QA Analyst

Financeit•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$85,000 - CA$95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Financeit is a point-of-sale financing provider serving some of the largest home improvement and retail organizations in Canada. Our platform helps businesses close more sales by offering customers affordable monthly payment options for their next big home improvement, vehicle or retail purchase. We are small enough that you can make an impact within the company and large enough to make an impact in the market. Financeit is a company where collaboration, inclusivity, fairness, and respect aren’t just ideas that get talked about, but are part of who we are. If such a workplace intrigues you, we hope you’ll join us. We are looking for a QA Analyst to join our product development team. We’re searching for passionate candidates looking to work with a great team of Developers, Front End Developers, Designers & Product Managers. With a mix of manual and automated testing techniques you’ll use industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies to ensure quality.

Requirements

5+ years of QA experience with a strong focus on both manual and automated testing (ISTQB certification or equivalent is an asset)
Proficient in test automation tools and frameworks, including Ruby (or another OOP language), RSpec, CI/CD pipelines, and cross-browser/mobile testing
Experience of the software testing lifecycle (STLC) - specifically requirement analysis, gap analysis, test case creation, execution, and automation, and a solid understanding of the "test pyramid."
Strong background working within Agile/DevOps methodologies
A proactive, adaptable quick-learner who can manage complex projects and pivot easily when priorities shift
Able to communicate effectively and constructively when identifying flaws in a system, process, or situation

Responsibilities

Perform upstream testing and analysis to prevent bugs from entering the product.
Report, track, and manage defects, ensuring they are properly documented, prioritized, and resolved.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and designers, to ensure alignment on quality goals and requirement analysis.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA analysts, sharing best practices and promoting a culture of quality by being a user advocate within the team.
Continuously evaluate and improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.
Work independently with minimal guidance to deliver high-quality testing outcomes.
Execute end-to-end testing processes for integration, system, functional, and UAT testing.
Provide clear test reports to Product Managers and QA Managers to keep the team updated on progress.
Cultivate the culture of ownership, shift left methodologies and radical feedback in scrum ceremonies.
Leverage AI tools to accelerate test case creation, optimize testing workflows, and write automation scripts.
Lead the automation effort by creating and maintaining automated test scripts using industry-standard tools.
Experience partnering with developers-in-test, leading knowledge-sharing sessions, and communicating system flaws constructively
Experience collaborating with developers-in-test to design, implement, and maintain automation test scripts.

Benefits

An award-winning culture with a collaborative & inclusive team.
Competitive pay and performance-based bonus:
Annual Base Salary: $85,000 - $95,000
Annual Bonus: 20%
Committed to flexible work arrangements, offering hybrid workplace options.
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage + Lifestyle Account.
RRSP Matching and Parental Leave Top UP Program.
In office massage, meditation & workout sessions.
Virtual events such as Lunch & Learns, company parties, fun team activities and charity initiatives.
Career learning and development programs.