Quality Engineering, Specialist

Interac; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and wellness days

Comprehensive employer-paid benefits

Employer-funded RRSP program

Flexible work model

24/7 employee assistance program

Pregnancy and parental leave top-up

Job summary

Interac is seeking a Quality Engineering, Specialist in Toronto. This role involves collaborating on high-quality software delivery, designing and executing tests throughout the software delivery life cycle. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of automation testing experience and a relevant post-secondary degree.

The position offers generous benefits, a flexible hybrid work model, and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automation testing experience.
• Government of Canada Secret (Level I) clearance eligibility.
• Ability to work autonomously with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test suites.
• Execute and analyze test execution.
• Clearly report defects and track them to resolution.

Skills

Automation testing experience

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

JMeter

Junit

Docker

Ansible

OWASP ZAP

Job description

Quality Engineering, Specialist

The vacant Quality Engineering, Specialist will report into the Practice Leader, Quality Engineering. The team takes pride in delivering high‑quality software that is secure, performant, resilient, and behaves as designed. In this role, you will work collaboratively to understand complex systems and design approaches to test our products and services. As a senior team member, you will solve problems and help mentor others to ensure our applications are properly tested.

What You Will Do:

• Contribute to the analysis and design of application solutions, while bringing forth innovative ideas and best practices to test these solutions across all phases of the SDLC.
• Understand the software delivery life cycle to support the quality of critical 24/7 services.
• Understand QA methodology and industry best practices, including standards within a continuous integration (CI) model.
• Hold exceptional knowledge of best practices for quality assurance and testing standards.
• Analyze, understand, and clarify requirements.
• Seek to understand software limitations and protocols.
• Develop test plans from requirements and use cases while ensuring optimal coverage.
• Create test cases with sufficient detail to characterize the breaking point of the design, and proactively maintain the test case suite upon design changes.
• Design and develop automated test suites to cover various phases of QA, including functional, security, and performance.
• Effectively prioritize test execution while examining solution dependencies and risks.
• Set up required test beds (software and network).
• Execute scalable test cycles through manual and automated tests.
• Clearly report defects with sufficient detail and proactively track them to resolution.
• Document technical details, processes, and standard operating procedures to support the transfer of knowledge to other stakeholders.
• Create test logs and reports, including roadblocks and system performance metrics.
• Support the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of internal tools and processes.
• Collaborate with the team to support scalable testing while leveraging innovative ideas.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in troubleshooting a service during incident management.
• Promote a positive culture of continuous improvement, transparency, open communications, and collaboration.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring for team members in performance and completion of work.

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of automation testing experience.
• Completed a post‑secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada in a full‑time capacity.
• You have a Government of Canada Secret (Level I) clearance OR are eligible to obtain one.
• Strong and personable collaboration characteristics.
• Outcome and results driven.
• Communicate effectively, write concisely and clearly.
• Process driven and organized.
• Work autonomously with attention to detail.
• Focused and analytical problem solver.
• Avid learner of new technology and understand technical concepts.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high‑quality work, both personally and at a team level.
• Ability to adapt to different project needs and adopt appropriate techniques and tools for testing automation.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to perform performance, integration, and security testing.
• Experience with test automation, including Selenium, JMeter, and Junit.
• Security testing standards and tools, such as OWASP ZAP.
• Comfortable with cloud‑based infrastructure solutions, including Azure.
• Experience with Docker and Ansible.
• Working knowledge of server‑side web development in Java EE and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Linux/Unix based systems.

What We’re Offering:

• Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge.
• Comprehensive employer‑paid benefits coverage for peace of mind.
• Market‑leading employer‑funded RRSP program to invest in your future.
• Flexible hybrid work model for better work‑life balance.
• Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family.
• Pregnancy and parental leave top‑up to support growing families.
• Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact.

Why Join Us?

• Investing in the Future – Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.
• Innovative Thinking – Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.
• Inclusive Culture – Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.
• Inspiring Community – Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.
• Intentional Support – Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.

Additional Pre‑Employment Requirements:

• Complete background checks, which may include Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross‑Check, Public Safety Verification, 5‑year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Interac is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will work with you to meet your needs.