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 is a high-level individual contributor responsible for the hands-on technical validation of Questbank's Credit Card ecosystem. You will execute the technical test plan, ensuring that complex integrations between our mobile apps, vendor platforms (HPS, Thales, VISA), and core banking systems are flawless.

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer serves as the technical lead for the hands-on validation of credit card systems, leveraging 5–7 years of experience to automate UI, API, and mobile testing. The role executes end-to-end testing for card lifecycle events—including originations and payments—across integrations with HPS, Thales, and VISA. Key responsibilities include utilizing Datadog for root-cause log analysis and managing the full defect lifecycle in JIRA to secure Questbank's payment modernization initiatives.

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

Expert Execution: Perform hands-on test design and execution for complex end-to-end cardholder journeys, ensuring all edge cases are covered.

Automation Development: Build and maintain automated test scripts within established frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, or Appium) for both UI and API layers.

Defect Advocacy: Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis on failed tests using logs and observability tools; manage the defect lifecycle in JIRA with precision.

Technical Troubleshooting: Use technical tools to validate asynchronous events  and verify data integrity within the Powercard backend.

Mentor Peers: Provide technical guidance to junior analysts on scripting best practices and credit card domain complexities.

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

• Advanced skills in Java, Python, or C# to write reusable automation components and sophisticated test scripts.
• Hands-on experience testing REST APIs and validating message schemas in event-driven systems like Pub/Sub or Kafka.
• Expertise in automating "responsive" web dashboards and native mobile apps, ensuring data tables and transaction histories render correctly across devices.
• Hands-on experience testing card originations, payment processing, authorizations, and rewards engines.
• Proficient in using JIRA for test management. 
• Functional experience working with Card Management Systems like Powercard, TSYS, or First Data.
• Practical application of PCI-DSS and PII data masking standards during test execution.
• Skilled at using Datadog or similar tools to query logs and analyze traces to identify exactly where a transaction failed.
  Ability to write complex SQL or use data tools to verify that UI actions are correctly reflected in the backend ledger.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5–7 years in Software Quality Assurance, with a heavy focus on automation and back-end testing.
• Industry: 2+ years of hands-on experience in the Credit Card, Payments, or Fintech sector.
  Technical Stack:

• Automation: Proven experience with Playwright, Selenium, or Appium.

• Tools: Proficiency in  JIRA for defect management and test tracking.

• Platforms: Familiarity with cloud environments (GCP/AWS) and containerized UI components.

• Observability: Practical experience using Datadog for troubleshooting and monitoring test runs.

Compensation Information:

• Base salary range: $95,000 - $120,000
• 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.