Intermediate QA Engineer

Summary

Join GoMaterials, a fast-growing Montreal-based startup, as an Intermediate QA Engineer and contribute to ensuring the quality and reliability of our applications. You will design and execute manual and automated test cases, collaborate with various teams, identify and track bugs, and participate in agile ceremonies. This role demands strong analytical skills, a detail-oriented approach, and a solid understanding of QA methodologies and tools. You will play a key role in maintaining our high growth rate and have opportunities for professional growth. The position is remote but requires alignment with EST working hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer with a solid track record of delivering high-quality software
• 3+ years of experience in test case design, execution, and defect management
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with manual and automated testing
• 3+ years of experience in API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Skilled in writing clear, comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Proficient with test management tools (e.g., TestRail) and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira)
• Familiarity with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, REST Assured)
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proactive, collaborative approach to quality assurance

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases based on product requirements and user stories
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Product teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using Jira
• Participate in sprint planning, grooming, and daily stand-ups to represent quality considerations early in the development lifecycle
• Perform regression, integration, system, and exploratory testing across multiple platforms
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our test automation framework
• Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and techniques to increase efficiency and product quality
• Stay updated with QA best practices, tools, and industry trends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance or load testing tools (e.g., JMeter)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as BitBucket or Bamboo
• Knowledge of scripting languages (especially Java) for automation

Benefits

• Personal & professional development programs
• 3 weeks vacation + 1 week off for the holidays
• Own a part of the business in the ESOP program