Intermediate Quality Assurance Analyst

ANVIL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Intermediate Quality Assurance Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and quality of our mission-critical software through a blend of manual and automated testing. You will contribute to our existing testing frameworks, extend and maintain automated test suites while also executing hands-on exploratory and manual test scenarios, carry out functional and regression testing protocols across both approaches, and help establish quality metrics that drive continuous improvement. You will work closely with development teams and product owners to enhance our testing infrastructure, support CI/CD pipeline integration for automated validation, and conduct thorough manual verification where human judgment and exploratory testing add the most value. In this role, you will contribute to the quality process for the engineering team, design and execute both manual and automated test cases that validate critical functionality, identify potential issues before they reach production, and maintain clear documentation of testing processes across the full testing lifecycle. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who can contribute to quality initiatives, strengthen our automated testing coverage while applying rigorous manual testing practices, and support operational excellence in environments where precision, reliability, and mission success are paramount. The ideal candidate understands when to automate and when manual testing is the right tool for the job. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on software that serves public safety organizations, where quality and reliability are not just business requirements - they're mission-critical imperatives. This is a full-time position based in Canada with a hybrid option for those in the National Capital Region. Eligible candidates must either possess or be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Top Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Eligible for Government of Canada Top Secret security clearance
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in QA or Automation roles
A minimum of 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as Python or JavaScript
A minimum of 2+ years of experience implementing and working with test automation frameworks
Demonstrated experience as a QA for a product or platform, and championing quality standards with cross-functional teams
Proven track record of integrating QA methodologies and processes into cross-functional workstreams
Comfortable with both front-end and back-end testing methodologies
Good understanding of QA methodologies, processes, and best practices
Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across development teams and with product stakeholders
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive efficient resolution

Nice To Haves

Experience with knowledge management systems, case management systems, or relevant defence industry applications
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and sprint-based development cycles
Experience working in or closely with defence, public safety, or national security organizations

Responsibilities

Partner with product and development teams to understand requirements and develop testing strategies
Create and maintain detailed test plans and test cases to ensure thorough coverage across all platform components
Document testing approaches based on product risk assessments and regulatory requirements
Advise on and implement testing strategies and frameworks across the entire platform
Work with Scrum Masters to incorporate QA activities into development sprints
Perform thorough manual testing across all phases of the development lifecycle
Execute test cases with clear, detailed documentation and reproducible results
Establish and maintain automated testing processes, implementing test automation where appropriate
Conduct comprehensive regression testing to ensure new changes don't impact existing functionality
Provide regular status updates on testing progress and quality metrics
Identify and document critical issues early in the development cycle
Log defects with clear reproduction steps, supporting evidence, and impact assessments
Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve reported issues efficiently
Champion quality standards and best practices across the engineering organization
Participate actively in sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Review and provide detailed feedback on requirements, specifications, and design documents
Work closely with development teams and management to maintain and exceed quality standards
Communicate testing results and quality metrics to stakeholders at all levels