Software Tester

Select Source International; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Source International is seeking a skilled Cloud QA Engineer to join our team in Saanichton. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining automated testing frameworks, ensuring the quality and reliability of our cloud applications.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and have at least 6 years of experience in QA/Test Automation. Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with Cypress and Playwright are essential. Join us for an exciting career opportunity!

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in QA/Test Automation.
• Experience testing cloud-based applications (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright.
• Create and execute end-to-end (E2E), UI, API, and integration tests.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Cypress for front-end/UI automation

Playwright for cross-browser automation

Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and quality mindset

Effective communication and collaboration

Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Postman

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

k6

JMeter

Job description

Job title: Software Tester
Location: Saanichton BC V8M 2A5
Duration: 6 months

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud QA Engineer with strong test automation expertise to ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of our cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience building robust automation frameworks and is comfortable working in modern cloud‑native environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright
• Create and execute end-to-end (E2E), UI, API, and integration tests for cloud-based applications
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure high‑quality releases
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
• Perform functional, regression, and performance testing in cloud environments
• Identify defects, log detailed bugs, and work closely with engineering teams for resolution
• Validate microservices, APIs, and distributed system behaviors in cloud platforms
• Contribute to testing best practices, standards, and quality processes
• Monitor test results and maintain test coverage and reliability metrics

Required Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

3 6+ years of experience in QA/Test Automation

Strong Hands-on Experience With

• Cypress for front-end/UI automation
• Playwright for cross-browser automation

Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript.

Experience testing cloud-based applications (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Solid Understanding Of

• REST APIs and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Supertest)
• Microservices architecture
• Agile/Scrum methodologies

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter)
• Knowledge of security testing practices
• Experience with test reporting tools (Allure, Mochawesome, etc.)Exposure to BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber)
• Understanding of observability tools (logs, metrics, tracing)

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Attention to detail and quality mindset
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, agile environment

Nice To Have

• Experience working with event‑driven architectures
• Familiarity with CI/CD quality gates and shift‑left testing
• Experience with cloud testing strategies (scalability, resiliency)

Individuals with power system, energy management, or good knowledge of electrical concepts and who are wanting to start a career in software testing should consider applying to this role. You should have some IT experience to combine with your electrical background.

The position of Software & System Tester is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and professional candidate to really advance their career in software testing. In this fast paced and demanding position you will gain skills and abilities within a highly successful company where you can experience longevity and a team orientated atmosphere. You will not be locked into one aspect of the fundamental test process, you will have involvement and ownership throughout.