Overview PDF Solutions is redefining the way the semiconductor industry approaches data, analytics, and experience design. As part of our journey, we’re building

Next gen platform

— a contemporary, human-centered analytics platform. We believe design systems aren’t just about consistency — they’re about

scalability ,

collaboration , and

performance .

The Senior QA Automation Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, security, and performance of our AI-enabled integration platform.

This role goes beyond traditional UI testing. You will design and implement automation frameworks for backend services, cloud-native deployments, and machine learning–driven applications. You will be deeply involved in validating data pipelines, testing ML forecasts against historical datasets, and ensuring platform readiness across multi-cloud and containerized environments.

The ideal candidate brings a strong automation-first mindset, hands‑on experience with ML application testing, and the ability to work closely with engineering, data science, and DevOps teams to embed quality throughout the SDLC.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain

scalable automation frameworks

using Python, Java, Selenium, and API testing tools.

Implement automated testing for

backend services, data pipelines, and cloud-native microservices .

Build reusable test components for regression, integration, and performance testing.

AI / ML Application Validation

Validate

machine learning models





by evaluating prediction accuracy against historical and real‑world datasets.

Design test strategies for

forecasting, anomaly detection, and analytics pipelines

used in integration platforms.

Cloud, Container & DevOps Testing

Test applications deployed as

Docker containers

across multiple cloud environments.

Contribute to

Helm charts , deployment pipelines, and test environments.

Integrate automated tests into

CI/CD pipelines

and DevOps workflows.

Security, Reliability & Observability

Perform

security testing

using tools such as SQLMap, OWASP ZAP, and vulnerability scanners.

Validate system reliability, fault tolerance, and recovery scenarios.

Support observability testing using logs, metrics, and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).

Quality Leadership

Advocate for

quality-driven engineering practices

and shift‑left testing strategies.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define test strategies aligned with product and business goals.

Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of QA standards.

Qualifications Must-Have Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.





6–10+ years

of experience in QA Automation and test engineering.

Strong hands‑on experience with:

Automation frameworks:

Selenium, Python, Java

API & backend testing

Test design for distributed systems

Experience testing

AI/ML-based applications , including data validation and model accuracy testing.

Solid understanding of

cloud-native architectures , Docker, and Kubernetes.

Experience integrating automation into

CI/CD pipelines .

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.

Experience working in

Agile/Scrum .

Nice to Have

Client facing experience in either sales or business development

Exposure to data engineering pipelines and large‑scale analytics systems.

Experience with DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and platform automation.

Knowledge of observability stacks (InfluxDB, Prometheus, Grafana).

Prior experience in SaaS or enterprise‑scale platforms.

Knowledge of manufacturing or shop‑floor applications like MES (SiView, Fab300, etc) and equipment automation

Knowledge of ERP integration strategies and EAI in general

Ability to travel on company business, attend client functions, and professionally represent the company

Certifications: Relevant certifications from public cloud solutions, ITIL, ISO 20000, COBIT.

Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Pay Range CAD $80,000.00 - CAD $115,000.00 /Yr.

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📌 Senior QA Automation Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 PDF Solutions
📍 Vancouver