QA Engineer

Akkodis; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in technology is seeking an experienced QA Engineer in Calgary, Alberta, to enhance test automation processes. In this role, you will collaborate with Agile teams, lead test strategies using tools like Selenium and Cucumber, and leverage AI-driven methodologies for quality assurance. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in QA, with a strong emphasis on automation and Agile workflows. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting rapid deployment cycles.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of QA experience, with 5–6 years preferred.
• Strong expertise in Test Automation specifically with Selenium.
• Familiarity with AI tools and concepts of prompt engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute test automation strategies using Selenium, Cucumber, and Playwright.
• Collaborate with Agile teams during sprint planning and stand-ups.
• Identify defects and maintain performance standards.

Skills

Test Automation

Selenium

Collaboration with Agile teams

SQL

AI tools

Tools

JIRA Cloud

CI/CD Pipelines

Cucumber

Playwright

Job description

A global leader in financial services technology, leveraging AI-powered tools and automation to deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

About This Opportunity:

We’re seeking an experienced QA Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on test automation and AI-driven quality assurance. You’ll collaborate with product managers and development teams to ensure high-quality releases in rapid delivery cycles.

What You’ll Do:

✔ Lead and execute test automation strategies using Selenium, Cucumber, and Playwright

✔ Collaborate with Agile teams and participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

✔ Coordinate testing efforts, identify defects, and maintain high standards of performance

✔ Utilize AI tools (including prompt engineering) to enhance test coverage and efficiency

✔ Work with CI/CD pipelines and JIRA Cloud for test management

✔ Support production releases and rapid deployment cycles

What You Bring:

✅ 3–5 years of QA experience (5–6 years preferred)

✅ Strong expertise in Test Automation (Selenium is a must; Cucumber, Playwright, Jenkins are highly desirable)

✅ Familiarity with AI tools and prompt engineering concepts

✅ Solid understanding of Agile workflows and ability to collaborate with Product Managers

✅ SQL knowledge for queries and data validation

✅ Experience with JIRA Cloud and CI/CD pipelines

Nice to Have:

• Financial services or banking industry experience
• Production support background
• Experience in rapid release environments