Quality Specialist II Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Lightspeed; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to uphold the highest standards of software quality. In this role, you will engage in manual testing, collaborate with agile teams, and document processes to enhance product quality. This position offers the chance to work in a flexible environment, contributing to impactful projects that help businesses thrive. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values growth and autonomy, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career development.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off policy

Extended Healthcare benefits

Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year

Paid leave for new parents

Mental health online platform

Volunteer day

Equity scheme

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.
• Experience with agile development processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure software quality through manual testing and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product defects.
• Document test plans and procedures for software testing.

Skills

Software Testing Principles

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

GitHub

PyTest

Job description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

As a part of the Lightspeed Quality Assurance department, you will contribute by reinforcing the quality standards at Lightspeed. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring software quality through continuous involvement in our Software development processes. You will validate an array of products and technologies by manually testing using various testing techniques and tools.

What you’ll be doing:

• Play a key role in the efforts of keeping product quality to the highest standards, making sure our customers have the best user experience.
• Work as a member of an agile software development team, providing test effort estimates, timely validation and visibility on the testing activities status during each development iteration.
• Design, review, maintain and execute manual tests.
• Document test plans and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for test automation.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to identify, document and resolve product defects.
• Report to the test lead and have frequent interactions with developers, quality test developers, designers and product managers.
• Act as an advocate for highest quality and ownership throughout the development process
• Raise the bar and elevate your team by sharing knowledge and best practices, while always seeking improvement and progress

What you need to bring:

• Advanced knowledge and deep interest in common software testing principles
• Strong analytical skills with a natural curiosity and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise day to day tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
• Team player who works collaboratively to achieve a common goal
• Ability to anticipate, recognize and solve problems

Even better if you have, but not necessary

• Experience with agile development processes and practices
• Knowledge of Lightspeed or other POS products
• Working knowledge of hospitality terminology and concepts
• Experience with testing iOS and Mac applications
• Experience with JIRA, TestRail, GitHub, PyTest

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture and the option of fully remote work
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day
• Opportunity to make a difference; help merchants grow their businesses and become more successful by creating or improving products and addressing customer feedback
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact
• Development of very high traffic products, used at the global scale
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set
• Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)
• Flexible paid time off policy
• Extended Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
• Paid leave and assistance for new parents
• Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services
• Volunteer day

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To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed tocreating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes andencourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations areavailable on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of theselection process.

Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stopcommerceplatform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloudcommercesolution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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