QA Automation Engineer
Push Operations•Calgary, AB
•CA$72,000 - CA$88,000•Remote
About The Position
We're looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer to join our growing Engineering team! If you have a sharp eye for detail and a passion for ensuring quality through hands-on manual and automated testing, this role could be a perfect fit. You will play a key role in embedding quality into every stage of the development lifecycle. You’ll influence automation initiatives, refine QA processes, and mentor others on best practices. Your primary responsibility will be identifying bugs, verifying fixes, and ensuring a high-quality product experience for our customers.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software testing or QA, with proven expertise in manual and automated testing and strong analytical skills
- Experience designing and implementing QA strategies in agile development environments
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, or similar frameworks
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field
- Demonstrated success in elevating QA standards and improving product quality across releases
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and testing lifecycles
- Proficiency in exploratory, regression, and smoke testing techniques
- Experience with cross-browser, cross-platform, and responsive UI testing
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Familiarity with Jira or other project management and defect tracking tools
- Familiarity with source control management tools such as Git
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating tests into automated build processes
- Working knowledge of JavaScript or another high-level programming language
- Leadership experience in software development or software testing
- Proficiency with modern AI-driven tools such as Claude Code
Nice To Haves
- Experience with performance, security, or accessibility testing
- Experience in startup or fast-paced environments
- Knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms
- Experience testing mobile applications
- Experience leading a team of software testers
Responsibilities
- Champion quality assurance and lead the adoption of best practices across the product and engineering teams
- Collaborate closely with developers, designers, and product managers to define effective test strategies and acceptance criteria
- Plan, design, and execute detailed manual and automated test cases to ensure full coverage of features and user scenarios
- Drive technical decisions for our software testing processes and tools
- Build, maintain, and help drive the direction of the test automation framework
- Mentor test engineers on automation best practices
- Identify, document, and track defects with clear and actionable reporting
- Verify fixes, maintain comprehensive regression test suites, and drive continuous improvement of QA processes
- Conduct exploratory, usability, and edge-case testing to uncover hidden issues
- Produce detailed test reports and effectively communicate findings and risks to stakeholders
- Help define, maintain, and improve test environments to mirror production conditions
- Continuously evaluate and enhance QA workflows, tooling (including modern AI tools), and team efficiency
Benefits
- Supportive environment to help foster your passion for work
- Opportunities for professional and personal growth
- Encouragement to show up as your authentic self
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
