Intermediate QA Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Intermediate QA Engineer (AI): Leading manual and exploratory testing of complex features across multiple environments with an accent on integrating AI-powered tools for enhanced productivity and defect detection. Focus on driving quality advocacy across development cycles and mentoring junior QA engineers while analyzing production behavior.

Location: Hybrid in Montreal

Company

hirify.global is a global commerce company providing robust tools and services to help video game developers fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead manual and exploratory testing of complex features.
• Identify, log, and track reproducible issues using bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Analyze production logs and real-user behavior to proactively identify quality gaps.
• Create and maintain detailed test cases, checklists, and QA documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure reliable CI/CD test coverage.
• Evaluate and integrate AI-powered tools into QA workflows and mentor junior QA engineers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software QA or testing roles, including ownership of end-to-end quality.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong understanding of manual testing methodologies and defect life cycle.
• Proficiency with bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira) and version control (e.g., Git).
• Practical experience using Postman and similar tools for API validation.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment readiness processes.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Familiarity with AI-powered testing tools (e.g., test case generation, smart test prioritization, AI log analysis).

Nice to have

• Experience with Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium for automated test development.
• Understanding of backend technologies, APIs, and familiarity with PHP or related languages.
• Experience working in Linux environments and using Bash scripting.
• Hands-on with AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Testim, Mabl, or AI-based bug triaging tools) in a QA context.

Culture & Benefits

• Latest Mac workplaces + additional hardware.
• Free trainings and participation in specialized conferences.
• Health insurance (Medical, dental, and optical) for employee and dependants.
• Flexible hours: organize your day according to your needs and sprint & teamwork demands.
• No dress code and comfortable office environment.

Hiring process

• Background checks will be conducted after the final interview stage.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process (e.g., reviewing applications, analyzing resumes).