Quality Assurance Engineer

Ndax; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cryptocurrency trading platform on a mission to empower Canadians in digital finance. As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring software quality by developing and executing tests. Your expertise in test automation, particularly with tools like Cypress and Appium, will help maintain high standards in product launches. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to innovative solutions while enjoying an inclusive workplace recognized as one of Canada's Best Workplaces. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development Opportunities

Bonus - Awards - Gifts

Stock Option Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in test automation using Cypress or Appium.
• Extensive understanding of software QA methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements and create detailed test plans and cases.
• Design and execute automation scripts using open source tools.
• Track quality assurance metrics and monitor debugging results.

Skills

Test Automation

Software Quality Assurance

SQL

Scripting Languages

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

API Testing

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Engineering

Tools

Cypress

Appium

Job description

As one of Canada's largest and fastest growing cryptocurrency trading platforms, NDAX has set the bar high for the country's fintech industry and is constantly leading the way in terms of security and innovation. We're on a mission to empower more Canadians to unlock the full potential of digital finance. To address the various needs in the Canadian cryptocurrency space, NDAX has assembled a multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds, including finance, technology, engineering, compliance, marketing, and more.

We're proud to have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) engineer to develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality.

The QA Assurance Engineer role plays an important part in our company's product development process. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs, while being cost-effective. If you hold an engineering background and enjoy providing end-to-end solutions to software quality problems, we'd like to meet you.

Responsibilities

1. Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
2. Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
3. Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
4. Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
5. Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
6. Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
7. Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
8. Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
9. Monitor debugging process results
10. Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions
11. Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
12. Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies

Requirements

1. 2+ years of experience in test automation using Cypress or Appium
2. Demonstrated experience in software quality assurance
3. Extensive understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
4. Proficient in creating clear, concise, and detailed test plans and test cases
5. Practical experience with both white box and black box testing techniques
6. Practical experience with automated testing tools
7. Strong understanding of SQL and scripting languages
8. Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
9. Experience in API performance and/or security testing is advantageous
10. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Benefits

1. Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
2. Life Insurance
3. Paid Time Off
4. Training & Development Opportunities
5. Bonus - Awards - Gifts
6. Stock Option Plan