📸 QA Analyst / QA Specialist (Media, Data & Multi-Platform)
Salary : $85,000 – $95,000 CAD
Location : Toronto, ON
Work Model : Hybrid / Remote (Canada-based)
✨ The Opportunity
We’re a growing media and technology company looking for a highly detail-oriented QA Analyst / Specialist to take clear ownership of quality across our entire software ecosystem.
This role is for someone who is comfortable going through software with a fine-tooth comb , identifying issues others miss, and clearly calling out what needs to change so it can be fixed properly.
You’ll be testing a complex, real-world platform that includes :
- A Windows desktop application
- A web portal
- A mobile app
- Photo & video capture, processing, and delivery
- Scheduling, registration, and data tabulation systems
- Emerging AI-driven features
If you’re thorough, opinionated about quality (in a constructive way), and communicate clearly without being noisy or political, this role will suit you well.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
Cross-Platform Functional Testing
Execute deep functional, integration, and regression testing across :
Windows desktop application (Windows OS only)Web application (cross-browser testing)Mobile applicationValidate data flow, system interactions, and failure points across platformsPhoto & Video Quality Assurance
Test media capture, file handling, exports, uploads, and playbackProactively surface issues related to :
File corruptionLarge or inconsistent file sizesLow-resolution or degraded mediaFailed, partial, or delayed uploadsData Validation & Tabulation
Rigorously test scheduling, registration, and tabulation logicValidate calculations, totals, rankings, and record integrityIdentify discrepancies and clearly flag actionable fixes for developersTest Planning & Ownership
Design and maintain clear, structured test plans, test cases, and scriptsTranslate product requirements and real-world usage into practical test scenariosContinuously improve test coverage based on observed issuesDefect Reporting & Follow-Through
Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects using tools like Jira and Azure.Ensure issues are :
Clearly reproducibleProperly scopedActionable for developmentSpeak up when fixes are incomplete or introduce regressionsTask Coordination & Development Support
Assist in organizing, prioritizing, and tracking software development tasks related to QA findingsHelp break down larger issues into clear, actionable development tasksSupport sprint planning and backlog grooming from a quality and risk perspectiveMonitor task progress to ensure fixes are completed correctly and on scheduleFlag stalled, unclear, or under-scoped work that may impact quality or timelinesReal-World & Production Environment Testing
Test software under real-world conditions, including unreliable networks, large data volumes, and time-sensitive workflowsIdentify failure modes that occur in live production environments, not just ideal test casesValidate recovery behavior after crashes, power loss, network drops, or partial data writesEvaluate usability and error messaging for non-technical operators working under time pressureCollaboration & Communication
Work closely with the CTO, Project Manager, and DevelopersCommunicate findings clearly, directly, and respectfullyAdvocate for software quality and integrity🔑 Essential Skills & Qualifications
3+ years of professional QA or software testing experienceMandatory experience with at least one of :
Photo or video processing softwareMedia file handling systemsData-heavy or tabulation-driven applicationsProven experience testing Windows desktop, web, and mobile applicationsStrong attention to detail and structured thinkingComfortable raising concerns, asking for changes, and defending quality decisions🌟 Nice-to-Have (Assets)
Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress)Database testing experience using SQLQA certifications (e.g., ISTQB)💼 Compensation
$85,000 – $95,000 CAD, based on experience and domain expertise
If this sounds like a fit, we’d like to hear from you. Apply with your resume and a brief note outlining your QA experience.
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