Job Description

Apply Digital is hybrid/remote-friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in Vancouver, working in hours that align with PST.

Are you passionate about shipping digital products of uncompromised quality? Do you constantly look for ways to innovate and expand your knowledge of testing methodologies and processes? Do you embrace challenges head-on with perseverance and have a can-do attitude while still having fun? Then you may be ready to take on the overall responsibility of a Quality Assurance Lead at Apply Digital.
As a Quality Assurance Lead within Apply Digital, you will help contribute to the overall company strategy by validating that the application meets design specifications and requirements. This includes iOS applications, Android applications, Web applications, Voice Recognition, AR, IoT, and any other digital to human interfaces. The products should be tested in terms of functionality, performance, reliability, stability, and compatibility with the supported devices, browsers, and user interfaces.
WHAT YOU\'LL DO:

• Define QA project requirements and QA deliverables (for both manual and automated QA activities) based on scope
  
• Ensure all QA deliverables meet Apply\xe2\x80\x99s high level of quality standards
  
• Oversee and provide mentorship for a small group of QA team members
  
• Monitor and uphold the overall quality health of assigned projects
  
• Proactively identify and escalate critical issues, blockers, and risks in a timely manner to minimize the impact on project timelines
  
• Provide hands-on test support when necessary to verify front-end and back-end changes, user workflows, database, API, security, performance, mobile device, browsers
  
• Manage a list of defects according to Apply\xe2\x80\x99s standards in a bug tracking system
  
• Work collaboratively within high-performance teams (e.g. product managers, developers, UI, and UX designers) to champion product quality for our clients
  
• Assist in the removal of blockers/obstacles so that projects are delivered in a timely manner
  
• Actively participate in all Scrum ritual including requirement reviews, daily scrum meetings, sprint planning, etc.
  
• Proactively help improve quality methodologies /processes within the organization to increase efficiency and redundancy
  
• Represent the customer\xe2\x80\x99s voice when it comes to the high-quality expectation that our client entrusts in us.

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED:

• You have a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent
• You have 7+ years of experience in a similar role
• You have a deep understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes for both manual and automated testing practices
• You have experience owning, prioritizing, and managing all QA activities and deliverables within the SDLC
• You have experience guiding and providing mentorship to other more junior QA team members within a project delivery team
• You have an strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development principles
• You are experienced in cross-browser, UI/UX, and iOS/Android/Desktop/API testing
• You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• You\xe2\x80\x99re self-driven and take ownership of tasks from beginning to completion
• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You are able to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously within a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• You are detail-oriented, incredibly meticulous, and you enjoy the fine attention to detail required to spot, prevent, and troubleshoot any issues before our clients find them
• You have experience creating and maintaining test automation scripts (optional)
• Experience within the Telecommunication industry is an asset

LIFE AT APPLY

• Flexibility - work where you work best
• Competitive benefits plan
• Generous paid time off - take the time you need to be balanced and energized
• A growing company means many opportunities for advancement - we like to promote from within!
• Regular team and company events (karaoke, escape rooms, axe throwing and more!)
• Training budgets, Days of Learning, company-wide training, Apply Library and our Hackathon for Good mean you have many different ways to learn and stretch yourself

ABOUT APPLY
We are a digital innovation company focused on products, platforms, and commerce. Digital to our core, we are purpose-built to transform possibilities for people. We solve complex problems with well-executed solutions tailor-made for continuous growth \xe2\x80\x94 we\'re ambitious, and our clients are too. We work with well-funded start-ups, global brands, and Fortune 1000 companies spanning industries and audiences, including Moderna, Kraft Heinz, Arc\xe2\x80\x99teryx, and lululemon.
www.applydigital.com