Quality Assurance Specialist (SaaS)

TL;DR

Quality Assurance Specialist (SaaS/Cloud): Advancing software quality procedures and enhancing automated testing systems for Earth science technology with an accent on CI/CD integration and cloud-native architectures. Focus on delivering resilient SaaS capabilities, validating backend services, and promoting high quality standards across a global SCRUM team.

Location: Hybrid (Calgary, AB) — Working in a hybrid mode with two days a week in the Calgary office required

Company

hirify.global provides world-leading technology for Earth sciences to help organizations understand the underground and make better decisions faster.

What you will do

• Perform automated and exploratory testing across the deployment lifecycle for web interfaces and backend services.
• Establish and improve automated test coverage for new and existing capabilities.
• Embed quality validation directly into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure security, performance, and functional requirements are met.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary SCRUM team including software engineers, research engineers, designers, and product managers.
• Promote organization-wide software quality standards and contribute to general engineering process improvements.

Requirements

• Academic degree (BSc or above) in Computer Science or a closely related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in QA roles with a proven track record in SaaS and Cloud-based application testing.
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and Python for automation and scripting.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures (RESTful APIs, microservices, containerization) and CI/CD workflows.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse, fast-paced global team.

Nice to have

• Ability to work independently within a clear accountability framework.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to explain complex technical ideas.
• Adaptability to collaborate across different global time zones.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
• Employee share purchase plan (in most locations) and rewards & recognition program.
• Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
• Culture of open-mindedness, transparent communication, and connected global teams.
• Office hubs featuring barista-crafted coffee, games, and regular team events.