Senior Automation QA Engineer

Xsolla; Quebec; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commerce company based in Quebec is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to enhance quality across development cycles. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in software QA, a degree in Computer Science, and strong manual testing skills. Responsibilities include leading manual testing, integrating AI-driven testing tools, and collaborating with engineering teams. This role offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, flexible hours, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Professional growth opportunities

Comfortable office environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software QA or testing roles, including ownership of end-to-end quality.
• Strong understanding of manual testing methodologies and defect life cycle.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment readiness processes.

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.

Skills

Exploratory testing

Manual testing

AI-driven testing tools

Bug tracking systems

Version control

API validation

CI/CD pipelines

Browser developer tools

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Postman

Git

Playwright

Selenium

Bash scripting

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.

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 behavior 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)
• Analyze production logs and real-user behavior 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 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 prioritization, 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 specialized conferences, rich knowledge exchange within the company
• Health insurance (Medical, dental and optical) – Employee and dependants
• Flexible hours: organize your day according to your needs and sprint & teamwork demands
• No dress code
• Comfortable and new office environment

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]

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