QA Analyst

Who We Are

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with.

Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing.

As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based and context-driven manual software testing

• Conduct testing to align with client test methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, BDD, etc)

• Use defect tracking and test case management systems to document test cases, record defects and record test case execution results

• Work/communicate directly with project stakeholders including Business and external Vendors and discuss defects, priority of testing activities

• Extract testing requirements from functional / business requirements and transform them to test cases

• Write detailed test plans, test cases and test status reports

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience

• Computer Science degree, Engineering degree, or equivalent work experience

• Experience as a Software Quality Assurance Analyst including experience in test case/test data design, test execution, test reporting

• Experience with working on front-end and back-end web applications

• Preference will be given to those with experience in service level API testing (SoapUI, Postman, Katalon, etc)

• Experience with Test Management tools such as qTest

• ISTQB certification or similar testing certification considered an asset

• Ability to write SQL queries

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

• Demonstrated experience having tested complex IT solutions

• Experience having performed System Integration Testing and UAT support

• Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to give and receive feedback at all levels

• Adaptable and willing to work through challenges with a positive attitude

• Ability to build collaborative working relationships in a team oriented environment

Work With Us

At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.

PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.