QA Engineer (Cypress)

KUBRA is looking for a skilled QA Engineer to join our Product Engineering team!

As QA Engineer you will work with internal teams to ensure product implementations match specifications and overall quality standards. You will also work on a variety of projects ranging from new and existing front end web-based applications to back end API testing. You will also create test cases, execute test suites, and create automated test cases for web and mobile applications.

What You Get To Do Everyday

• Design and maintain test plans and develop test cases based on business requirements, specifications, and appropriate testing strategies
• Create and maintain automated tests for new and existing functionalities, including performance testing
• Perform multiple types of testing, such as functional, system, end to end, data integrity, user acceptance, smoke, regression, and ad hoc testing
• Perform manual testing only when automation is not possible
• Execute and deliver test results to the team(s) indicating a Pass or Fail and submit comprehensive defects using an issue tracking system to ensure timely completion while maintaining acceptable service level
• Build and deploy software applications on multiple environments
• Assist in the parallel running of the current system to ensure the new product results are validated against existing live applications

What kind of person should you be?

• Working knowledge of software testing methodologies, SDLC methodologies and Quality Assurance fundamentals
• Expert at troubleshooting and diagnosing system issues
• Ability to create tests with or without business requirements or specifications
• A high degree of flexibility and creativity
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment with a high degree of professionalism
• Excellent problem solving skills, a love for technical challenges, and a willingness to learn
• Strong organization, time and project management skills and multi-tasking abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to stay focused on the task at hand, ensuring that timelines are met and operations are not adversely impacted
• Strong work ethic, positive energy and thrives in a changing, dynamic environment
• A passion for Quality Assurance and for doing things the right way and a curiosity to dig deep and help find the underlying issue

What skills do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent field experience
• 4-5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance or test automation role
• Experience using automation testing tools (i.e. Cypress preferred, Selenium, Ranorex)
• Experience developing automated tests in one of the following programming languages: Java, JavaScript, C#
• Experience with creating automated test cases
• Experience using Linux/Unix/Windows OS
• Experience with shell scripting languages (i.e. Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience with source control systems (i.e. GIT)
• Experience with testing web services
• Experience with one or more databases (i.e. SQL, Oracle, MySQL, Dynamo DB)
• Knowledge of issue tracking systems such as JIRA
• Experience with testing web applications in multiple browsers
• Experience with testing mobile applications for both Android and iOS devices
• Experience with Accessibility, Security, Performance and Automated testing
• Experience in mobile application testing is an asset
• Software development experience is an asset

What can you expect from us?

• Award-winning culture that fosters growth, diversity and inclusion for all
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Access to LinkedIn learning courses
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Continued education with our education reimbursement program
• Flexible schedules
• Free unlimited access to our refreshment stations (fully stocked with tea, coffee and other beverages)
• Two paid days for volunteer opportunities
• A free premium membership for ‘Headspace’; an app geared towards mental health and wellbeing
• Access to Perkopolis retail discounts
• Generous benefit coverage with low premiums (+ a Health Care Spending Account)
• RRSP Matching

KUBRA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

While we value the skills and experiences listed in our job requirements, we also recognize that talent comes in many forms, and welcome applications from candidates who meet most but not all specified requirements. If you possess a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic work environment, apply now!

KUBRA is a fast-growing company that delivers customer communications solutions to some of the largest utility, insurance, and government entities across North America. KUBRA offers billing and payments, mapping, mobile apps, proactive communications, and artificial intelligence solutions for customers. With more than 1.5 billion customer interactions annually, KUBRA services reach over 40% of households in the U.S. and Canada. KUBRA is an operating subsidiary of Hearst.

Our office is small enough to allow creative individuals to flourish, yet large enough to provide long-term stability. We place a tremendous amount of responsibility on our team members to be productive, focused and self-motivated. We offer a casual work environment, competitive compensation and a stellar benefits program.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Biotechnology Research

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