QA Analyst/ QA Specialist

📸 QA Analyst / QA Specialist (Media, Data & Multi-Platform) Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 CAD Location: Toronto, ON Work Model: Hybrid / Remote (Canada-based) ✨ The Opportunity We’re a growing media and technology company looking for a highly detail-oriented QA Analyst/Specialist to take clear ownership of quality across our entire software ecosystem. This role is for someone who is comfortable going through software with a fine-tooth comb, identifying issues others miss, and clearly calling out what needs to change so it can be fixed properly. You’ll be testing a complex, real-world platform that includes: A Windows desktop application A web portal A mobile app Photo & video capture, processing, and delivery Scheduling, registration, and data tabulation systems Emerging AI-driven features If you’re thorough, opinionated about quality (in a constructive way), and communicate clearly without being noisy or political, this role will suit you well. 🎯 Key Responsibilities Cross-Platform Functional Testing Execute deep functional, integration, and regression testing across: Windows desktop application (Windows OS only) Web application (cross-browser testing) Mobile application Validate data flow, system interactions, and failure points across platforms Photo & Video Quality Assurance Test media capture, file handling, exports, uploads, and playback Proactively surface issues related to: File corruption Large or inconsistent file sizes Low-resolution or degraded media Failed, partial, or delayed uploads Data Validation & Tabulation Rigorously test scheduling, registration, and tabulation logic Validate calculations, totals, rankings, and record integrity Identify discrepancies and clearly flag actionable fixes for developers Test Planning & Ownership Design and maintain clear, structured test plans, test cases, and scripts Translate product requirements and real-world usage into practical test scenarios Continuously improve test coverage based on observed issues Defect Reporting & Follow-Through Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects using tools like Jira and Azure. Ensure issues are: Clearly reproducible Properly scoped Actionable for development Speak up when fixes are incomplete or introduce regressions Task Coordination & Development Support Assist in organizing, prioritizing, and tracking software development tasks related to QA findings Help break down larger issues into clear, actionable development tasks Support sprint planning and backlog grooming from a quality and risk perspective Monitor task progress to ensure fixes are completed correctly and on schedule Flag stalled, unclear, or under-scoped work that may impact quality or timelines Real-World & Production Environment Testing Test software under real-world conditions, including unreliable networks, large data volumes, and time-sensitive workflows Identify failure modes that occur in live production environments, not just ideal test cases Validate recovery behavior after crashes, power loss, network drops, or partial data writes Evaluate usability and error messaging for non-technical operators working under time pressure Collaboration & Communication Work closely with the CTO, Project Manager, and Developers Communicate findings clearly, directly, and respectfully Advocate for software quality and integrity 🔑 Essential Skills & Qualifications 3+ years of professional QA or software testing experience Mandatory experience with at least one of: Photo or video processing software Media file handling systems Data-heavy or tabulation-driven applications Proven experience testing Windows desktop, web, and mobile applications Strong attention to detail and structured thinking Comfortable raising concerns, asking for changes, and defending quality decisions 🌟 Nice-to-Have (Assets) Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) Database testing experience using SQL QA certifications (e.g., ISTQB) 💼 Compensation $85,000 – $95,000 CAD, based on experience and domain expertise If this sounds like a fit, we’d like to hear from you. Apply with your resume and a brief note outlining your QA experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr