Quality Assurance Specialist

Orion Innovation; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech firm is seeking an Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team in Quebec. This full-time role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience in Software Quality Assurance, focusing on automation and manual testing, predominantly using C# and Selenium WebDriver. Responsibilities include implementing automation frameworks, executing test cases, and ensuring quality within an Agile/Scrum environment. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience with various testing tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Strong practical experience in automation using C# and Selenium WebDriver.
• Proficient in testing REST and SOAP APIs with tools like Postman.

Responsibilities

• Implement and expand the test automation framework using C# and Selenium.
• Design and execute test cases across Web UIs, mobile views, and APIs.
• Collaborate with teams to write acceptance criteria using BDD syntax.

Skills

C#

Selenium WebDriver

Manual Testing

API Testing

Agile Methodology

Problem Solving

Tools

Jira

Postman

Git

Job description

Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (C#/.NET Automation)

Mandatory Clearance: Must be eligible for up to a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

Role Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Quality Assurance professional with 5+ years of hands‑on experience to join a fast-paced team. The ideal candidate is proficient in both structured manual testing and building scalable automation solutions, primarily utilizing the C#/.NET ecosystem and Selenium WebDriver.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation Development: Implement, maintain, and expand our existing test automation framework built using C# and Selenium WebDriver to cover new features and comprehensive regression suites.
• Test Design & Execution: Design and execute detailed, comprehensive test cases (manual and automated) across various layers, including Web UIs, mobile views, and backend RESTful/SOAP APIs.
• BDD Contribution: Actively collaborate with product and development teams to write and translate requirements into clear acceptance criteria, often leveraging BDD/Gherkin syntax.
• CI/CD Integration: Contribute to the integration of automated test suites into our CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to enforce quality gates during the delivery process.
• Quality & Process: Champion quality assurance practices within an Agile/Scrum team, participating in planning, grooming, and serving as a vigilant quality gate for sprint deliveries.
• Reporting: Utilize advanced features within test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, TestRail, Zephyr, or Xray) for accurate test planning, comprehensive defect reporting, and ensuring end-to-end traceability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of dedicated, hands‑on experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA).
• Proven track record in both manual testing and contributing to scalable automation frameworks.
• Core Automation: Strong practical experience in developing robust automation scripts and solutions using C# and Selenium WebDriver.
• API Testing: Proficient in testing and automating REST and SOAP APIs using tools like Postman, Swagger, and C#‑based frameworks (e.g., RestSharp, HttpClient).
• Version Control & CI/CD: Solid understanding and practical experience with version control systems (Git) and deploying/managing tests within modern CI/CD workflows.
• Test Writing: Strong ability to translate complex requirements into detailed test cases and acceptance criteria.
• Agile: Deep working knowledge of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) within an Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills to efficiently identify and communicate the root cause of defects.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting