QA Analyst

Financeit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Medical, dental, vision coverage

RRSP Matching

Parental Leave Top Up

In‑office wellness sessions

Virtual events and team activities

Learning and development

Bonus program

Job summary

Financeit is seeking a QA Analyst to join its product development team. The role blends manual and automated testing to ensure high-quality software, collaborating with developers, designers, and product managers.

You’ll lead automation efforts, mentor juniors, and continuously improve QA processes in a hybrid Canada-wide environment. With 5+ years in QA, ISTQB asset, and experience with Ruby, RSpec, and CI/CD, you’ll help shape testing strategies, write robust test docs, and deliver end-to-end

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience with a strong focus on both manual and automated testing (ISTQB certification or equivalent is an asset
• Proficient in test automation tools and frameworks, including Ruby (or another OOP language), RSpec, CI/CD pipelines, and cross-browser/mobile testing
• Experience of the software testing lifecycle (STLC) - requirement analysis, gap analysis, test case creation, execution, and automation
• Strong background working within Agile/DevOps methodologies
• Experience partnering with developers-in-test, leading knowledge-sharing sessions, and communicating system flaws constructively
• A proactive, adaptable quick-learner who can manage complex projects and pivot easily when priorities shift
• Able to communicate effectively and constructively when identifying flaws in a system, process, or situation
• Experience collaborating with developers-in-test to design, implement, and maintain automation test scripts.

Responsibilities

• Perform upstream testing and analysis to prevent bugs from entering the product.
• Report, track, and manage defects, ensuring they are properly documented, prioritized, and resolved.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and designers, to ensure alignment on quality goals and requirement analysis.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA analysts, sharing best practices and promoting a culture of quality by being a user advocate within the team.
• Continuously evaluate and improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Work independently with minimal guidance to deliver high-quality testing outcomes.
• Execute end-to-end testing processes for integration, system, functional, and UAT testing.
• Provide clear test reports to Product Managers and QA Managers to keep the team updated on progress.
• Cultivate the culture of ownership, shift left methodologies and radical feedback in scrum ceremonies.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate test case creation, optimize testing workflows, and write automation scripts.
• Lead the automation effort by creating and maintaining automated test scripts using industry-standard tools.

Job description

Who we are:

Financeit is a point-of-sale financing provider serving some of the largest home improvement and retail organizations in Canada. Our platform helps businesses close more sales by offering customers affordable monthly payment options for their next big home improvement, vehicle or retail purchase.

We are small enough that you can make an impact within the company and large enough to make an impact in the market. Financeit is a company where collaboration, inclusivity, fairness, and respect aren’t just ideas that get talked about, but are part of who we are. If such a workplace intrigues you, we hope you’ll join us.

About the role:

We are looking for a QA Analyst to join our product development team. We’re searching for passionate candidates looking to work with a great team of Developers, Front End Developers, Designers & Product Managers. With a mix of manual and automated testing techniques you’ll use industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies to ensure quality.

What you’ll do:

• Perform upstream testing and analysis to prevent bugs from entering the product.
• Report, track, and manage defects, ensuring they are properly documented, prioritized, and resolved.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and designers, to ensure alignment on quality goals and requirement analysis.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA analysts, sharing best practices and promoting a culture of quality by being a user advocate within the team.
• Continuously evaluate and improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Work independently with minimal guidance to deliver high-quality testing outcomes.
• Execute end-to-end testing processes for integration, system, functional, and UAT testing.
• Provide clear test reports to Product Managers and QA Managers to keep the team updated on progress.
• Cultivate the culture of ownership, shift left methodologies and radical feedback in scrum ceremonies.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate test case creation, optimize testing workflows, and write automation scripts.
• Lead the automation effort by creating and maintaining automated test scripts using industry-standard tools.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of QA experience with a strong focus on both manual and automated testing (ISTQB certification or equivalent is an asset
• Proficient in test automation tools and frameworks, including Ruby (or another OOP language), RSpec, CI/CD pipelines, and cross-browser/mobile testing
• Experience of the software testing lifecycle (STLC) - specifically requirement analysis, gap analysis, test case creation, execution, and automation, and a solid understanding of the "test pyramid."
• Strong background working within Agile/DevOps methodologies
• Experience partnering with developers-in-test, leading knowledge-sharing sessions, and communicating system flaws constructively
• A proactive, adaptable quick-learner who can manage complex projects and pivot easily when priorities shift
• Able to communicate effectively and constructively when identifying flaws in a system, process, or situation
• Experience collaborating with developers-in-test to design, implement, and maintain automation test scripts.

Winner of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, twice. We offer more than just the basics, take advantage of:

• An award-winning culture with a collaborative & inclusive team.
• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus:
  • Annual Base Salary: $85,000 - $95,000
  • Annual Bonus: 20%
• Committed to flexible work arrangements, offering hybrid workplace options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage + Lifestyle Account.
• RRSP Matching and Parental Leave Top UP Program.
• In office massage, meditation & workout sessions.
• Virtual events such as Lunch & Learns, company parties, fun team activities and charity initiatives.
• Career learning and development programs.

Next Steps:

If what you just read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you are selected to move forward in the process.

Financeit is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives because we know they make our team stronger and our product better. We hire based on talent, potential, and culture add - no matter your background, identity, or life experience, you are welcome here.

We may use AI to support our hiring process. While these tools assist our team, applications are ultimately reviewed and assessed by our recruiters. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let our People Success team know. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and all employment offers are contingent upon a successful background and credit check, among other verifications.