Software Tester

Job title: Software Tester
Location: Saanichton BC V8M 2A5
Duration: 6 months

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud QA Engineer with strong test automation expertise to ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of our cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience building robust automation frameworks and is comfortable working in modern cloud‑native environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright
• Create and execute end-to-end (E2E), UI, API, and integration tests for cloud-based applications
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure high‑quality releases
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
• Perform functional, regression, and performance testing in cloud environments
• Identify defects, log detailed bugs, and work closely with engineering teams for resolution
• Validate microservices, APIs, and distributed system behaviors in cloud platforms
• Contribute to testing best practices, standards, and quality processes
• Monitor test results and maintain test coverage and reliability metrics

Required Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

3 6+ years of experience in QA/Test Automation

Strong Hands-on Experience With

• Cypress for front-end/UI automation
• Playwright for cross-browser automation

Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript.

Experience testing cloud-based applications (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Solid Understanding Of

• REST APIs and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Supertest)
• Microservices architecture
• Agile/Scrum methodologies

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter)
• Knowledge of security testing practices
• Experience with test reporting tools (Allure, Mochawesome, etc.)Exposure to BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber)
• Understanding of observability tools (logs, metrics, tracing)

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Attention to detail and quality mindset
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, agile environment

Nice To Have

• Experience working with event‑driven architectures
• Familiarity with CI/CD quality gates and shift‑left testing
• Experience with cloud testing strategies (scalability, resiliency)

Individuals with power system, energy management, or good knowledge of electrical concepts and who are wanting to start a career in software testing should consider applying to this role. You should have some IT experience to combine with your electrical background.

The position of Software & System Tester is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and professional candidate to really advance their career in software testing. In this fast paced and demanding position you will gain skills and abilities within a highly successful company where you can experience longevity and a team orientated atmosphere. You will not be locked into one aspect of the fundamental test process, you will have involvement and ownership throughout.