Quality Assurance Analyst

KEV Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education technology provider in Toronto is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure the functionality and quality of software products through rigorous testing and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in software quality assurance and strong SQL skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, meaningful benefits, and a hybrid work schedule, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible PTO

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid model with work flexibility

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Experience in functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Proficiency in SQL for data validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed test plans and cases.
• Perform functional and regression testing across multiple platforms.
• Track and manage defects using Jira.

Skills

Functional testing

Regression testing

Integration testing

SQL skills

Agile methodologies

Jira proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Overview

At KEV, we help school districts eliminate the school finance blind spot. Our platform gives district finance teams real-time visibility and traceability into every dollar collected at the school level; whether it's cash, check, or digital. From field trips to fundraisers, we help them manage every dollar with confidence. More than 26,000 schools across North America trust KEV to manage over $4 billion annually. By unifying payments, accounting, and reporting, KEV simplifies life for bookkeepers, builds trust with parents, and gives finance leaders the oversight their current systems cannot. It\'s how we help schools stay compliant, reduce risk, and focus on what matters most, student success.

Backed by Five Arrows, the PE arm of Rothschild & Co., KEV is investing more than ever to support K–12 in a world of tighter budgets, rising scrutiny, and fast-changing tech. We\'re headquartered in Toronto, with offices across North America. If you\'re excited by the idea of building tech that protects schools, empowers finance teams, and improves education through better systems, KEV is the place for you.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to join our IT team. Reporting to the Manager, Development, this role is responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of our software products through rigorous testing, defect tracking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other team members to understand requirements and create functional, regression, integration, and system testing across multiple platforms and environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing across multiple platforms and environments
• Utilize SQL to create, execute, and validate data-driven test scenarios and verify back-end processes
• Track and manage defects using Jira or similar tools, ensuring timely resolution and retesting
• Document and maintain test documentation in Confluence for knowledge sharing and future reference
• Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and other stakeholders in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Continuously identify, suggest, and implement improvements in QA processes and testing strategies
• Ensure all software releases meet the required quality standards before deployment

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including functional, regression, integration, and system testing across multiple platforms and environments
• Experience writing and executing SQL queries for data validation
• Proficiency in Jira for defect tracking and Agile project management
• Experience working with Confluence for documentation and collaboration
• In-depth knowledge of defect tracking processes and tools
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-driven with the ability to work autonomously with full accountability for the work
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing quality issues
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a cross-functional team

Why You\'ll Love Working at KEV

• Make a real difference every day – Your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities.
• The KEV Way – A culture of questioning, improving, and innovating focused on how this helps our schools and students.
• Grow with us – Real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career with support along the way.
• Work alongside excellence – A team with integrity, collaboration, and accountability.
• Celebrate Community and Culture – Team-building, customer insights, townhalls, and recognition from peers.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation – Fair, competitive pay.
• Meaningful benefits – Well-being for work and home.
• Professional development – KEV Academy, KEV University, onboarding and skill-building.
• Hybrid model – 3 days in the office with flexibility the rest of the week.
• Flexible PTO – Close to 4 weeks of vacation plus holidays.
• Office perks – Snack bar and occasional catered lunches.

Role Details

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Quality Assurance
• Industries : Software Development