Senior QA Test Engineer

MacDonald Search Group; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior QA Test Engineer for a key role in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The candidate will be responsible for developing test strategies, executing tests, and improving QA processes in a collaborative environment. Applicants should have 5+ years of QA experience, strong knowledge of testing methodologies, and familiarity with automation tools. This position offers competitive compensation and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extended health, dental, vision, and insurance benefits

Flexible work environment

Growth and mentorship opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Must have experience in QA, software testing, or product validation.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and automation tools required.
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages for automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans, cases, and specifications.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test requirements.
• Execute functional, system, and automated testing.

Skills

5+ years of experience in QA

Testing across hardware, firmware, and application software

Understanding of testing methodologies

Experience with automation tools

Knowledge of scripting or programming languages

Familiarity with tools such as Selenium

Experience working in Windows and Linux

Knowledge of networking systems

Education

Background in engineering or computer science

Tools

Selenium

Bug tracking tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Senior QA Test Engineer - Abbotsford, British Columbia

Are you a quality-driven technology professional with a passion for building reliable products and driving innovation? Our client is seeking a Senior QA Test Engineer to play a key role in testing and validating products across the full development lifecycle.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys ensuring products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

About the Role

As Senior QA Test Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, planning, and executing test strategies for hardware, firmware, and software products.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to detect and resolve defects, create and automate test cases, and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans, cases, and specifications
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test requirements and scope
• Execute functional, system, and automated testing across hardware and software environments
• Design test scenarios for real-world usage and edge cases
• Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools
• Participate in design and defect review sessions with internal stakeholders
• Support customer service teams with escalated issues and product insights
• Contribute to QA process improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in QA, software testing, or product validation
• Background in testing across hardware, firmware, and application software
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, automation tools, and best practices
• Experience with scripting or programming languages used in automation (e.g., Python, Java, C#)
• Familiarity with tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar
• Experience working in both Windows and Linux environments
• Knowledge of networking systems, protocols, or embedded environments is an asset
• Comfortable setting up test environments, systems, and networks
• Experience with version control and bug tracking tools

Nice to Have :

• Experience with security testing or vulnerability scanning
• Exposure to transportation, data systems, IoT, or Smart City technology
• Background in engineering, computer science, or related fields

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Extended health, dental, vision, and insurance benefits
• Flexible work environment with growth and mentorship opportunities
• Collaborative culture with supportive leadership and engaged teams
• Opportunities to work on innovative products with real-world impact

If this sounds like an opportunity where you could flourish, please get in touch with Chris Gillard at; or .

Thank you for your interest in the role! MacDonald Search Group is committed to diversity in hiring, more information on our EDI policy can be found here.

If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be a good fit, please feel free to introduce them.