QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer – EstateablyJoin to apply for the QA Automation Engineer role at Estateably2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsAbout The RoleThe QA Automation Engineer ensures the reliability, performance, and quality of our software products through a balanced mix of automation and manual testing. You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to define testing strategies, build automation where it adds the most value, and support high-quality releases. The ideal candidate thrives in both hands‑on manual testing and automation development.What You Can ExpectManual TestingPerform manual functional, regression, acceptance, and exploratory testing.Validate end‑to‑end workflows and identify usability or functional issues.Reproduce, investigate, and clearly document defects.Collaborate with product and engineering to understand expected behavior and verify fixes.Test Planning & CollaborationParticipate in requirements and design discussions to define verification protocols.Analyze specifications to determine test scenarios and both manual and automation coverage.Work closely with developers, product managers, and QA peers to ensure comprehensive testing.Automation Design & ImplementationIdentify high‑impact areas suitable for automation.Design and implement scalable UI, API, and regression automation.Maintain and enhance automation scripts and framework components.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.Execution, Analysis & ReportingExecute manual and automated tests, analyze results, and investigate failures.Triage and reproduce reported issues, identifying root‑cause patterns.Optimize automation to reduce false positives and increase efficiency.Maintain clear test documentation and report key quality metrics.Support & Issue TriageParticipate in the rotational Level 2 support schedule with QA and Engineering peers.Monitor the designated support channel and triage incoming issues.Validate reported problems through manual testing when needed.Provide timely responses, gather details, reproduce issues, and escalate appropriately to Product or Engineering.Required Skill Set & ExperienceBachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a similar field.Advanced programming skills including automation systems and databases.Familiarity with programming script languages including JavaScript and Python.Excellent analytical skills.Detailed knowledge of application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocols.Good written and verbal communication skills.Strong attention to detail.Accounting knowledge or prior experience in financial/accounting systems, enabling effective validation of business logic and data consistency.Strong experience with Playwright and Jest for building and maintaining robust automated test suites.Familiarity with React to understand UI component structures and ensure accurate front‑end testing.Hands‑on experience with API testing, including validation of response structures, authentication flows, and error handling.Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) for validating data persistence and complex query behaviors.Proven experience in End‑to‑End (E2E) test automation, from test planning to execution and reporting.Visual component testing experience, including UI snapshot testing and visual regression workflows.Why EstateablyOver the next 25 years, more than $60 trillion will be transferred between generations— yet professionals and the families they serve are wholly underserved in their tools to navigate the estate and trust administration process. Estateably was founded to change that.Here’s why you’ll want to be part of it:Massive market opportunity: We're tackling one of the largest wealth transfers in history, in an industry overdue for transformation.Rapid growth and adoption: Since launching in 2021, we’ve become the fastest‑growing estate and trust platform in North America, serving 1,000+ firms across Canada and the U.S.Real problems, real impact: Our platform helps fiduciaries handle complex, sensitive workflows that directly affect professionals and their practices.Bold, ambitious vision: We’re not here to make small improvements—we’re rethinking how the industry works from the ground up.What Our Team Has In CommonA hunger to learn fast and continuously.High ownership and accountability for results.A can‑do, solution‑oriented mindset.Strong collaboration skills and a team‑first attitude.Comfort with change and fast‑paced environments.Perks & BenefitsFlexible hours & remote work.Participation in our company Employee Stock Option Plan.Yearly bonus based on performance.Full participation in our company’s group health, dental, and virtual medicine plans.Wellness Benefit.Computer equipment.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionQuality AssuranceIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Estateably by 2xGet notified about new Quality Assurance Automation Engineer jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr