Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Bourse de Montreal Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TMX Group in Montreal is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst to join an Agile squad—collaborating with Developers, Business Analysts, Architects, Product Owners, and a Scrum Master—to elevate TMX’s trading platforms. You will drive automation, ensure quality, and work across the full software lifecycle.

The role requires strong problem-solving, Python, Linux, and experience with QA tools like JIRA and TestRail, plus fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum frameworks.
• Automation design and scripting skills.
• Strong development skills with Python.
• Experience working in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automation framework/software solutions.
• Establish and participate in a quality assurance culture based on user satisfaction.
• Identify and evaluate risks related to the quality of applications.
• Able to convert business requirements into test cases and test scenarios.
• Manage and set up test environments.
• Coordinate and perform all testing activities in the software development process.
• Research tools, methods, and technology trends to support test automation objectives.

Skills

Automation design

Scripting

Python

Regular Expressions

Agile/Scrum

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Linux

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field; or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fuelling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team. Ready to be part of the action? Global Technology Services (GTS) is a foundational division of TMX Group, delivering cost-effective technology, operations, and digital innovation to empower our internal business lines. TMX facilitates fully electronic trading on Canada's premier equities and derivatives Exchanges (TSX, TSXV, TSXA, and MX), providing efficient, fair, and transparent stock market trading services globally.

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

As a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst, you will join a fast-paced Agile squad—collaborating alongside Developers, Business Analysts, Architects, Product Owners, and a Scrum Master—focused on transforming our platforms into industry-leading digital products and evolving TMX’s Trading System. In this role, you will:

• Drive Automation: Design, script, and execute automated test scenarios covering both technical and trading-related topics.
• Ensure Quality: Maintain and improve software solutions for functional, integration, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate: Partner closely with the development team to ensure products meet the highest quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.

This role reports to: MX Trading & TMX Operation Portal Lead Job Location: This role is hybrid (2-3 days/week in the office) - based in Montreal, QC.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, develop and maintain automation framework/software solutions
• Establish and participate in a quality assurance culture that is based on user satisfaction and continuous improvement
• Identify and evaluate the risks related to the quality of applications
• Able to convert business requirements into test cases and test scenarios
• Manage and set up test environments
• Recommend innovative ideas to automate and reduce manual QA efforts
• Coordinate and perform all testing activities in the software development process
• Work with Regular Expressions
• Participate in ongoing process improvement efforts to ensure test automation is promoted and applied effectively in the squad
• Research tools, methods, and technology trends to support test automation objectives

Well organized, result oriented, self-motivated, collaborative Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills

Must Have(s)

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Organized, focused and persistent
• Automation design and scripting skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in all functions of system testing
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in software development and quality assurance
• Experienced with variety of Quality Assurance technology architecture including application, infrastructure, data and security
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum frameworks
• Automation design and scripting skills
• Strong development skills with Python
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Experience with Tools such as JIRA, TestRail Languages: Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) is essential for this position, as it involves producing documentation for external and internal stakeholders who communicate in both languages.

Nice to Have(s)

• Previous experience in Financial Services and/or Capital Markets Industry
• Advanced knowledge of trading applications and FIX Protocol
• Understanding of web frameworks

In the market for… Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success. Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work. Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission‑critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee‑led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy. Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud‑first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time‑off and leaves, we support a life well lived! Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action‑takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ?

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.

TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation Trayport and VettaFi, which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London, Singapore and Vienna. For more information about TMX Group, visit www.tmx.com.