Senior QA Automation Engineer – 100% Remote *Completed*

Corporate Recruiters Ltd.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in advanced software solutions is seeking a QA Automation Engineer. This role focuses on maintaining test automation frameworks and ensuring product quality through proactive testing strategies. Candidates should have robust computer science skills and at least 4 years of experience in automation, along with a passion for quality and teamwork. The position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for remote work.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Generous vacation

Opportunities for remote work

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in automating web UI and server APIs.
• Strong computer science skills and a passion for quality.
• Experience with software development and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and implementing QA best practices, including testing.
• Designing and developing test strategies based on product requirements.
• Coordinating and executing QA activities throughout the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Automation Testing

QA Methodologies

Agile/Scrum

Technical Documentation

Defect Reporting

Issue Tracking

Python API

Selenium

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Docker

Pycharm IDE

Job description

Our client develops advanced (including AI) based software for scheduling complex operations. They offer an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment that emphasizes delivering innovative and quality solutions, while having fun doing it.

Job Description

This role involves QA activities with a focus on automation for our enterprise products. Responsibilities include maintaining a test automation framework, creating and executing test plans, and coordinating testing efforts with QA and development teams. Candidates should possess strong computer science skills, a customer satisfaction mindset, and a proven ability to leverage technology to ensure product quality.

Responsibilities

To succeed, you should be proactive, independent, and able to work well in a small team environment. Your tasks will include:

1. Evaluating and implementing QA best practices, including integration, manual, and automated testing.
2. Designing and developing test strategies and plans based on product requirements.
3. Testing releases and maintaining automated tests aligned with new features.
4. Supporting QA infrastructure within a CI/CD environment.
5. Contributing to automated testing libraries (Python API, Selenium) and developing tools to meet quality goals.
6. Coordinating and executing QA activities throughout the software development lifecycle.
7. Reviewing feature requirements and technical design documents.

Skills and Qualifications

Candidates must have strong computer science skills, a passion for quality, and experience leveraging technology to build reliable products. Requirements include:

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in automating web UI and server APIs using frameworks.
• Experience with software development and quality assurance processes.
• Proficiency in technical documentation, defect reporting, and issue tracking.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with Docker and Pycharm IDE is a plus.
• Ability to work proactively and independently, as well as collaboratively.

The company offers a stable, long-term position within a collaborative, people-focused team, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and generous vacation. Remote candidates may have opportunities to visit Vancouver for team meetings.