Quality Assurance Engineer IV (SaaS)

TL;DR

Quality Assurance Engineer IV (SaaS): Defining and owning the organization-wide QA strategy and automation architecture for an HR technology platform with an accent on scalable test frameworks and shift-left quality culture. Focus on architecting multi-team automation systems, designing performance and security testing strategies, and mentoring QA engineers.

Location: Remote-first, must be based in Alberta, Canada

Company

hirify.global provides secure, intuitive technology designed by HR professionals to streamline complex workplace management and employee experiences.

What you will do

• Define and own the organization-wide QA strategy, test architecture, and quality standards across all product lines.
• Architect, build, and evolve scalable test automation frameworks supporting multiple teams and release cadences.
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to embed quality practices into system design and sprint planning.
• Establish and track quality metrics and KPIs to identify trends and drive data-informed improvements.
• Design and execute performance, load, and security testing strategies for enterprise-scale SaaS systems.
• Mentor and develop QA engineers at all levels, elevating the team's overall technical capabilities.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional QA or software engineering experience.
• At least 2 years in a technical lead or principal-level capacity.
• Expert-level proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and languages (e.g., Java, Python).
• Deep expertise in SDLC, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps quality practices.
• Experience with performance, load, and security testing tools and methodologies at scale.
• Must be based in Alberta, Canada.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in SaaS, enterprise HR technology, or compliance-driven software environments.
• Familiarity with leave management, accommodations, or HR technology domains.
• Experience contributing to engineering hiring and team building.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first environment offering high flexibility and trust.
• Comprehensive benefits package, performance-based bonus program, and equity opportunities.
• Access to learning resources, leadership programs, and professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and flexible leave programs.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collective achievement.