ResponsibilitiesQuality Strategy & PlanningTranslating quality engineering strategy and technical direction into executable plans and approaches aligned to business and delivery needsCollaborating directly with product and engineering partner teams to embed quality objectives within those teams’ delivery contextsDesigning and implementing scalable, data‑driven automated validation approaches that reduce reliance on manual and UI‑heavy testingContributing to metrics and quality signals (automation coverage, test reliability metrics, CI/CD feedback loops) through instrumentation and KPIsImplementing and enforcing quality gates (API coverage, performance thresholds, reliability criteria) within Dev‑owned CI/CD pipelinesTechnical LeadershipProviding technical leadership as a senior individual contributor to the Quality Engineering team, operating as a “first among equals” within the SDET communityInfluencing, guiding and coaching SDETs through hands‑on collaboration in coding, automation design/engineering and data analysisLeading by example through design, coding and reviews, setting a high standard for the quality engineering craftBringing teams together and driving alignment in ambiguous situations through technical credibility and sound business judgment, not formal authorityIdentifying risks and guiding teams through technical problem‑solving, risk‑based testing and execution leadershipAutomation & ToolsDesigning, building and evolving scalable automation frameworks across API, service, and UI layers—with API‑first as core principleIntegrating validation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) for continuous quality feedbackImplementing modern API testing approaches such as contract testing, service virtualization and data‑driven validationDriving the transition from Selenium‑heavy UI automation to a layered testing approach (API integration, minimal UI)Exploring and implementing AI‑assisted and agentic testing approaches to improve coverage, speed and maintainability of our test automationQuality AdvocacyPartnering with developers to improve testability, observability and API‑first approachCollaborating with DevOps and release engineering to support reliable,



automated deploymentsLeading root cause analysis for production issues and implementing preventive engineering solutionsBeing the Dev teams’ quality advocate, promoting shift‑left quality practices over manual and UI‑driven downstream approachesHands‑On EngineeringDesigning and implementing automated validation across API, service and system layersBuilding systems that prevent defect leakage through early validation and automationExecuting performance, security and regression validation through automated frameworks integrated into pipelinesQualifications10+ years of experience in software engineering, quality engineering, or a related fieldExperience operating as a senior technical contributor or SDETStrong programming skills (Python, JavaScript, C#, Java)Proven experience designing, building and evolving automation frameworks (not just using them)Deep experience in API‑first testing and reducing reliance on UI‑based automationExperience with AI‑powered testing or test generation (LLMs, agentic and spec‑driven automation)Experience integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelinesStrong experience in automated NFR validationExperience with scalable API automation frameworks (REST, event‑driven systems)Hands‑on experience with tools like Playwright, Cypress, Postman or equivalentExperience with distributed systems and microservices architecturesFamiliarity with AWS or Azure, containers (Docker/Kubernetes)Data‑driven approach to measuring and improving qualityAbility to evaluate quality effectiveness by analyzing automation outcomes and leveraging data to identify patterns and signalsSoft SkillsEngineering‑minded– Treating testing as a software engineering disciplineCollaborative– Influencing teams and building alignment without formal authorityAnalytical– Solving complex technical problems in ambiguous environmentsInnovative– Exploring AI‑driven automation and contemporary engineering practicesEarnings and BenefitsThis role offers a salary range of$113,000 to $153,000per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.BenefitsLiving Wage Employer– We’re the largest private‑sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top EmployersCustomisable Benefits– Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needsGenerous Vacation– New employees start with 3‑4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over timeExtra Stat Holidays– In addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illnessImmediate Health Coverage– Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose fromDefined Benefit Pension– Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognising that retirement looks different for everyoneInclusivity & Equal OpportunityVancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritised job screening and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career‑development purposes, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).We are committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), please let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Quality Engineering Lead - $113,000 - $153,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Vancity
📍 Winnipeg