Manual QA Analyst

Aquanow; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Canada is looking for a Manual QA Analyst to ensure the quality of its digital asset platform. In this role, you will collaborate with developers and product managers to create and execute test plans. Strong experience in manual testing and familiarity with QA tools is essential. This position offers a full-time opportunity in an inclusive environment, focusing on advancing your QA career while shaping the future of digital finance.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with manual testing in a professional environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Experience with software testing across various domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases.
• Perform thorough functional and regression testing.
• Document and track defects using QA tools.

Skills

QA methodology understanding

Manual testing experience

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

Base pay range

CA$80,000.00/yr - CA$100,000.00/yr

About us

Aquanow is a trading and technology company powering the next generation of financial services. We’re at the forefront of the rapidly evolving digital asset space, empowering businesses to navigate the complexities of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. As a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, we offer innovative services in cryptocurrency trading, liquidity management, and secure digital asset storage. Our platform is built to deliver seamless, scalable, and reliable solutions that cater to the needs of institutional clients and businesses seeking to unlock the potential of digital finance. Aquanow is committed to driving growth and shaping the future of the digital economy by offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and advancement in the world of digital assets.

Your Contribution to Our Growth

As a Manual QA Analyst at Aquanow, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality of our digital asset platform. Working closely with developers, product managers, and QA leads, you'll be responsible for creating and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases that validate both frontend and backend functionalities. You’ll contribute to building a strong quality assurance culture by identifying defects and collaborating with the development team to enhance product reliability.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to advance their QA career. You’ll conduct thorough testing across various features, documenting issues and ensuring that they are resolved before deployment. If you're passionate about quality and want to make a tangible impact on our products and services, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases based on product specifications and user stories.
• Work closely with SDETs to identify automation scenarios.
• Perform thorough functional testing, regression testing, and exploratory testing to identify bugs and ensure a smooth user experience.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to clearly define acceptance criteria and improve the overall quality of products.
• Document and track defects using our QA tools, providing detailed reports to the development team.
• Participate in daily stand‑ups and sprint planning, contributing to the agile development process.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation for test cases and testing outcomes, and participate in knowledge sharing with the QA team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on testing processes and tools.

We’d Love to See

• Deep understanding of QA methodology and direct experience with manual testing in a professional environment.
• Experience with software testing across various domains, including frontend and backend.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working within cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of testing tools and bug tracking software (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
• Background or interest in digital payment/financial services and cryptocurrencies.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

These are not strict requirements to thrive in this role. We believe that people can learn and understand technologies if they are willing. We encourage you to still apply if some of the requirements are missing or lacking.

At our offices you will find a group of people that embrace diversity and value performance over pedigree. Every day we draw value from the diverse experiences of our team whose backgrounds include top financial institutions, tech companies and untraditional backgrounds. Our success comes from identifying exceptional people and providing them with the platform to reach their true potential.

Aquanow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, qualified veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other unlawful criterion or circumstance.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance, Engineering, and Information Technology

Industries

Financial Services, IT System Custom Software Development, and Software Development