QA Automation Engineer, Cyber

At Qohash we look for bold, mission-driven individuals who aren’t afraid to take brave action in pursuit of meaningful outcomes. You thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments, demonstrate a strong sense of accountability, and embrace the unknown with curiosity and determination. We value people who are not only technically proficient but also deeply collaborative, customer-centric, and aligned with our core values of accountability, pursuit of excellence, and resilience. If you’re energized by creating a safer digital future for all, read on…

Our 5 core values are more than just words—they are a way of life for us. We know that companies with a strong culture and a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

Do our values speak to you?

• Pursuit of excellence
  Data security companies that aren’t constantly improving every aspect of what they mean by ‘excellent’ shouldn’t exist.
• Resilience
  Security is a marathon without a finish line. Our customers and employees must have the support they need.
• Mission focus
  We are here to protect the world’s most sensitive data and create a safer digital future for all.
• Accountability
  Trust is earned through actions, not blame or wishful thinking. Fulfill promises and take responsibility for mistakes.
  Embracing conflict
  To reach consensus and problem-solve quickly, it’s important to communicate honestly and courageously.
  

Who you are

We are seeking a candidate who brings strong accountability to their work and thrives in a stakeholder-driven environment. You have exceptional attention to detail, superior organizational skills, and a deep curiosity for financial operations. You are proactive, analytical, and excited about leveraging your experience to support a fast-moving and growing organization. This role is ideal for someone seeking to deepen their financial expertise within a tech-driven startup environment.

You are a proactive and autonomous QA Automation Engineer who thrives in complex and non-standard environments. You take full ownership of quality assurance, from defining testing strategies to optimizing automation frameworks that accelerate delivery without compromising reliability. You approach challenges with curiosity and precision, leveraging AI, automation, and a collaborative mindset to deliver impact at scale.

You embrace change in a fast-paced startup environment, stay calm under pressure, and bring a high level of organization and problem-solving to the table. You advocate for excellence in quality and understand that resilience in product quality is critical to maintaining customer trust.

What you will do

As a QA Automation Engineer, your responsibilities will be as follows:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks that ensure the quality and reliability of Qohash products.
• Conduct end-to-end, API, and local application testing, supporting manual testing where necessary.
• Own the setup and maintenance of test environments.
• Drive defect identification, prevention, and resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering and DevOps to continuously improve CI/CD pipelines through automation and performance testing.
• Identify gaps, propose solutions, and lead improvements to QA processes across the organization.
• Proactively communicate risks related to tools, technology, or testing processes as they arise.
  

What your resume shows

Must Haves

• A strong alignment with our core values (preference for those with genuine start-up, high growth, ser A, B, C or high velocity company experience)
• Reside in Quebec or Ontario
• 5+ years of experience in both manual and automated QA testing
• 5+ years of experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Selenium, Cypress)
• Demonstrated ability to adapt testing strategies when system constraints change (e.g., no UI, limited observability), and to propose viable alternative validation methods
• Solid programming knowledge (e.g., JavaScript, Bash) and willingness to expand these skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain robust test automation frameworks
• Clear communication skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive, continuous-learning mindset
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
  

Nice to Haves

• Experience with browser-based and non-UI/system-level testing tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, custom test harnesses, CLI-driven tests, API test frameworks)
• Strong experience testing headless local applications, background services, or agents (e.g., daemons, system services, sensors), including API-, CLI-, log-, or event-driven validation approaches
• Experience in JavaScript or Kotlin programming
• Experience in a cybersecurity or startup environment
• Preference will be given to candidates residing in the province of Quebec

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary range.
• Enjoy up to six weeks of paid time off annually—because we value your work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including:
  
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paramedical and telemedicine services
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
  

Qohash is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.