Senior QA Automation Engineer - Backend & API

Xsolla; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commerce company in Montreal seeks an experienced Lead QA Automation Engineer to design and maintain automated test frameworks. The role entails developing tests for REST APIs, collaborating with developers, and advocating for quality in architecture discussions. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in QA, strong leadership skills, and expertise in backend automation with tools like Jest and Postman. This role offers excellent benefits, including health insurance and flexible work hours.

Benefits

Health insurance (Medical, dental, and optical)

Flexible hours

No dress code

Latest Mac workplaces and additional hardware

Free trainings and participation in specialized conferences

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in QA, Agile methodologies.
• 2+ years of experience as a QA Lead.
• 5+ years of experience in QA Automation.
• Expertise in backend/API automation using Jest, Postman.
• Strong understanding of monolith architecture and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and maintenance of automated test frameworks.
• Develop robust automated tests for REST APIs and services.
• Collaborate with backend developers and product teams.
• Improve observability and reporting across automated tests.
• Act as a quality advocate in architecture discussions.

Skills

QA Automation

Agile methodologies

Backend/API automation

Technical leadership

Communication

Tools

Jest

Postman

Playwright

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A global commerce company in Montreal seeks an experienced Lead QA Automation Engineer to design and maintain automated test frameworks. The role entails developing tests for REST APIs, collaborating with developers, and advocating for quality in architecture discussions. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in QA, strong leadership skills, and expertise in backend automation with tools like Jest and Postman. This role offers excellent benefits, including health insurance and flexible work hours.