Senior QA Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior QA Engineer based in Canada.

The Senior QA Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise software designed for the life sciences industry.

You will drive the complete quality assurance lifecycle, from reviewing requirements and defining test strategies to executing tests and investigating defects.

Working on complex, cross-platform systems, you will validate integrations, data flows, APIs, and end-to-end business workflows.

You will collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and QA specialists in an Agile environment to deliver reliable product releases.

The role also involves strengthening test automation coverage and improving testing processes through modern tools and approaches.

This is an opportunity to contribute to software that helps life sciences organizations improve data quality and support the delivery of therapies to patients.

You will join a remote-first environment that values collaboration, ownership, continuous improvement, and high-quality engineering.

Accountabilities

Responsibilities

The Senior QA Engineer will take ownership of product quality throughout the development and release lifecycle, ensuring that features and integrations meet functional and technical expectations. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the full QA lifecycle, including requirements analysis, test strategy design, test planning, execution, and validation.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test cases to verify product functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Validate complex cross-platform workflows and ensure seamless, reliable integrations with external systems.
• Test web applications, APIs, integrations, data flows, and end-to-end business processes.
• Prepare and maintain testing documentation, including test plans, knowledge base articles, and detailed bug reports.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and other QA Engineers within an Agile development environment.
• Work closely with automation specialists to expand test automation coverage and improve testing efficiency.
• Investigate, debug, and analyze software defects, working with relevant teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Support high-quality releases by proactively identifying risks and ensuring issues are addressed before delivery.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced quality engineering professional with strong technical skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. The following qualifications are expected:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in software quality engineering or software testing.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, testing strategies, and quality assurance best practices.
• Hands‑on experience testing web applications, APIs, system integrations, data flows, and end‑to‑end business workflows.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments, particularly for log analysis and backend debugging.
• Proficiency in SQL for database querying, data validation, and investigation.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Proactive mindset, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Have

• Experience using AI‑powered testing tools for test‑case generation and workflow optimization.
• Familiarity with SaaS‑based enterprise software.
• Experience with Atlassian tools, particularly Jira and Confluence.
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.

Benefits

• Annual base salary: CAD $75,000-$150,000.
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation, including variable bonuses and/or stock bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and company‑paid holidays.
• Retirement programs.
• Company charitable giving program, including a 1% contribution initiative.
• Remote‑first working environment, with flexibility to work from home or an office.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative enterprise software supporting the life sciences industry.