Quality Assurance Analyst

Smythe LLP; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Smythe LLP in Vancouver is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to join our Digital team. You will help ensure that enterprise applications, client-facing solutions, system integrations, and automation platforms deliver reliable, secure, and effective outcomes for users and stakeholders.

This hybrid role offers collaboration with product owners, developers, and business partners, and emphasizes continuous improvement of QA practices while supporting release validation, defect management, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance, application testing, or a related role.
• Experience performing manual testing of web-based or business applications.
• Familiarity with test automation tools or a demonstrated interest in developing automation capabilities.
• Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, test scripts, and supporting documentation for business applications, integrations, and digital solutions.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, user acceptance, smoke, and exploratory testing to validate solution quality and business requirements.
• Test end-to-end business processes, workflows, system integrations, and data flows across multiple applications and platforms.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects through resolution while maintaining accurate testing evidence and records.
• Support testing activities for CRM, ERP, client-facing portals, enterprise applications, and automation platforms.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated testing capabilities, scripts, and reusable QA assets.

Skills

Manual testing

QA tooling interest

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Understanding business processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS or related field

Tools

Test automation tools

Automation scripting

Job description

Description

Quality Assurance Analyst (Digital Solutions)

Ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional client experiences?

Smythe LLP is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Assurance Analyst to join our growing Digital team. This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technology and business, ensuring that applications, integrations, digital solutions, and emerging technologies deliver reliable, secure, and effective outcomes for users and stakeholders.

This role is based in our Vancouver office, with the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment following the completion of the probationary period.

The Opportunity

As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, usability, and effectiveness of Smythe's enterprise applications, client-facing solutions, system integrations, automated workflows, and emerging technology initiatives. You will help validate that technology solutions meet business requirements, support critical business processes, and deliver a positive user experience across the organization.

Working closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, developers, business stakeholders, vendors, and technology teams, you will contribute to the successful delivery of technology solutions through thorough testing, defect management, release validation, and continuous improvement of quality assurance practices.

This opportunity is ideal for a driven technology professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, collaborating across teams, and making a meaningful impact on the organization through technology excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, test scripts, and supporting documentation for business applications, integrations, and digital solutions
• Perform functional, regression, integration, user acceptance, smoke, and exploratory testing to validate solution quality and business requirements
• Test end-to-end business processes, workflows, system integrations, and data flows across multiple applications and platforms
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects through resolution while maintaining accurate testing evidence and records
• Support testing activities for CRM, ERP, client-facing portals, enterprise applications, and automation platforms
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated testing capabilities, scripts, and reusable QA assets
• Evaluate integrated, automated, and AI-driven solutions for reliability, security, usability, data integrity, and overall effectiveness
• Participate in user acceptance testing, release validation, post-deployment testing, and production issue investigations
• Communicate testing results, risks, defects, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote quality throughout the software development lifecycle
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Smythe's QA standards, processes, tools, and best practices

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance, application testing, business applications support, or a related role
• Experience performing manual testing of web-based or business applications
• Familiarity with test automation tools or a demonstrated interest in developing automation capabilities
• Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Technology, or a related field
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to understand business processes and translate requirements into effective testing approaches
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile or project-based delivery environments
• Experience with CRM, ERP, client portals, enterprise applications, integrations, or automation platforms
• Experience with automated testing tools, frameworks, or scripting
• Experience testing integrated business processes and data flows across multiple systems
• Exposure to AI-driven applications or emerging technology solutions
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and quality assurance methodologies

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work from our Vancouver office, with a hybrid schedule available following probation
• Flexibility to support release activities, testing cycles, and project deadlines as required
• Commitment to maintaining a consistent work schedule and effective collaboration with business and technology teams

Why Smythe?

At Smythe, we combine the opportunities of a growing firm with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where people genuinely enjoy working together. We are committed to helping our team members build meaningful careers while delivering exceptional value to our clients.

As part of our Digital team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to transformative technology initiatives, modern business solutions, automation programs, and emerging technologies that support the future of the firm.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Hybrid work environment
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to modern business applications, automation platforms, and emerging technologies
• Opportunities to contribute to innovation and technology transformation initiatives
• Direct access to business and technology leaders across the firm
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the quality and effectiveness of the firm's technology solutions

About Smythe

Smythe LLP is a leading professional services firm with offices in Vancouver, Langley, and Nanaimo. Since 1980, we have helped clients across BC, Canada, and internationally with assurance, taxation, insolvency, and advisory services.

Our team of more than 200 professionals and support staff is united by a shared commitment to building meaningful relationships, providing trusted expertise, and delivering lasting value to our clients. As a member of Allinial Global, one of the world's largest accounting associations, Smythe combines local relationships with global reach.

Learn more about Life at Smythe at www.smythecpa.com and follow us on Instagram (@lifeatsmythe) and LinkedIn (Smythe LLP).

We thank all applicants for their interest in Smythe LLP. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.