Sr. Quality Assurance Developer (Performance Testing)

OpenText; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 115,843 - 173,765; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a passionate Senior QA Developer to join our dynamic development team in York Region, Canada. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain high-impact solutions, focusing on automated test development and performance testing.

With over 3 years of relevant experience, you will contribute to monitoring live systems and mentoring team members, ensuring software quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Performance Engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Java Automation development.
• Strong critical thinking and system/metric analysis skills.
• Solid understanding of test case design and scenario coverage.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated test suites using Java.
• Create and execute performance testing plans.
• Monitor live systems and identify performance trends.
• Mentor team members in testing methodologies.
• Support development of deployment pipelines.
• Perform manual testing for new features.

Skills

Performance Engineering

Java Automation Development

Critical Thinking

Test Case Design

Scripting Languages (e.g., Python, PHP, Bash)

Kubernetes

JMeter

Linux

Git

REST APIs

Job description

We’re seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Senior QA Developer to join our dynamic development team, with members based in Canada and India. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on designing, developing, and maintaining high‑impact solutions.

What The Role Offers

• Automated Test Development – Build and maintain robust automated test suites using Java to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Performance Testing & Analysis – Create and execute performance testing plans, conduct load and stress tests, and analyze results to guide leadership decisions, including resource tuning and optimization.
• Live System Monitoring & Forecasting – Partner with operations teams to monitor live systems, identify performance trends, and contribute to forecasting efforts that enhance system stability and scalability.
• Mentorship & Training – Share expertise by training and mentoring team members in testing methodologies, performance analysis, and monitoring practices.
• Deployment Support – Support the development and verification of deployment pipelines across multiple environments.
• Functional & Manual Testing – Write detailed functional test cases and perform manual testing to validate new features and ensure comprehensive regression coverage.

What You Need To Succeed

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of Performance Engineering
• 3+ years of Java Automation development experience
• Strong critical thinking and system/metric analysis skills
• Solid understanding of test case design and scenario coverage

Good to Have

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PHP, Bash)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, JMeter, Linux, Git
• Experience working with REST APIs

Personal Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective problem‑solving abilities
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn

What You Can Expect

We’re committed to providing an exceptional experience. From day one, you’ll be fully embedded in our agile scrum team—participating in stand‑ups, release planning, and team discussions. Within weeks, you’ll be contributing to our 24/7 solutions that power some of the world’s largest enterprises.

OpenText’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

OpenText’s commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Compensation

At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range

$81,600 – $122,400. Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure

As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.