Senior Automation QA Engineer

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

Job summary

A global commerce company in Montreal is seeking a meticulous Senior QA Engineer to join its engineering team. The ideal candidate will enhance quality assurance processes through manual testing and the integration of AI-driven tools. Responsibilities include leading manual testing, conducting exploratory and regression testing, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health insurance for employees and dependants

Flexible working hours

Latest Mac hardware and software tools

Free training and conference participation

Comfortable office environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software QA or testing roles.
• Strong understanding of the defect life cycle.
• Hands-on experience with AI-powered testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead manual testing of complex features.
• Drive exploratory and regression testing.
• Create and maintain test documentation.

Skills

Exploratory testing

Manual testing methodologies

Bug tracking systems like Jira

API validation using Postman

CI/CD pipelines

English communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Postman

Jira

Git

Job description

About Us

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the kinds of resources to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com.

About You

We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer who is meticulous, technically sharp and forward‑thinking to join our engineering team. You thrive in fast‑paced, agile environments and are passionate about ensuring quality at every stage of the development lifecycle. You are not only confident in manual testing but also eager to integrate AI driven testing tools and workflows to elevate productivity, test coverage and defect detection.

You bring deep expertise in exploratory and structured testing, contribute to team best‑practices, and are proactive in monitoring production behaviour and user experiences. You stay curious about emerging tools and technologies, especially AI, and know how to leverage them effectively without losing sight of the fundamentals.

If you’re excited to improve test processes, advocate for quality across teams, and drive innovation in QA through automation and AI, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead manual testing of complex features across multiple environments
• Drive exploratory and regression testing using structured documentation and product knowledge
• Identify, log and track reproducible issues with precision using bug tracking tools (e.g. Jira)
• Analyse production logs and real‑user behaviour to proactively identify quality gaps
• Create and maintain detailed test cases, checklists and QA documentation
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure reliable CI/CD test coverage
• Evaluate and integrate AI‑powered tools (e.g. test generation, log analysis, visual regression) into QA workflows
• Set up and manage test environments, staging pipelines and job configurations
• Conduct load/stress testing and perform performance investigations
• Act as a quality advocate across sprint planning, reviews and release cycles
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote a culture of proactive quality ownership

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in software QA or testing roles, including ownership of end‑to‑end quality
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• Strong understanding of manual testing methodologies and defect life cycle
• Proficiency with bug tracking systems (e.g. Jira) and version control (e.g. Git)
• Practical experience using Postman and similar tools for API validation
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment readiness processes
• Proficiency with browser developer tools and basic terminal/command‑line usage
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Familiarity with AI‑powered testing tools (e.g. test case generation, smart test prioritisation, AI log analysis)

Good to Have

• Experience with Playwright, Cypress or Selenium for automated test development
• Understanding of backend technologies, APIs and familiarity with PHP or related languages
• Experience working in Linux environments and using Bash scripting
• Hands‑on with AI platforms (e.g. ChatGPT, Testim, Mabl or AI‑based bug triaging tools) in a QA context

Benefits: Convenient work tools

Latest Mac workplaces + additional hardware to make you more effective at work

Google Chat, Gmail, Google Drive, Confluence, Jira, GitLab

Professional growth

Free trainings and participation in specialised conferences

Rich knowledge exchange within the company

More perks

Health insurance (Medical, dental and optical) – Employee and dependants

Flexible hours: organise your day according to your needs and sprint & teamwork demands

No dress code

Comfortable and new office environment

The duties of this position may change from time to time so the individual and organisation can achieve their results. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all‑inclusive. By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla conducting background checks, where permitted by law, after the final interview stage. All checks will comply with local regulations and your information will be handled confidentially. Xsolla KL Sdn Bhd takes your privacy very seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any data received during the hiring process. Pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 ("PDPA"), Xsolla KL Sdn Bhd is mindful and committed to the protection of your personal information and your privacy. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to [email protected] .

For more vacancies: https://xsolla.com/careers

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.