QA Automation Engineer

The QA Automation Engineer with strong test automation experience helps to ensure the quality, reliability, and usability of our software products. This individual works closely with engineering, product, and design teams to define quality standards, identify risks early, and build automated and manual testing practices that scale with the product. This role suits someone who is detail‑oriented, technically curious, and passionate about building high‑quality software. This is a full-time position, working in a hybrid model, and reporting to our Ottawa office at least 3-4 days a week. The target compensation package for this role is between CAD 95K and 110K, subject upon internal equity and years of experience. We may make further adjustments through an approval process if the targeted compensation range needs to be modified based on business needs and market trends.

Primary Responsibilities

Understand Sectigo’s technical product specifications and test requirements. Own testing for features, products, and delivery. Troubleshoot issues down to the root cause and provide detailed bug reports. Own all test results for each test suite and provide a high-level summary for areas tested. Collaborate with engineers and development team members to design overall test infrastructure. Develop and enhance QA tools to support testing. Write test suits and test case documentation. Discover, report, and verify issues in test documentation. Additional tasks associated with this position may be assigned in response to company initiatives and business needs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Development, or equivalent work experience is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 1+ years of experience in software testing (manual + automation) for web and/or REST APIs using tools such as Playwright/Selenium is required. Ideally 1 to 3+ years of direct experience is strongly recommended. Hands-on experience writing automated tests using one primary language such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Python. Working knowledge of Git.

Talents and Desired Qualifications

Excellent understanding of QA best practices, principles, and methodologies. Ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment, highly accurate and detail-oriented mindset. Willingness to learn in a hands-on work environment, collaboration and problem-solving skills with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with team members. Good to have system administrative background. Proficient in designing/creating Automation Frameworks. Apply AI-driven testing approaches where applicable to enhance test coverage and efficiency. Good verbal and written communication skills - speaking in English is a must. Ability to thrive in a global fast-paced and deadline-driven environment with frequently changing priorities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Global team. Global reach. Global impact. At Sectigo, we believe doing good is good business. Our strength and our success come from our team of passionate, engaged individuals who make a difference, both locally and globally. Our commitment to engagement is rooted in an unconditionally inclusive workforce, embodying our unique perspectives, heritages, and backgrounds, all as diverse as the experiences of each Sectigo employee. Importantly, we strive to be recognized not only as the CLM leader but also for our intentional efforts to promote employees into the roles that most challenge and excite them, into experiences that allow them to grow their interests as we grow the business. We are committed to bringing a little bit of fun and a whole lot of happiness into everything we do so that our work – and our team members – reflect the positive outcomes we deliver to our customers every day.