QA Engineer

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

This is a 3 month fixed term salaried contract, located in Ontario Canada. Preferably in Toronto.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design and implementation of test strategies and plans 
• Mentor and guide mid-level and junior QA engineers
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Cypress, Jmeter, and Postman
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality 
• Analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvements 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle 
• Drive the adoption of best practices and continuous improvement in QA processes 
• Act as a subject matter expert in software testing and quality assurance

What You Bring:

• Expertise in Cypress and TypeScript, Jmeter, Jest, Postman, SQL/DB, and Jira 
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools
• Proficient in writing and executing complex test cases and test scripts
• Expertise in end-to-end, API, and performance/load testing
• Familiarity with source/version control such as Git
• Familiarity with AWS CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $45 hourly. Rate is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible. 

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.