Senior QA Engineer
Senior QA Engineer owning the full QA lifecycle — requirements review, test strategy, test-case design, execution, and defect investigation — for enterprise life-sciences software. Work spans web apps, APIs, integrations, data flows, and end-to-end workflows, using SQL, Linux debugging, and expanding test automation in a remote-first Agile team.
- Compensation
- CA$75K–CA$150K / yr
- Location
- Canada
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- At least 5 years of experience in software quality engineering or software testing
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, testing strategies, and QA best practices
- Hands-on testing of web applications, APIs, system integrations, data flows, and end-to-end business workflows
- Experience in Unix/Linux environments for log analysis and backend debugging
- Proficiency in SQL for database querying, data validation, and investigation
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills for investigating complex technical issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating with a team
- Proactive mindset, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent 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
Full description
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
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:
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Manage the full QA lifecycle, including requirements analysis, test strategy design, test planning, execution, and validation.
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Develop and execute comprehensive test cases to verify product functionality, reliability, and performance.
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Validate complex cross-platform workflows and ensure seamless, reliable integrations with external systems.
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Test web applications, APIs, integrations, data flows, and end-to-end business processes.
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Prepare and maintain testing documentation, including test plans, knowledge base articles, and detailed bug reports.
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Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and other QA Engineers within an Agile development environment.
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Work closely with automation specialists to expand test automation coverage and improve testing efficiency.
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Investigate, debug, and analyze software defects, working with relevant teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
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Support high-quality releases by proactively identifying risks and ensuring issues are addressed before delivery.