QA Engineer Functional & Automation Testing

Job Title: QA Engineer - Functional & Automation Testing

Location: Hybrid (3 days remote), Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experience: 4 Years

Role Summary NearSource is looking for a QA Engineer to develop and execute high-quality test plans that ensure an exceptional user experience across desktop platforms. The selected candidate will be part of a collaborative Agile team focused on delivering scalable software for a Fortune 500 product company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed test plans to validate product functionality and performance.
• Isolate, document, and track defects using Jira; collaborate with the Agile team to assess risk and prioritize fixes.
• Design and optimize test strategies with high return on investment.
• Conduct functional (GUI and data), regression, system integration, and smoke tests across release cycles.
• Validate software behavior on Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.
• Champion quality improvements within the Agile team and QA processes.
  
  
  

Must-Have Skills

• 4 years of experience in quality assurance and automation testing
• Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies
• Skilled in root cause analysis of software defects in complex systems
• Basic programming skills for writing and debugging automated tests
• Customer-oriented mindset with strong time management and adaptability
  
  
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with post-production pipeline workflows.
• Experience with Jira, GitHub, Testrail, and Jenkins.
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript, Python, or another modern programming language.
• Exposure to large-scale software deployment environments.
  
  
  

Certifications

• College diploma in Computer Science Technology or equivalent experience.
  
  
  

Apply now, or share your resume with salary expectations at [email protected]. Thank you for considering a career with us! Once you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your resume thoroughly. If there's a strong match, we'll reach out to discuss your experience, role details, benefits, compensation, and next steps. While we strive for transparency, we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to high volume, but we genuinely appreciate your time and interest.

About NearSource NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.

Equal Opportunity NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.