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Beem Credit Union : Banking for every journey Beem is redefining what it means to be a credit union. With 80 years of cooperative history and a bold vision for the future, we’ve united to create a financial partner that offers both digital ease and people-first service. Our mission is clear : financial wellness for all. We help British Columbians achieve their goals through personalized advice, innovative technology, and genuine human connection. As one of BC’s largest credit unions, we serve over 200,000 members across 66 branches with $18 billion in assets under administration. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and purpose, join us on the journey. Learn more : www.beemcreditunion.ca
What this role is all about
The QA Engineering Lead is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications through the design and execution of robust quality assurance strategies. This position will lead all QA engineering activities, from test planning to automation, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. The QA Engineering Lead will work closely with product owners, developers, Business Analysts and business stakeholders to define testing standards, coordinate validation activities, and ensure every solution meets functional, security, and compliance requirements before deployment.
This role is open to hybrid working arrangements in British Columbia. While we welcome applicants from across Canada, we anticipate filling this position with a candidate located in British Columbia.
What you'll do
Quality Assurance Leadership
- Define, own, and maintain the QA strategy, frameworks, and standards for all application and integration projects.
- Establish and enforce QA best practices across manual, automated, functional, performance, and security testing.
- Partner with development and architecture teams to embed quality into the SDLC from design to deployment.
- Drive the creation of automated test suites for regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Evaluate and implement QA tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve testing coverage and efficiency.
- Oversee defect lifecycle management, ensuring timely triage, resolution, and root cause analysis.
- Provide clear QA metrics, dashboards, and reporting to project stakeholders and leadership.
Test Engineering & Execution
Develop detailed test strategies, plans, cases, scripts, and scenarios based on business and technical requirements.Coordinate and execute various testing cycles, including unit, system, integration, regression, performance, UAT, and production validation.Lead automation initiatives using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks.Ensure traceability of test cases to requirements, compliance standards, and acceptance criteria.Optimize test environments, data management, and deployment readiness.Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Partner with product owners, project managers, and developers to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.Act as the primary escalation point for QA-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.Mentor QA analysts on testing best practices and tooling.Facilitate defect review sessions and quality gates during releases.Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
Maintain comprehensive QA documentation, including test plans, execution results, and release readiness reports.Document reusable automation scripts, frameworks, and QA templates for future projects.Provide training and workshops to develop and QA teams on automation tools, frameworks, and QA methodologies.Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Ensure QA processes meet organizational policies, security, and data privacy requirements.Support internal and external audits with documented testing evidence.Verify compliance with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).What you'll bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.5+ years of experience in quality assurance and test engineering, with at least 2 years in a lead or QA engineer role.Strong expertise in designing and executing automated and manual testing strategies.Proficiency in one or more automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent).Hands‑on experience integrating automated tests into CI / CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), Agile, and DevOps methodologies.Skilled in test case management and reporting using tools like Azure DevOps, TestRail, or JIRA.Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman, ReadyAPI, etc.) and performance / load testing tools (JMeter, k6, etc.).Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.Your Total Rewards
At Beem, we believe great work deserves great rewards. That’s why we’ve built a Total Rewards package that’s more than competitive—it’s designed to help you shine. From your pay to your peace of mind, we’ve got your back.
Compensation
Annual salary range : $95,500 – $119,400. Your pay reflects the skills, experience, and unique strengths you bring. We review salaries every year.
Health and wellness
Extended health coverage, including mental health support.Dental care that keeps you smiling.Disability coverage for peace of mind.Time away : Rest isn’t extra—it’s essential. Take the time you need to relax, explore, or just catch up on life, with vacation and personal days.Retirement and financial well-being
Generous RRSP contributions.In-house financial advice to help you plan ahead.Flexible options to add your own contributions.Beem member perks
Free banking accounts.Special mortgage and lending rates.Preferred financial perks.The bottom line
Your Total Rewards aren’t just a package—they’re a reflection of our values. We build together by celebrating success, own it by investing in your growth, and keep things welcoming by making sure you feel supported at work, at home, and wherever your journey takes you.
At Beem we are BOLD and Always Welcoming and our values are at the forefront of everything we do
Build Together : You are a team player who thrives on collaboration, sparks ideas, and fosters inclusivity.Own It : You are ready to take charge, drive change, and deliver outstanding results.Lead with agility : You are a dynamic, adaptable thinker who thrives on challenge and innovation.Driven by curiosity : You are eager to explore, learn, and shape the future.Ready to join?
Visit us at www.beemcreditunion.ca to learn more about what it’s like to work for Beem Credit Union! We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
We at Beem Credit Union are committed to ensuring inclusive employment practices and an accessible business environment for our employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute covered by the Human Rights Code and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team.
Beem Credit Union serves communities across many traditional Territories and Treaty areas in British Columbia. We are grateful to live and work on this land and are committed to reconciliation, decolonization, and building strong, connected relationships.
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