[Hiring] QA Analyst @FabStation

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Analyst – AR & Web Applications (Manual Testing) to help ensure the delivery of high-quality software for an AR Unity project and an Angular-based web application. This role focuses on hands-on manual testing across our AR Unity application and supporting web portal.

• Manual Test Planning & Execution
  • Design and execute manual test cases for AR Unity application and web-portal functionalities.
  • Perform exploratory, regression, functional, and compatibility testing across devices (smartphones, tablets, and AR headsets such as HoloLens, Magic Leap, etc.).
  • Validate new features and bug fixes prior to release.
• Defect Management
  • Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps and severity/risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with developers to prioritize and resolve issues promptly.
  • Perform root cause analysis where applicable.
• Test Documentation
  • Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
  • Document testing results and provide clear, actionable reporting to the team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with product managers, developers, and the Automation QA Engineers to align on quality goals.
  • Participate in sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives.
  • Provide input on edge cases and real-world usage scenarios based on manual testing insights.
• Quality Advocacy
  • Promote QA best practices and quality standards across AR Unity and web-portal projects.
  • Support release validation and sign-off processes.
• AI-Assisted Testing
  • Use AI tools (e.g., Claude) to draft and refine test cases, generate edge-case and negative-test scenarios, and speed up test coverage.
  • Apply AI assistance to summarize defects, tighten bug report clarity, and support root cause analysis.
  • Explore and recommend new AI-based QA tools and workflows to improve testing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of experience in manual QA / software testing.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices (functional, regression, exploratory, compatibility).
• Experience testing across various devices, such as smartphones (OS, Android), tablets (UWP), and AR headsets (e.g., HoloLens, Magic Leap, etc.).
• Ability to identify and clearly document bugs, glitches, and inconsistencies.
• Experience developing and maintaining test plans, test cases, and quality standards.
• Experience with Agile / Scrum Methodologies.
• Ability to write and refine test cases with the help of Claude or other AI tools, and use sound judgment about when AI output needs a human double-check.
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail).
• Basic understanding of version control (Git, GitHub) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• NICE TO HAVE:
  • Certification in QA or software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).
  • Experience testing AR/VR or Unity-based applications.
  • Familiarity with Azure cloud environments.
  • Basic scripting knowledge (a plus, not required) for future growth into automation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $70,000-80,000 CAD
• Comprehensive benefits package – Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Paid sick/personal days annually.
• $2,000 CAD tech stipend.
• Fully remote work environment
• Company-wide holiday week closure over Christmas