Quality Assurance Engineer

LeverageTek is actively seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer (Azure Cloud) for a permanent full-time position with its Ottawa-based customer.

Security Requirement

Must be eligible for Reliability Clearance

Key Tasks

• Validate application workflows, permissions, and security controls within Azure Cloud Environments.
• Verify functional and non-functional requirements for cloud-native microservices.
• Monitor cloud logs using Azure Monitor and Application Insights to troubleshoot defects.
• Integrate automated regression tests into Azure DevOps Release Pipelines.
• Configure quality gates in Azure Repos pull request (PR) workflows.
• Design and execute automated API tests via Postman.
• Track and manage software defects, risks, and execution tasks inside Azure Boards.
• Author structured test plans and matrices mapped directly to agile user stories.
• Collaborate closely with Developers and DevOps teams during sprint planning and grooming.

Key Qualifications

• 3+ Years with Azure services deployments & testing CI/CD.
• Proficiency in programming languages (C#, Python, or Java) and automation frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience executing tests within an active Azure Cloud Architecture.

Qualifications

• ALM & CI/CD: Azure DevOps (Boards, Pipelines, Repos, Test Plans), GitHub Actions
• Automation Frameworks
• API Testing Tools: Postman, SoapUI, ReadyAPI
• Database & Analytics: Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Advanced T‑SQL queries
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

Assets

• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer.

Compensation

Based on qualifications and experience: $60,000 - 80,000

About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions

Founded in 2003, LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross‑functional staffing solutions throughout North America. We are a trusted partner to leading private and public sector organizations and experts in talent solutions that create optimal business outcomes.

Don't let our name fool you. Our roots are in technology, but we are also a proven leader in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, supply chain, and legal talent acquisition. We offer contract and permanent staffing, executive search, talent mapping, management consultancy, and contractor payroll management.

LeverageTek is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our customers, the candidates we represent, and the diverse communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other. LeverageTek is committed to employment equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and marital status.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

LeverageTek's specialized recruiting professionals use their expertise and our proprietary AI to accelerate connections between top talent and leading companies, while ensuring all screening and hiring decisions remain with our expert human team.