QA Developer

QA Developer

Toronto, Canada (Onsite or Hybrid)

Who We Are

At Fastr, our mission is to empower business teams to move at the speed of change, do more with less, and replace complexity with powerful capabilities to analyze, create, and deliver experiences that grow their business. Our SaaS platforms, Fastr Workspace and Fastr Optimize, give digital marketing and merchandisers unmatched control over their digital storefront. Trusted by global enterprise brands, and backed by our expert design and development teams, we provide tailored solutions that enable enterprises to scale flexibly and efficiently.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a detail-oriented QA Developer who is passionate about software quality and has a strong technical background in test automation. Think like both a developer and a tester, build robust testing frameworks, and maintain a user-focused mindset. As a QA Developer, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the quality of our diverse portfolio of web applications, e-commerce platforms, and enterprise solutions, working closely with development teams to implement comprehensive testing strategies that catch issues before they reach production.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for Angular and React applications

Create and execute test plans for web applications, APIs, and e-commerce platforms

Implement end-to-end testing using modern frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, Protractor)

Write unit tests using Karma, Jasmine, and Jest for frontend components

Develop API testing automation for REST endpoints and microservices

Perform cross-browser and cross-device testing for responsive web applications

Implement continuous testing in CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline

Conduct performance testing and identify bottlenecks in application performance

Create and maintain test documentation, including test cases and bug reports

Collaborate with developers to implement testable code and improve code coverage

Perform security testing and vulnerability assessments

Test integrations with third-party services (BigCommerce, Stripe, AWS services)

Participate in sprint planning and provide testing effort estimates

Mentor team members on testing best practices and quality standards

Here’s What We’re Looking For

3+ years of experience in software testing with focus on test automation

Strong programming skills in TypeScript / JavaScript for test automation

Experience with Angular and React testing frameworks and methodologies

Proficiency with automated testing tools (Cypress, Selenium, Playwright)

Experience with unit testing frameworks (Karma, Jasmine, Jest, Mocha)

Understanding of API testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar

Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and branching strategies

Experience with bug tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to think from user perspective

Strong communication skills for reporting issues and collaborating with teams

Bonus Points For

Experience testing e-commerce platforms (BigCommerce, Shopify) and payment systems

Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, K6, LoadRunner)

Experience with AWS services testing (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3)

Familiarity with Docker and containerized testing environments

Experience with mobile testing (responsive design, PWAs)

Knowledge of accessibility testing and WCAG compliance

Security testing experience and familiarity with OWASP guidelines

Experience with visual regression testing tools (Percy, BackstopJS)

Database testing skills (SQL, NoSQL)

Understanding of microservices architecture and testing strategies

Experience with contract testing and API mocking

Knowledge of BDD / TDD methodologies and tools (Cucumber, Gherkin)

Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, Datadog)

ISTQB certification or similar testing certifications

Apply now to take your career to the next level with Fastr!

Fastr is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet with different members of the team including the Hiring Manager, Peers, Leadership, and complete a technical skills assessment. The People Team will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for any questions.

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