Part-Time Software Quality Assurance Specialist
Optix, Canada

The workplace is being disrupted and we’re leading the change towards a flexible and hybrid future. Are you interested in being a part of this evolution and passionate about shaping the future of work?

Optix is a technology platform that enables clients to manage, measure, and optimize their flexible workplaces. Our vision is to change the way the world works. With clients in 25+ countries, we craft beautiful apps that put workers at the centre of the workplace experience. Our customers are hybrid and flexible space operators, and we empower them with tech that simplifies the day-to-day operations of their businesses.

We're looking for a self-starter who has experience with QA testing and is excited about joining and growing with our team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of our product and developing best-in-class quality assurance processes.

Note: This is a fully remote role with the option to come into the office on a hybrid schedule if you are based in Vancouver, BC. You must be available in our time zone (Pacific Time Zone) to attend our meetings and be available on Slack. This is also a part-time role with the potential to become a full-time position (i.e. ideal for developers going back to school, professionals looking for flexibility for family arrangements, etc). If you are interested in applying for a full-time role, please do so here.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life. Even if you don’t feel you meet every requirement listed, we would still love to hear why you think you would be an awesome addition to our team, and we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• You have 3+ years of experience testing web and mobile applications
• You have experience working in an Agile development environment and within a Scrum team
• You have experience with automation frameworks e.g. Selenium
• You are a skilled communicator, both written and verbal
• You are able to work closely with the development and support teams
• You have experience reading and comprehending technical documentation
• You are passionate about great products. You notice the small details and have an analytical approach to solving problems
• You question the status quo, take ownership of your work, and proactively identify and address issues and opportunities

• Having worked with a development team supporting a SaaS solution
• Detail for UX and UI, experience with design concepts
• Proficiency using Jira
• An understanding of basic development concepts (i.e. the ability to interpret and describe errors, for example using browser tools to get a console error)
• Experience with developing and executing tests leveraging an API
• Enterprise QA frameworks or process

• Become a product expert quickly and deeply understand how our product works
• Work on an Agile team and attend daily stand-ups, sprint planning meetings and sprint retrospective meetings
• Ensure the quality of our product, validating any features or updates made by our development team
• Build an internal knowledge base on QA best practices
• Create and contribute to maintaining our test strategies as part of the ongoing effort to improve the overall quality of the product
• Act as a bridge between the development and support teams and help promote a better understanding of the business rules
• Assist the support and onboarding team in investigating platform bugs
• Write documentation and test scenarios
• Implement automated testing based on our guidelines

Benefits

This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing technology startup. Taking care of our team on this journey is a priority. We offer:

• Competitive salary compensation
• Mission-driven workplace experience with a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Healthy snacks and locally roasted coffee slow pour is our jam
• Weekly team lunches and socials
• Fun offsite activities that allow us to reconnect as a team
• A beautiful, waterfront Gastown office and a flexible hybrid workplace plan

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