobile and web-based SaaS products.
- Exposure to applications developed with Angular, Node.js/Scala, Java and PostgreSQL is an asset.
- Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud testing practices (AWS preferred).
- Familiarity with AI-driven or model-based testing tools.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior QA engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, execute, and maintain both manual and automated test cases and suites.
- Participate in the entire SDLC following Agile process best practices
- Lead the creation and improvement of QA frameworks, tools, and documentation.
- Drive the transition from manual to automated testing for core features.
- Define test strategies, plans, and coverage matrices to ensure completeness.
- Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and product owners to ensure testability of features.
- Participate in defect triage, root-cause analysis, and post-release reviews.
- Maintain QA artifacts for compliance, audits, and process traceability.
- Mentor intermediate and junior QA team members to strengthen overall team capability.
- Continuously evaluate QA tools and practices to increase efficiency and coverage.
Technologies we use:
- Scala, Java, Spring framework, Apache Spark, PostgreSQL, Node.JS, Angular2+, MongoDB, Bitbucket, AWS hosting with Docker, Jenkins, Microsoft suite (Office 365, Teams)
What we offer:
- Flexible work hours (Core working hours 10:00AM to 3:00PM).
- Autonomy with a wide range of responsibilities, opportunities for advancement, and cross-disciplinary exposure.
- Stock options so you can realize the value created with your work in the organization.
- The opportunity to put your skills to work, add milestones to your resume, and be part of something great from the early stages of a promising business.
- Interactive and supportive remote workplace culture.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Paid time off and Benefits.
