Senior QA Engineer, Fixed Term

About the role

DEPT is hiring a Senior QA Engineer for a 3-month fixed-term salaried contract in Ontario, Canada, preferably in Toronto. The role leads test strategy and guides junior QA engineers while working with cross-functional teams to keep quality high throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of test strategies and plans
• Mentor and guide mid-level and junior QA engineers
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Cypress, JMeter and Postman
• Conduct code reviews and give feedback on testability and quality
• Analyze test results and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in QA processes
• Act as a subject matter expert in software testing and quality assurance

Required profile

• Expertise in Cypress and TypeScript, JMeter, Jest, Postman, SQL/DB and Jira
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools
• Ability to write and run complex test cases and scripts
• Experience with end-to-end, API and performance/load testing
• Familiarity with Git and AWS CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

The anticipated hourly range is $45 per hour, based on a 40-hour week and factors such as experience and impact. The company is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.