About the Role
The Government of Alberta's Digital Design and Delivery (DDD) division is seeking two experienced Senior Quality Assurance Engineers to support the delivery of large-scale, enterprise digital platforms and services. You will work in a modern, Agile, user-centered environment, contributing to secure, high-quality, and accessible government services.
This role is ideal for a QA professional passionate about quality engineering, automation, and continuous improvement within complex enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead quality assurance efforts for enterprise digital platforms and services
Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts
Execute functional and non-functional testing (manual and automated)
Perform regression, smoke, sanity, and exploratory testing
Conduct API testing (security, performance, data validation, integration)
Perform mobile testing and cross-browser compatibility testing
Execute database testing using SQL to validate data integrity and accuracy
Support data conversion and migration testing
Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites
Track, document, and manage defects following QA best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to promote quality practices
Contribute to quality metrics, automated reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support reusable test components and emerging practices (including AI-assisted testing)
Required Qualifications
Strong background in Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering
Experience with both manual and automated testing in Agile environments
Expertise in functional and non-functional testing
Hands-on experience with API testing and database testing (SQL)
Experience with test automation frameworks and tools
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Work Arrangement
Primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings in Edmonton (travel at candidate's expense)
Candidate must provide their own computer and equipment
Microsoft Teams is the primary collaboration tool
Security Requirements
Must be eligible for a Criminal Record Check
May be required to obtain Enhanced Security Clearance or higher (e.g., RCMP clearance)
Final selection is subject to Government of Alberta security approval
