Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Remote (Ottawa)

Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Remote (Ottawa)

06 Sep
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Athennian
|
Ottawa

06 Sep

Athennian

Ottawa

Our products help legal, finance, and tax teams be transaction and audit-ready by organizing business entity and corporate structure information. Over 370,000 business entities in almost every country are managed on Athennian to automate workflows for ownership, company secretarial, governance, tax, and compliance. We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join our growing team.

Reporting into the Director of Development, you will play a vital role in ensuring our software products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. This role requires a proactive approach to testing, a deep understanding of QA principles, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional results. Test Design & Execution:

Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts

Perform manual, exploratory, and automated testing to identify defects

Quality Assurance Practices

Conduct root cause analysis to identify, document, and address quality issues

Technical Testing

Perform API and integration testing with tools like Postman, Insomnia, or SOAP UI

Conduct performance testing to assess system responsiveness and stability

Familiarity with core automated testing and version control concepts (e.g., Utilize Git for version control; collaborate in Agile environments

Document tests and results using Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Verify data using database clients (e.g., Contribute to team-established coding patterns and relevant best practices

Continuous Improvement

Innovate and optimize testing processes to enhance efficiency and reliability 2+ years in software testing (manual and automated) with strong QA methodologies and processes

Expertise in web applications, API, and performance testing; skilled in automated test strategy improvement

Proven ability to execute and improve automated testing strategies





Technical knowledge of change management and test case generation techniques

Technical Proficiency

Familiarity with generative AI tools and their application in testing

Proficiency in testing frameworks (Selenium, Robot Framework) and tools (Ghost Inspector)

Experience with database testing and query tools like MongoDB Compass or Robo 3T

Able to create clear documentation used by the QA team Experience in performance testing and familiarity with related tools.Prior experience in Agile or DevOps environments While some roles may require proximity to our Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver offices, roles based outside our office locations can be remote in Canada and the US. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in the US and Canada. Our team is empowered to shape success, taking ownership from problem identification to solution implementation.

We’re a remote-first company built on trust, autonomy, and accountability. We believe in real work-life balance: every employee starts with a minimum of three weeks of vacation, five sick days, and six personal or flex days, plus a company-wide winter holiday shutdown so everyone can rest and recharge together. You’ll have access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account to help cover additional expenses.

We also offer adaptable parental leave benefits, including options for top-ups or additional paid time off — because family matters. And to help you get set up for success from day one, we provide a work-from-home allowance. Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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📌 Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Remote (Ottawa)
🏢 Athennian
📍 Ottawa

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