Senior Software Quality Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 25, 2026. Invesco scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Job Description
About the Role:
The Senior Software Quality Engineer leads the design, execution, and oversight of complex test strategies to ensure the delivery of high quality, reliable software products for Invesco’s Human Resources Domain. This role provides deep technical expertise, drives automation maturity, mentors junior analysts, and partners closely with Engineering, Product, and DevOps teams to uphold quality throughout the development lifecycle. The Senior Software Quality Engineer works proactively to identify risks, improve processes, and elevate overall product excellence.
Responsibilities of the Role:
Test Strategy & Leadership
Define and lead end-to-end test strategies for complex applications, integrations, and platforms for HR Domain.
Analyze requirements, architecture, and design documents to identify gaps and improve testability.
Serve as a quality authority within Agile teams, influencing decisions and best practices.
Drive test planning, estimation, prioritization, and reporting for releases and major initiatives.
Advanced Test Execution & Automation
Lead the creation and maintenance of automated test suites for UI, API, and backend services.
Improve automation frameworks and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
Execute functional, integration, regression, performance, and security tests as needed.
Ensure test environments, data, and tools are optimized for efficiency and reliability.
Defect Management & Root Cause Analysis
Identify, document, and track defects with high clarity and precision.
Facilitate root-cause analysis sessions with engineering teams to ensure long-term corrective actions.
Provide clear quality insights using metrics, dashboards, and trend analysis.
Quality Governance & Continuous Improvement
Lead initiatives to enhance quality engineering practices, standards, and tools.
Champion continuous improvement in testing processes, automation adoption, and Agile quality practices.
Conduct peer reviews of test cases, automation scripts, and documentation.
Collaboration & Mentorship
Partner with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure quality is built into every phase of development.
Mentor junior and mid-level QA staff in testing techniques, automation, and analysis.
Communicate risks, dependencies, and quality expectations clearly and proactively.
Requirements of the Role:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
5 -10+ years of software QA, test engineering, or related technical experience.
Proven background leading QA activities within Agile/Scrum teams.
Experience architecting or enhancing automation frameworks.
Experience and knowledge of Workday HCM, PeopleSoft, or similar Human Capital Management platforms
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, STLC, and test automation lifecycle.
Hands-on experience with automation tools such as:
Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium
Postman, REST-Assured, SoapUI
Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, C#).
Experience with CI/CD platforms and test integration.
Solid understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data validation.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus.
Soft Skills
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve complex testing challenges.
Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical details to business stakeholders.
Leadership presence, ownership mentality, and the ability to work autonomously.
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational skills.
Preferred Certifications
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst or Technical Test Analyst
Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)
Selenium or test automation certifications
Agile or Scrum certifications
The salary range for this position in Charlottetown is $100,000 - $110,000 year. The total compensation offered for this position includes salary and incentive pay and will vary based on skills, experience and location
Full Time / Part Time
Full timeWorker Type
EmployeeJob Exempt (Yes / No)
YesWorkplace Model
Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.
What’s in it for you?
Our people are at the very core of our success and we strive to provide employees with a competitive total rewards package which includes:
Hybrid working environment
RRSP Contributions
Health & Wellness Benefits
Work flexibility Programs
Parental Leave Benefits
Study Support
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.
Invesco is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. If selected for an interview, we will work with you to ensure that your interview is accessible and accommodation is provided. Please contact us at [email protected] 1.800.874.6275 to let us know if you require accommodation for an interview due to a disability.