Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Location: New Westminster, BC (Hybrid, minimum 40% on-site)
Language: English, strong written and verbal communication required
Duration: 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
Background Check Requirement: Reference checks required (minimum two supervisory references within the past five years)

About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, complex public sector organization undergoing a significant digital transformation, with a strong focus on cybersecurity and IT resiliency. As a QA Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, security, and performance of enterprise systems that support essential services and operations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity specialists, enterprise architects, and project leaders to deliver high-impact initiatives. Your work will directly contribute to strengthening system resilience and protecting critical infrastructure, making this a meaningful role with real-world impact.

What’s In It for You
Join a forward-thinking environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged. You’ll gain exposure to enterprise-scale cybersecurity initiatives while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and supportive setting.

This is a great opportunity to deepen your expertise in QA within complex IT environments, while contributing to projects that prioritize security, reliability, and long-term transformation.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, cases, and scripts across functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing
• You’ll perform API testing and validate backend data using SQL to ensure system integrity and performance
• You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to define QA strategies and ensure alignment with project goals
• You’ll manage defect tracking, triage processes, and resolution workflows to maintain quality standards
• You’ll support user acceptance testing and contribute to test environment setup, data preparation, and reporting
• You’ll provide regular status updates and proactively identify risks, contributing to mitigation strategies

Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in QA and application testing within large, complex IT environments
• Strong experience with QA methodologies, Agile or DevOps frameworks, and test automation practices
• Proficiency in API testing, SQL, and testing SaaS or enterprise applications
• Experience working on cybersecurity or infrastructure-related projects is an asset
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.