[Hiring] Senior QA Automation Specialist @Axya

Role Description

As a QA Automation Engineer at Axya, you will design and implement automated testing frameworks that ensure the reliability of our web platform and APIs. You will play a key role in building and maintaining end-to-end (E2E) testing for critical procurement workflows and integrating automated tests into our CI/CD pipelines. Your work will help reduce manual QA effort and ensure that every release meets high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with developers to ensure features are testable and automated tests are written alongside new functionality.
• Create test plans, test cases, and automation strategies for new features and product releases.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to identify test scenarios and quality risks.
• Execute automated and manual tests to detect bugs and ensure product stability.
• Analyze test results and report defects with clear documentation and reproduction steps.
• Improve test coverage and reduce manual testing through automation.
• Monitor system performance and participate in regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Contribute to improving Axya’s overall QA processes and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in QA automation or software testing.
• Strong skills in Python, JavaScript, Java, React.js and TypeScript.
• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
• Experience testing REST APIs and web applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.).
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working closely with frontend/backend engineers to ensure testability of features.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, k6, Gatling).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).
• Experience testing AI or data-driven platforms.
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, Behave).
• Experience in startup or fast-paced SaaS environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options
• Flexible work environment (remote)
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and industrial technology
• A collaborative and fast-growing startup environment
• Professional growth and learning opportunities

Location

Montreal, Quebec (Remote)

Department

Product

Employment Type

Full-Time