Entry level test engineer Jobs in Toronto, ON

Limelight is a modern FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) SaaS platform helping finance teams move beyond spreadsheets and static budgets.

We enable CFOs and FP&A teams to model, forecast, and analyze financial performance in real time—with speed, confidence, and governance.

The Role We’re looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer to help us scale a high-quality, reliable SaaS platform used for mission-critical financial decision-making.

As part of Limelight’s Product Development team , you’ll own and evolve our automated testing strategy—ensuring stability, performance, and trust across everything we ship, from core financial modeling to AI-driven features.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building robust automation frameworks, collaborating closely with developers and product managers, and raising the quality bar across the organization.

What You’ll Do Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for a modern web-based SaaS platform Create and execute functional, regression, integration, and release validation tests Validate complex workflows involving financial data, calculations, and models Build and maintain API automation (REST / JSON) and integrate into CI / CD pipelines Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps and impact analysis Ensure high confidence in every release with a strong focus on reliability and user trust Partner closely with the team  to understand requirements and acceptance criteria Provide quality input and risk assessment during sprint planning and release cycles Communicate testing results, quality risks, and recommendations clearly and proactively What You Bring 3+ years of QA automation experience in SaaS or web-based applications Strong hands-on experience with API testing (REST / JSON, auth, error handling) and running tests in CI (e.g., Postman + Newman) Experience with browser automation (Playwright preferred; Cypress, Selenium, or similar) Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript for test automation Experience integrating automated tests into CI / CD pipelines (parallel runs, retries, artifacts, quality gates) Working knowledge of Git and SQL (PostgreSQL) for test data setup and validation Strong ability to debug end-to-end issues using browser DevTools and logs Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams and collaborating cross-functionally Ability to write clear, high-quality defect reports with evidence and impact Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills   Nice to have : Experience testing AI / ML-driven features Experience with financial, analytics, or data-intensive platforms Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience   Why Join Limelight?

Build mission-critical SaaS for modern finance, with real customer impact and ownership from day one Grow your career with opportunities to shape quality, tooling, and strategy Work alongside a team that values craft, accountability, and high standards Enjoy a company you can grow with long-term Powered by JazzHR