QA Automation Engineer

As a Software Quality Engineer, you'll join our clients dynamic Accounts Payable software development team, where they leverage cutting-edge technology stacks such as PHP, TypeScript, and C#.NET.

Their robust platform includes web-based applications built on React/GraphQL frameworks and a crucial desktop utility that synchronizes Windows-based customer data. Additionally, our in-house React Native app offers mobile access to data for iOS and Android users.

Hosted entirely on AWS, our environment fosters a DevOps culture aimed at achieving CI/CD excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Left on Quality:
   Collaborate early with Product and Development teams to understand feature scope, clarify requirements, and provide input on whether solutions should be general across integrations or feature specific.
• Test Planning and Execution:
   Write clear, structured manual test cases and perform impact analysis for regression, acceptance, integration, exploratory, and edge case testing.
• Embedding Quality Early:
   Work with developers through pair testing and support them in integrating quality checks and exploratory testing practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Test Automation:
   Maintain and enhance our existing end-to-end automation framework in 
  TypeScript
  . Collaborate closely with developers to identify test gaps and recommend unit or integration tests where appropriate.
• Ad-Hoc Testing & Flexibility:
   Ability to work with unplanned or fast-moving testing tasks, working alongside developers to ensure features are validated during development.
• Process Documentation & QA Artifacts:
   Maintain and update test documentation, ensuring it's accessible and aligned across stakeholders. Includes documentation for new features, existing functionality, and regression suites. This documentation will serve as reference for requirements for new functionality.
• Technical Proficiency:
   Daily use of 
  Linux CLI
   for basic operations. Experience writing code with 
  JavaScript/TypeScript
  , or other languages such as 
  PHP, C#/.NET, or Python
  . Proficient in automation frameworks like 
  Cypress, Selenium, or WebdriverIO
  , and comfortable working in 
  Linux
   or 
  macOS
   environments.
• QA Experience:
   4+ years of hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing of web applications, along with testing desktop software and third-party service integrations. Collaborates effectively with developers and product managers to clarify requirements, identify risks early, and support quality throughout the development lifecycle. Experienced in troubleshooting issues across different layers of the application.
• Agile and DevOps Practices:
   Strong understanding of 
  Agile methodologies
  , 
  CI/CD pipelines
  , and experience using tools like 
  Jira
   for task and bug tracking.
• Strong Communication & Ownership:
   Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage QA from project kickoff to delivery. Skilled at prioritizing tasks, estimating test effort, and aligning with timelines.
• Technical Proficiency (continued):
   Experience in using the 
  Linux command line
   for daily operations. Skilled in writing code with 
  JavaScript/TypeScript
  , and familiar with additional languages such as 
  PHP, C#/.NET, and Python
  . Proficient in automation frameworks including 
  Cypress, WebdriverIO, or Selenium
  . Comfortable working in both 
  Linux
   and 
  macOS
   environments.
• Technologies:
   
  PHP, TypeScript, C#.NET, React, GraphQL, React Native, AWS

Experience:

• Software testing: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay Rate:
   $45 – $50 per hour (based on experience)
• Hours:
   8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PST, Monday to Friday
• Contract Duration:
   12 Months
• Engagement Options:
• Payroll
• Independent Contractor
• Corporation to Corporation (C2C)
• Location:
   Remote (Canada)

How to Apply

Submit your application in LinkedIn or
Send your resume to: 

Job Type: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months