NeuroRx is hiring a Senior QA Automation Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and quality of software platforms that accelerate the development of life-changing therapies. You will design and execute comprehensive testing strategies to ensure products meet the highest standards of functionality, scalability, and compliance.
What You'll Do
- Design and execute manual and automated test strategies for web, API, and mobile applications.
- Review product requirements and engineering specifications to define appropriate testing approaches.
- Develop and maintain detailed test plans covering functional, integration, system, and regression testing.
- Create and maintain automated test scripts and libraries to support scalable quality assurance processes.
- Perform exploratory testing to identify defects, usability issues, and edge cases across platforms.
- Collaborate with software engineers to troubleshoot defects and resolve issues identified during testing cycles.
- Validate system data through database queries and troubleshooting where necessary.
- Integrate automated tests into existing CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing practices.
- Partner with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Contribute to improving QA methodologies, automation frameworks, and testing standards across the team.
- Share knowledge with team members and support onboarding or knowledge transfer activities when needed.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in software quality engineering or software testing.
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies including functional, integration, system, and regression testing.
- Experience performing both manual and automated testing within Agile development environments.
- Experience testing mobile, web, and API-based applications.
- Hands-on experience developing automated test scripts using scripting languages such as Java, Groovy, Python, JavaScript, or similar.
- Experience validating data and troubleshooting issues using SQL queries or database tools.
- Familiarity with test management platforms for requirements, test case, and defect tracking.
- Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing within continuous delivery environments.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering and product teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work proactively within self-managed teams and adapt in fast-paced environments.
- Based in Canada and able to work remotely with preference for Eastern Time collaboration.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with cloud-based environments such as AWS is beneficial.
- Knowledge of Agile development practices; experience with SAFe frameworks is a plus.
Technical Stack
- Java
- Groovy
- Python
- JavaScript
- SQL
- AWS
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Flexible remote work arrangements
- Employee wellness and professional development programs
Work Mode
This is a remote position for candidates located in Canada, with a preference for collaboration in Eastern Time.
NeuroRx is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
