Job description
Please note: This is a remote role, but you must be able to work full-time hours aligned with Eastern Standard Time (EST), as our team is based in Montreal, Canada.
Job & Company Overview
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and exciting startup environment, then this is the job for you! As an Intermediate QA Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our applications through the design and execution of manual and automated test cases. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other QA team members to identify bugs, verify fixes, and validate new features. This role requires strong analytical skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and a solid foundation in QA methodologies and tools. A proactive attitude and a drive to continuously improve test coverage and product quality are essential. You’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining our 100% growth rate from day 1 and you’ll be able to continuously share your ideas with us. What’s more? As our company grows, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with us!
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases based on product requirements and user stories.
- Collaborate with the Engineering and Product teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using Jira.
- Participate in sprint planning, grooming, and daily stand-ups to represent quality considerations early in the development lifecycle.
- Perform regression, integration, system, and exploratory testing across multiple platforms.
- Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our test automation framework.
- Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and techniques to increase efficiency and product quality.
- Stay updated with QA best practices, tools, and industry trends.
What to Look Forward To
- The chance to share your ideas & make an impact
- Personal & professional development programs
- A great team culture
- Promotion opportunities as our team continues to grow
- Own a part of the business in the ESOP program
- 3 weeks vacation + 1 week off for the holidays
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience as a QA Engineer with a solid track record of delivering high-quality software
- 3+ years of experience in test case design, execution, and defect management
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with manual and automated testing
- 3+ years of experience in API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Skilled in writing clear, comprehensive test plans and test cases
- Proficient with test management tools (e.g., TestRail) and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira)
- Familiarity with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, REST Assured)
- Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proactive, collaborative approach to quality assurance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with performance or load testing tools (e.g., JMeter)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as BitBucket or Bamboo
- Knowledge of scripting languages (especially Java) for automation
What We Value
- Get our hands dirty: We hustle for our customers and our team.
- Pick up a shovel: We take initiative and focus to move the business forward.
- Win as a crew: We respect, listen, and challenge each other to succeed.
- Have fun: We love a good laugh and encourage everyone to be their authentic selves.
- Great team culture: We want to hear your ideas! We have a work-hard, play-hard team mentality. Click on link below to view our culture code:
- English version
- French version
Why Work at GoMaterials?
As one of Montreal’s fastest-growing startups, GoMaterials is revolutionizing the procurement process in the landscape construction industry! Our B2B marketplace optimizes how landscape contractors source plant and hardscape materials and has allowed us to be named in 2023 one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by the Globe and Mail and one of Deloitte’s Fastest Growing Companies in North America, one of Canada’s most innovative companies in 2018 by Innovations of the World, and be one of 11 companies included in the 2022 Lazaridis Scaleup Program cohort.
Since our inception, we have helped landscapers save time, money, and stress and plant over 1.5 million plants and trees. Led by a young and eager group of entrepreneurs, GoMaterials is aggressively expanding across North America. We are therefore looking for amazing people to add to our team!
Ready to Apply?
If you think you’d be a great fit at our company and are passionate about this job, we want to hear from you!
