Senior QA Engineer - Performance Testing
Vancouver
Quality Assurance /
Full-Time Permanent /
Hybrid
ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL
Apply Digital is a global digital transformation partner for change agents. Leveraging expertise that spans Business Transformation Strategy, Product Design & Development, Commerce, Platform Engineering, Data Intelligence, Change Management, and beyond, we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and deliver meaningful impact to the business and to their customers. Our 650+ team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz, NFL, Moderna, Lululemon, Games Workshop, Atlassian, and The Very Group. Visit applydigital.com to learn how we can unlock your company’s potential.
LOCATION: Apply Digital is hybrid/remote friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in the Metro Vancouver Area of Canada, working in hours that align to PT (Pacific Timezone).
THE ROLE:
Are you passionate about shipping digital products of uncompromized quality? Do you constantly look for ways to innovate and expand your knowledge of testing methodologies and processes? Do you embrace challenges head-on with perseverance and a can-do attitude while still having fun? Then you may be ready to take on the overall responsibility of a Senior QA Engineer at Apply Digital.
ABOUT YOU:
- You have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent.
- You have 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
- You have a deep understanding of software QA methodologies, best practices, tools, and processes
- Proficiency in conducting heavy testing on microservices performance, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
- You have experience with performance profiling and analyzing tools is required.
- You must be able to develop and maintain performance tests assets.
- You should be able to develop test scenarios and scripts.
- Familiarity with API Gateway, load testing, stress testing using tools like JMETER, K6, and others for accurate system assessment
- Knowledge of API testing with Ready API
- Knowledge of automation testing frameworks like Playwright and Appium for creating and executing automated tests.
- Scripting skills in languages like Python or Javascript for creating test scripts and automating testing processes.
- You have experience providing mentorship to other team members on QA best practices and methodologies.
- You must be able to develop and evolve Performance Testing Strategies and Approaches.
- You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You are detail-oriented, incredibly meticulous, and you enjoy the fine attention to detail required to spot, prevent, and troubleshoot any issues before our clients find them.
ABOUT THE JOB:
- Test Strategy and Planning: Leading the creation of test strategies and plans for complex projects, considering the project scope, objectives, and risks. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define test approach, test coverage, and test deliverables.
- Test Execution and Coverage: Conducting comprehensive and thorough test execution (automated and manual) for complex software systems. Identifying high-priority test scenarios and ensuring effective test coverage across functional, non-functional, and edge-case scenarios.
- Test Performance Design:Evaluate performance testing solutions for project suitability, plan and design test scenarios, create test scripts and data, execute tests, and analyze results with detailed observations.
- Test Automation Architecture and Development: Leading the design and implementation of scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks. Collaborating with development teams to promote automation practices, maximize test coverage, and improve overall efficiency. Incorporating test automation into CI/CD pipelines.
- Test Leadership: Taking ownership of the testing process and providing technical leadership to the QA team. Mentoring and guiding junior and intermediate QA engineers, fostering their growth and development in software quality assurance.
- Test Environment Management: Overseeing the setup, configuration, and management of test environments. Ensuring the availability of properly configured hardware, software, network, and databases to support testing efforts.
- Test Metrics and Reporting: Defining and monitoring key test metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of testing activities. Providing detailed test reports, including analysis of test results, defect trends, and coverage metrics, to stakeholders and project teams.
- Test Process Optimization: Continuous evaluation and enhancement of the test process to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and overall quality. Implementing new methodologies, tools, and best practices to streamline testing efforts and achieve higher productivity.
- Risk-Based Testing: Applying risk-based testing principles to prioritize and allocate resources effectively. Identifying critical areas and potential risks in software systems, and tailoring testing activities accordingly.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to ensure proper alignment of testing activities with project objectives. Managing stakeholder expectations and providing regular updates on the status of testing efforts.
- Quality Advocacy: Advocating for a strong quality culture within the organization and ensuring adherence to established quality standards and methodologies. Participating in quality governance forums and driving initiatives to continuously improve software quality practices.
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LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL
When you feel safe and healthy, you can bring your best self — and ideas — to the team. In addition to a remote office set-up budget, annual celebrations, and parental leave top-ups, here are a few benefits we offer to support your well-being:
Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with global brands and important work for causes we care about.
An inclusive environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcome. So come as you are.
Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.
Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.
Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.
For more information, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at careers@applydigital.com.
