QA Automation Architect—Build AI-Driven Testing

Optix; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech startup located in Metro Vancouver is looking for a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to design and build a pioneering automated QA practice. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software Quality Assurance, especially in automation, and will contribute to the development of AI-assisted QA workflows. The company offers a competitive compensation package, health coverage, stock options, and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary compensation

Employee Stock Option Plan

Health and dental coverage

Collaborative team culture

Personal and professional growth opportunities

Healthy snacks and coffee

Team lunches and socials

Annual health and fitness credit

Fun offsite activities

Flexible hybrid workplace plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software QA with a focus on test automation.
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining automated test suites.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adopt modern testing approaches.

Responsibilities

• Create and own Optix's QA strategy including processes and quality standards.
• Build automated test suites that scale with a fast-moving product.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product to integrate QA early in the development cycle.

Skills

Test automation

Automated test suites creation

PHP/Laravel

JavaScript frameworks

REST/GraphQL API testing

CI/CD systems

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Strong communication

AI-specific testing

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

PHPUnit

Pest

Postman

k6

Job description

A growing tech startup located in Metro Vancouver is looking for a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to design and build a pioneering automated QA practice. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software Quality Assurance, especially in automation, and will contribute to the development of AI-assisted QA workflows. The company offers a competitive compensation package, health coverage, stock options, and a flexible hybrid work environment.