QA Engineer

Athennian; Calgary; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Athennian is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to ensure their software products meet high-quality standards. The role involves developing and executing test plans, collaborating across teams, and utilizing various testing frameworks and tools. This position offers a hybrid working model with flexible benefits designed to support employee well-being.

Benefits

Minimum of three weeks vacation

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Work-from-home allowance

Flexible parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years in software testing (manual and automated).
• Expertise in web applications and API testing.
• Proven ability to improve automated testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Perform API and integration testing using Postman.
• Collaborate with developers to define acceptance criteria.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Selenium

Robot Framework

Postman

MongoDB Compass

Job description

Company Overview
Athennian increases trust in business. Our products help legal, finance, and tax teams be transaction and audit-ready by organizing business entity and corporate structure information. Over 370,000 business entities in almost every country are managed on Athennian to automate workflows for ownership, company secretarial, governance, tax, and compliance.

About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting into the Director of Development, you will play a vital role in ensuring our software products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. This role requires a proactive approach to testing, a deep understanding of QA principles, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional results.

What You'll Do

• Test Design & Execution:
• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts
• Perform manual, exploratory, and automated testing to identify defects
• Quality Assurance Practices:
• Collaborate with developers to define and review acceptance criteria
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify, document, and address quality issues
• Technical Testing:
• Perform API and integration testing with tools like Postman, Insomnia, or SOAP UI
• Utilize automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Robot Framework) to improve coverage
• Conduct performance testing to assess system responsiveness and stability
• Familiarity with core automated testing and version control concepts (e.g., XPath, implicit/explicit assertions, branch core Git code push/pull/merge)
• Tools & Processes:
• Utilize Git for version control; collaborate in Agile environments
• Document tests and results using Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Verify data using database clients (e.g., MongoDB Compass, Robo 3T)
• Contribute to team-established coding patterns and relevant best practices
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay updated on industry best practices, tools, and methodologies
• Innovate and optimize testing processes to enhance efficiency and reliability
  
  
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience & Skills:
• 2+ years in software testing (manual and automated) with strong QA methodologies and processes
• Expertise in web applications, API, and performance testing; skilled in automated test strategy improvement
• Proven ability to execute and improve automated testing strategies
• Technical knowledge of change management and test case generation techniques
• Technical Proficiency:
• Familiarity with generative AI tools and their application in testing
• Proficiency in testing frameworks (Selenium, Robot Framework) and tools (Ghost Inspector)
• Experience with database testing and query tools like MongoDB Compass or Robo 3T
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across teams
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with awareness of team communication preferences
• Able to create clear documentation used by the QA team
  
  
  
  
  

Nice To Have Skills

• Experience in performance testing and familiarity with related tools.Prior experience in Agile or DevOps environments
  
  
  
  
  

Location

We have embraced a distributed model of working to reach the best talent in the world. While some roles may require proximity to our Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver offices, roles based outside our office locations can be remote in Canada and the US. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in the US and Canada.

Our Culture

Our company thrives in a fast-paced startup environment where every team member plays a critical role in driving success. We value ambitious, results-driven individuals who are not only proactive in identifying opportunities but are also committed to going the extra mile. In our culture, collaboration and initiative fuel our growth as we embrace new challenges, learn constantly, and move quickly to seize opportunities. If you're a go-getter who thrives on impact and thrives in a dynamic setting, you'll fit right in. Our values are:

Outcome Driven: We focus on setting ambitious goals and achieving measurable results, valuing success by the outcomes we deliver.

Wide Responsibility: Our team is empowered to shape success, taking ownership from problem identification to solution implementation.

Learning Mindset: We embrace curiosity, rejecting the status quo and encouraging continuous learning and agility.

Strategic Speed: We make fast, effective decisions and embrace a bias for action to seize opportunities quickly.

Benefits at Athennian

We’re a remote-first company built on trust, autonomy, and accountability. With that flexibility comes responsibility — we’re a lean team where everyone is expected to bring their full effort and expertise. We believe in real work-life balance: every employee starts with a minimum of three weeks of vacation, five sick days, and six personal or flex days, plus a company-wide winter holiday shutdown so everyone can rest and recharge together.

Our benefits are designed to support your well-being in meaningful ways. You’ll have access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account to help cover additional expenses. We also offer flexible parental leave benefits, including options for top-ups or additional paid time off — because family matters. And to help you get set up for success from day one, we provide a work-from-home allowance.