QA Engineer

Purpose of Position

The QA in an agile team is responsible for more than just testing the software. He or she will act as a quality champion and train the team members to create high performance and secure systems. He or she will act entrepreneurially to test unhappy paths and edge cases in performance/security testing to create a highly resilient system. He or she will take advantage of the combination of automated/manual testing to efficiently cover system functionality without compromising quality. He or she is comfortable working in a constantly changing environment and is fully dedicated to the principle of "automating everything".

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Responsible For

In this role, you will support the team by:

• Designing and executing comprehensive test strategies, including both automated and manual testing approaches
• Ensuring all features and deliverables are tested against user stories and acceptance criteria
• Identifying, documenting, and communicating defects, risks, and improvement opportunities, supporting backlog prioritization
• Developing and maintaining automated test suites with a focus on continuous improvement
• Conducting regression, performance, and security testing, including testing edge cases and non‑standard scenarios
• Collaborating with IT and operations teams to validate system performance in production environments
• Working closely with product owners and designers to align testing with product vision and user needs
• Partnering with development teams to identify risk areas early in the development lifecycle
• Staying current with testing best practices, methodologies, and emerging technologies
• Actively contributing to agile ceremonies and team discussions to support delivery and quality outcomes

Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge

What Will Make You Successful

• Experience with automated testing processes, tools, and methodologies across front‑end and back‑end systems
• Experience applying Black Box and Grey Box testing, particularly for mobile applications (iOS and Android)
• Strong capability in validating user stories against development deliverables and identifying gaps or inconsistencies
• Experience with regression testing, performance testing, and developing improvement plans
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, with experience working in cross‑functional teams
• Knowledge of JavaScript technologies and cloud environments (an advantage)

Skills and Competencies You’ll Need

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess complex systems and identify risks quickly
• Clear communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights
• Collaboration and teamwork, working effectively with developers, product owners, and cross‑functional teams
• Quality mindset, with a proactive approach to testing edge cases, identifying issues, and driving continuous improvement
• Adaptability and resilience, comfortable working in fast‑changing, agile environments
• Attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and high standards

GraceKennedy's Competencies

GraceKennedy embraces six key competencies that all employees, regardless of level, should master and demonstrate across the organization. These are:
•    Results Oriented
•    Digitally Savvy
•    Collaborative
•    Engaging & Inspiring
•    Diversity-Embracing
•    GK Values-Driven