QA Analyst

Havas CX Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Havas CX Canada is looking for a QA Analyst to join our Toronto technology team. This role involves developing and implementing software quality procedures, designing test plans for web and mobile applications, and ensuring the highest level of quality in digital products. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience, proficiency in automated testing, and strong analytical skills. The salary range for this position is CAD $55,000 to $65,000 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a software QA or testing role in Web and Mobile Apps.
• At least 1 year of experience with automated testing.
• Hands-on experience with API testing and HTTP debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software quality procedures and standards.
• Design, write, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Monitor product performance and produce statistical reports.

Skills

Software QA and testing

Analytical skills

Automation with Selenium

API testing

Agile development environments

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Google Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Firebase Analytics

Job description

Havas CX is a leading Digital Marketing and Advertising agency and part of the global Havas Group, one of the world's largest communications organizations based in France. Operating from our Toronto office, we offer a comprehensive suite of services, including Product and Service Design, Website and App Development, Strategy and Analytics, Customer Experience (CX), Design and User Experience (UX), Digital Transformation, and Digital Marketing. We work with a portfolio of prominent clients, delivering high-impact digital experiences through innovation and collaboration.

About the Role

We are seeking a QA Analyst to join our technology team. The ideal candidate is passionate about software quality, possesses strong analytical skills, and thrives in an agile development environment. You will play a crucial role in defining and implementing testing strategies, ensuring the highest level of quality across our digital products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software quality procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Design, write, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases that cover all logic paths.
• Ensure client requirements are fully understood and met throughout the testing process.
• Execute manual testing with a greater focus on shifting towards automation (Playwright/Typescript + Appium)
• Leveraging AI to generate test cases/scripts + debug defects
• Build and script new tools to enhance testing and validation functions.
• Monitor product performance, gather relevant data, and produce statistical reports to guide development improvements.
• Facilitate and optimize product testing processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilize data-driven approaches and statistics to validate testing conclusions.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, advancements, and emerging testing technologies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems, or Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in a software QA or testing role in Web and Mobile Apps.
• At least 1 year of experience with automated testing, including Selenium for web and Appium for mobile applications.
• Experience developing test frameworks, defining test strategies, and selecting automated testing tools.
• Expertise in agile development environments with a proven track record of successful testing implementations.
• Hands-on experience with API testing and HTTP debugging tools such as Charles Proxy or Burp Suite Proxy.
• Proficiency in Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and Firebase Analytics.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Candidates should have familiarity with some of the following technologies:
• Bootstrap, jQuery, Backbone.js, MySQL, XSS, CSRF, AJAX, JSON, RESTful APIs, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration, Source Control, Git, Linux, Apache, Nginx, AWS, MVC, HTML, CSS

Additional Information

This role represents an active vacancy at Havas. You will be joining a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where ideas are encouraged and career development is supported. The base salary range for this position is CAD $55,000 to $65,000, with final compensation determined based on factors such as work location, skills, experience, and background.

Havas uses artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams.