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Qohash is hiring a QA Automation Lead

About the Role

Qohash is hiring a QA Automation Lead to own our QA strategy, define testing approaches, and evolve automation frameworks in our dynamic startup environment. This role is for a proactive, analytical professional who excels in complex, stakeholder-driven settings.

What You'll Do

  • Own the design and evolution of automated testing frameworks to ensure product reliability.
  • Define and implement end-to-end, API, and local application testing strategies.
  • Own test environment setup and maintenance.
  • Lead defect identification, prevention, and resolution efforts.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and DevOps to improve CI/CD through automation and performance testing.
  • Identify gaps, propose solutions, and lead improvements to QA processes across the organization.
  • Proactively communicate risks related to tools, technology, or testing processes as they arise.

What We're Looking For

  • A strong alignment with our core values (preference for genuine start-up, high growth, or high velocity company experience).
  • Reside in Quebec or Ontario.
  • 7+ years of QA experience across manual and automated testing.
  • 5+ years of experience with automated testing frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt testing strategies when system constraints change and propose viable alternative validation methods.
  • Solid programming knowledge (e.g., JavaScript, Bash) and willingness to expand these skills.
  • Proven ability to design and maintain test automation frameworks.
  • Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • A proactive, continuous-learning mindset.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with browser-based and non-UI/system-level testing tools.
  • Strong experience testing headless local applications, background services, or agents.
  • Experience in a cybersecurity environment.

Technical Stack

  • JavaScript
  • Bash
  • Playwright
  • Selenium
  • Cypress

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary range.
  • Enjoy up to six weeks of paid time off annually.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paramedical and telemedicine services, and a Health Spending Account.

Work Mode

This role is open to candidates residing in Quebec or Ontario.

Qohash is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Required Skills
JavaScriptBashPlaywrightSeleniumCypressAutomated TestingManual TestingTest StrategyQA LeadershipSystem Validation
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Qohash

Qohash is building a foundational pillar of Canada’s digital sovereignty, focusing on security that scales without moving or copying data as AI adoption accelerates and data becomes a strategic national asset.

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Job Details
Department Quality Assurance
Category qa_testing
Posted 14 days ago