Senior QA Analyst

EXFO; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Quebec is seeking a Senior QA Analyst to validate and ensure the quality of photonic integrated circuits and other products. The role involves designing test plans, executing tests, and collaborating with development teams in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must have significant experience in manual testing, a technical background, and proficiency in French, along with good communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge testing platforms.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Collaborative team environment

Cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a lab testing role or QA involving manual test execution.
• Proficient in French and able to read and write technical English.

Responsibilities

• Design and document manual test cases to validate new features.
• Execute tests on PIC and CTP10 stations using various lab instruments.
• Collaborate with developers to understand product functionality.
• Identify, document, and track bugs using issue tracking tools.
• Create and maintain clear and reusable test documentation.

Skills

Manual testing

Test plan creation

Analytical mindset

Documentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Diploma or degree in technical field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

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Senior QA Analyst

Main locations:

Quebec, Quebec, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Workplace type: Hybrid

Offer number: 5188

EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyper‑scalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on over 35 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud‑native and fiber optic networks.

Since our beginnings in 1985, diversity has been one of EXFO's core values, fostering an inclusive corporate culture. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experience into a culture that values innovative ideas, teamwork, and a customer‑ and market‑focused approach. We seek the active contribution of everyone, with respect for the individual, the environment and the community. This is how we fulfill our purpose: to ensure the connected world meets the highest expectations, to bring together people, communities and businesses.

As a System Test Specialist you will contribute directly to the validation and quality of our PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) and CTP10 product stations. Working closely with the R&D and integration teams, your primary role will be to design, document, and execute manual test plans across complex systems that integrate optical, electrical, and mechanical instruments.

We are looking for someone autonomous and resourceful, capable of quickly learning the testing environment and taking ownership of test planning and execution in a context where existing product knowledge is still developing within the team.

Your Role

More specifically, as a System Test Specialist, you will:

• Design and document manual test cases to validate new features and product behavior;
• Execute tests on PIC and CTP10 stations, which include a wide variety of laboratory instruments (e.g., lasers, optical sensors, motion controllers, signal generators);
• Collaborate with developers, system engineers, and integration teams to understand product functionality and ensure proper coverage;
• Identify, document, and track bugs or unexpected behavior through issue tracking tools;
• Create and maintain clear and reusable test documentation for future QA activities;
• Help build product knowledge within the team by sharing insights and documentation.

What We’re Looking For

Technical Skills

• Experience in manual testing in a hardware/software integrated environment (lab instruments, optical/electrical setups, test stations, etc.);
• Ability to create test plans and test cases based on high-level requirements and exploratory testing;
• Familiarity with using or validating optical, electrical, or mechanical equipment in a lab context is a strong asset;
• Comfortable documenting test procedures and using bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Strong autonomy: able to self‑learn, take initiative, and drive testing forward independently;
• Analytical and detail‑oriented mindset to spot edge cases and inconsistencies;
• Excellent documentation and communication skills to support test clarity and issue reporting;
• Collaborative attitude to engage with multidisciplinary teams and help improve product quality.

Requirements

• Education: Diploma or degree in a technical field such as electronics, optics, instrumentation, computer science, or equivalent experience;
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a lab testing role or QA involving manual test execution;
• Languages: Proficient in French, and able to read and write in technical English.

Why Join EXFO?

• Work on cutting‑edge testing platforms used in the validation of photonic and telecom technologies;
• Play a key role in product quality and usability in a multidisciplinary, lab‑based environment;
• Benefit from a hybrid work model with hands‑on lab testing at our Québec facility;
• Join a collaborative team where your autonomy, curiosity, and structure will have a direct impact.

Apply now through our Careers page or contact us directly for more information.

EXFO is an equal opportunity employer

Diversity is an asset that has made EXFO strong since its inception because it enriches us. For more information about diversity and inclusion at EXFO, read ourDEI Statement .

For positions located in Quebec, the language requirement is French. However, in the context where the incumbent evolves in an international work environment and where the activities take place mainly outside Quebec, we favor bilingualism as a linguistic requirement.