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Senior QA Engineer

Summary

Senior QA Engineer builds and runs automated tests for Staples’ eCommerce platform using Playwright, API testing, and CI/CD integration to ensure reliability and performance.

Some of what you will do:

This role defines a Senior QA Engineer position responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of an eCommerce platform through a combination of manual and automated testing practices.

Specifically, You Will:

  • Identify quality gaps and implement preventive testing strategies to minimize future defects.

  • Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, story grooming, and retrospectives.

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on test automation, quality metrics, and test coverage.

  • Enhance operational efficiency by optimizing QA processes and practices.

  • Mentor junior QA team members and promote quality engineering best practices across delivery teams.

Some of what you need:

  • 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience supporting eCommerce or customer-facing digital platforms.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Playwright test automation frameworks.

  • Experience with API testing and validation.

  • Experience using Jira and Xray for test management, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.

  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum software delivery methodologies.

  • Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

  • Proficiency with SQL for data validation and backend testing.

  • Familiarity with Git, source control practices, and modern DevOps workflows.

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Physical demands/working conditions:

Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.

Some of what you will get:

  • Associate discount

  • Health and Dental benefits

  • RRSP/DPSP

  • Performance bonuses

  • Learning & Development programs

  • And more…

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