Senior QA Engineer, Fixed Term - Toronto
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 6, 2026. Dept scores B on the Alion truth index.
WHY DEPT®?
We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.
This is a 3 month fixed term salaried contract, located in Ontario Canada. Preferably in Toronto.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the design and implementation of test strategies and plans
- Mentor and guide mid-level and junior QA engineers
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Cypress, Jmeter, and Postman
- Conduct code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality
- Analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
- Drive the adoption of best practices and continuous improvement in QA processes
- Act as a subject matter expert in software testing and quality assurance
What You Bring:
- Expertise in Cypress and TypeScript, Jmeter, Jest, Postman, SQL/DB, and Jira
- Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools
- Proficient in writing and executing complex test cases and test scripts
- Expertise in end-to-end, API, and performance/load testing
- Familiarity with source/version control such as Git
- Familiarity with AWS CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
The anticipated hourly range for this position is $45 hourly. Rate is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.
WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:
DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.
DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.
DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.