Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti Financial Inc., provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money. 
 
We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.
 
At QFG, we have a culture of innovation where technology serves people—both our team and our customers. We see AI as a collaborative and transformative enabler, and we are seeking forward-thinking individuals who can effectively integrate it into their daily work. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for change, helping us use AI to create a more efficient and rewarding employee experience while also developing cutting-edge solutions that delight and serve our customers. Join us in shaping a future where AI empowers our team to do their best work and helps us deliver unparalleled customer experiences. 

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.

What's in it for you as an employee of QFG?

• Health & wellbeing resources and programs 
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to community causes
• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

We're looking for our next Senior QA Engineer. Could It Be You?

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer will provide expertise in the area of QA activities for applications developed by the Questrade Technology Group (QTG), with particular focus on the trading platform, Microservices and high volume data flow and transactions. This individual will be allocated as part of a team following agile methodologies such as SCRUM.

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer will be an individual very interested in technology, particularly backend services and client/server applications.  Enjoys being part of a team who builds great tools using leading edge technologies. This individual understands the concept of testability and will work together with developers and designers, providing input into their work to ensure the final product can be tested efficiently using either manual or automated approaches.

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In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Write test plans and test cases throughout the development lifecycle

• Ensure test plans thoroughly cover all requirements and use cases

• Plan, schedule and perform manual and automated software tests

• Develop automated regression test suites using automated testing tools

• Foster a continuous improvement approach to QA activities

• Review tools implementations and encourage best practices and sound design principles while remaining practical and deadline driven

• Work closely with development to perform early testing on components prior to integration builds

• Assists and actively participates in the communication between local and offshore development and QA teams, ensuring knowledge is shared efficiently

• Manage defect tracking; monitor and report results 

• Report QA status, as appropriate, to keep project stakeholders informed on deliverables and timelines 

• Train other departments on the use of custom developed tools     

• Other duties as assigned

So are YOU our next Senior QA Engineer? You are if you…

• BS in computer science or related field

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as QA Engineering role 

• Knowledge of software development life cycle, methodologies and testing

• Experience with cloud technologies and modern pipelines is an asset 

• Solid knowledge of quality assurance techniques, testing concepts, methodologies and tools

• Expert ability to apply quality assurance knowledge to in-depth testing and test plans.

• Ability to apply concepts of unit, system, regression, product, integration and acceptance testing

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to investigate and research multiple sources

• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communications skills.

• Knowledge of Python

• Experience in automation testing or coding or backend services is an asset

• Advanced knowledge of SQL databases

• Knowledge of trading systems and trading concepts, particularly within the equities realm, is considered an asset

• Experience with testing high performance systems is an asset

• Ability to adapt and learn quickly with any testing tool

• Excellent working knowledge of LINUX/UNIX and WINDOWS environments

• Advanced understanding of automation testing methodologies  

• Programming skill is an asset

Compensation Information:

• Base salary range: $100,000 - $140,000
• The final compensation package will be commensurated with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and geographic location (Canada). It includes a comprehensive benefits plan and a competitive incentive (bonus) program for Full-Time Permanent roles.

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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us. 

Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review. 

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.