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Our platform provides real-time visibility and control over how funds are collected and managed, replacing fragmented workflows with secure, modern systems that schools rely on every day. \nTrusted by more than 27,000 K12 schools managing over $8B annually, KEV delivers mission-critical software for payments, accounting, and reporting, where reliability and security matter. Headquartered in Toronto with teams across North America, we are scaling quickly and investing deeply in cloud-native, data-driven technology. \nKEV is a place for people who care about building durable software at scale and doing work that has real impact in public education. We focus on solving hard problems, raising the bar on engineering craft, and building products that earn long-term trust from the communities we serve. \nThis role is for an active vacancy.\nAbout the Role \nWe are hiring a QA contractor\n\nHow You Will Contribute\nFunctional Testing\nReview and analyze product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for SaaS based platform\nDesign, execute, and maintain functional, regression, smoke, and exploratory test cases\nLog, track, and retest defects using defect tracking tools\nWork closely with Product, Engineering, Designers and DevOps teams in an Agile environment\nAutomation Testing\nDevelop, enhance, and maintain test automation frameworks\nAutomate UI, API and end-to-end test scenarios using Playwright and Selenium\nPerform cross-browser and cross-environment testing\nEnsure automation coverage for critical SaaS workflows\nAnalyze automation results and maintain stable, reliable test suites\nAPI Testing\nPerform REST API testing to validate integrations and backend services\nAutomate API test cases, including positive, negative, and edge scenarios using Playwright and Postman\nValidate API response\nCI/CD & DevOps Collaboration\nIntegrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps)\nSupport continuous testing strategies for faster SaaS releases\nAnalyze pipeline test failures and provide root cause analysis\nDatabase & Data Validation\nWrite and execute SQL queries to validate backend and transactional data\nSupport test data creation and environment validation\nNice to Have\nExposure to performance testing tools such as JMeter\nExperience or familiarity with AI-powered testing tools (e.g., self-healing tests, AI-based test generation or analytics)\nWhat You Bring\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field\n5+ years of software QA experience covering functional, regression, integration, and system testing across multiple platforms\nStrong experience in test automation using Playwright and Selenium, including building, maintaining, and stabilizing automated test suites\n Hands-on experience with API testing and automation using tools like Playwright and Postman\nSQL - data validation against back-end systems\nFluency with Jira (defect tracking, Agile boards) and Confluence (documentation)\nSolid grasp of Agile methodologies and how QA operates inside a sprint cadence\nWorking knowledge of cloud platforms - Microsoft Azure preferred\nSharp analytical and problem-solving instincts\nStrong attention to detail and a proactive lens on quality\nClear communicator who works well across developers, PMs, and product\nWhy You’llLove Working at KEV \nMake a real difference every day - At KEV, your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We don’t just build software, we create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is rooted in impact, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of K-12 education. \nThe KEV Way - At KEV, you’ll never feel stuck in the status quo. You’ll be part of a team that’s constantly questioning, improving, and innovating-always with one guiding focus: How does this help our schools and the students they serve?It’s a culture that challenges you to do your best work while reminding you why it matters. \nGrow with us - We’re scaling fast, and so are our people. At KEV, you’ll have real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career. Whether advancing in your role or exploring a new path, you’ll be supported every step of the way. \nWork alongside excellence - You’ll be part of a team with integrity who treat their colleagues with respect. who are accomplished but humble, collaborative but accountable. It’s a place where you can do your best work while feeling supported and inspired by the people around you. \nCelebrate Community and Culture - At KEV, we connect, recognize, and celebrate our people. Join Club KEV for team-building fun, hear directly from customers in our Voice of Customer Series, stay aligned with Monthly Townhalls, and be inspired by the KEVite Awards, where top contributors are recognized by their peers.\nThis job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity. \nKEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with your recruiter. \nKEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.\nKEV may use AI-enabled tools to support components of our recruitment process. These tools are used to support human decision making. 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