Advanced Quality Engineer

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Job Description

Your Role

The Advanced Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst is responsible for designing, developing, and executing complex test strategies to ensure high‑quality software releases. This role works closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, DevOps, and UX teams to validate functionality, performance, security, and overall user experience. The Advanced SQA Analyst brings strong technical expertise, mentoring capabilities, and deep knowledge of testing methodologies to drive continuous improvement in software quality and delivery processes.

You will be Responsible for

Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for complex features and systems.

Lead risk assessments to identify critical testing areas and define appropriate testing depth.

Participate in requirements analysis, design reviews, and sprint planning to ensure testability and clarity.

Execute functional, regression, integration, performance, and security tests.

Design and maintain automated test frameworks using industry‑standard tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, JMeter).

Develop automated test scripts for UI, API, and backend services.

Ensure CI/CD pipelines integrate automated test suites effectively.

Establish and improve quality standards, metrics, and best practices.

Perform root‑cause analysis for defects and collaborate with engineering to implement long‑term fixes.

Drive continuous improvement in development and testing processes using Agile, Scrum, or DevOps methodologies.

Partners with developers to ensure early detection and resolution of issues.

Work closely with product owners to validate acceptance criteria and ensure high‑quality user experiences.

Mentor junior SQA analysts on testing best practices, tools, and automation techniques.

Communicate test progress, risks, and results to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

The Experiences you Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.

5+ years of experience in software quality assurance or test engineering.

Demonstrated experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, etc.).

Experience testing in Agile/Scrum environments.

Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or similar.

Proficiency in API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI, REST‑Assured).

Familiarity with CI/CD systems (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).

Solid grasp of SQL, NoSQL, and data validation techniques.

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus.

ISTQB (Foundation or Advanced Level)

Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)

Agile or Scrum certification

DevOps or Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

The salary range for this position in Charlottetown is $70,000 - $80,000 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 time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace 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 accessibility@invesco.ca or 1.800.874.6275 to let us know if you require accommodation for an interview due to a disability.