Associate Quality Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Quality Engineer based in Canada.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Quality Engineer or recent graduate to build expertise in software quality within the life sciences technology <sector.You> will join a collaborative Quality Assurance and Release Engineering team responsible for delivering reliable, high-quality software to customers.The role combines functional testing, test automation, documentation, defect analysis, and close collaboration with engineering and product <teams.You> will work across products supporting pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical device organizations.A structured onboarding experience and dedicated buddy will help you develop your technical skills and <confidence.You> will work in an Agile environment where curiosity, continuous learning, and strong communication are highly valued.This is a strong opportunity to grow your career while contributing to technology that supports meaningful outcomes in the life sciences industry.

Accountabilities

• Create and maintain QA documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, bug reports, quality assessments, and risk documentation.
• Execute functional and quality assurance testing to verify software behavior and outcomes within established schedules and release timelines.
• Contribute to test automation, working closely with automation specialists to automate product features and strengthen regression test coverage.
• Triage automation results, investigate failures, and support the identification and resolution of quality issues.
• Develop deep product expertise to better understand expected behavior, customer needs, risks, and potential quality concerns.
• Identify and communicate defects and risks clearly through structured documentation and collaboration with relevant teams.
• Collaborate within Agile teams alongside software engineers, product managers, QA professionals, and other stakeholders throughout the development and release lifecycle.
• Continuously improve testing practices by applying modern QA methodologies, automation approaches, and software development best practices.

Requirements

Education or relevant professional experience in software development, software testing, quality engineering, or a related technical discipline; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Programming experience in Java and/or mobile development languages, with an understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.

Understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and approaches, including black-box and/or automated testing in environments with frequent software releases.

Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies, with genuine curiosity and a proactive approach to developing technical expertise.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly and collaborate effectively across technical and cross-functional teams.

Ability to work effectively in an Agile environment, contributing to shared goals and adapting to changing priorities.

Nice to have: Experience with SQL and programming languages such as Java or Python.

Nice to have: Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Greenhopper, or Clover.

Nice to have: Knowledge of modern software development practices and mobile testing or automation technologies such as Appium, XCUI, Espresso, or KIF.

Nice to have: Experience or knowledge of Android or iOS application development.

Benefits

• Base salary: $70,000–$100,000 USD, with actual compensation varying according to experience, qualifications, location, and expected contribution.
• Potential additional compensation, including variable bonuses and/or stock-based compensation, depending on eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Retirement programs.
• 1% charitable giving program.
• Work Anywhere flexibility, supporting remote work from home or office environments.
• Structured onboarding and dedicated buddy support to help new team members succeed.
• Collaborative Agile environment with opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and expand technical expertise.
• Career development opportunities through hands-on exposure to software quality, automation, and release engineering.