Advanced Quality Engineer

Invesco Ltd.•Charlottetown, PE

9d•CA$70,000 - CA$80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst is responsible for designing, developing, and executing complex test strategies to ensure high‑quality software releases. This role works closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, DevOps, and UX teams to validate functionality, performance, security, and overall user experience. The Advanced SQA Analyst brings strong technical expertise, mentoring capabilities, and deep knowledge of testing methodologies to drive continuous improvement in software quality and delivery processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance or test engineering.
Demonstrated experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, etc.).
Experience testing in Agile/Scrum environments.
Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or similar.
Proficiency in API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI, REST‑Assured).
Familiarity with CI/CD systems (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).
Solid grasp of SQL, NoSQL, and data validation techniques.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus.
ISTQB (Foundation or Advanced Level) Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)
Agile or Scrum certification
DevOps or Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for complex features and systems.
Lead risk assessments to identify critical testing areas and define appropriate testing depth.
Participate in requirements analysis, design reviews, and sprint planning to ensure testability and clarity.
Execute functional, regression, integration, performance, and security tests.
Design and maintain automated test frameworks using industry‑standard tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, JMeter).
Develop automated test scripts for UI, API, and backend services.
Ensure CI/CD pipelines integrate automated test suites effectively.
Establish and improve quality standards, metrics, and best practices.
Perform root‑cause analysis for defects and collaborate with engineering to implement long‑term fixes.
Drive continuous improvement in development and testing processes using Agile, Scrum, or DevOps methodologies.
Partners with developers to ensure early detection and resolution of issues.
Work closely with product owners to validate acceptance criteria and ensure high‑quality user experiences.
Mentor junior SQA analysts on testing best practices, tools, and automation techniques.
Communicate test progress, risks, and results to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.