QA Automation Engineer

Optix is looking for a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to design, build, and own a modern, automated QA practice as we evolve from a rules-based automation platform into a leading conversational, agentic workspace management system.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software QA, with a strong focus on test automation
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining automated test suites (unit, API, integration, and E2E)
• Experience with PHP/Laravel is required
• Experience with modern Javascript frameworks like Vue, React and Angular
• Solid understanding of REST/GraphQL API testing and integration patterns
• Experience working with CI/CD systems and incorporating automated testing into deployment pipelines
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adopt modern testing approaches
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systems-thinking mindset
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain test strategies and results clearly to both technical and non-technical team members

Benefits

• Competitive salary compensation and commission structure
• Strong Employee Stock Option Plan offering
• Excellent health and dental coverage program provided by Sunlife
• Mission-driven workplace experience with a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Healthy snacks and locally roasted coffee
• Team lunches and socials
• Annual health and fitness credit
• Fun offsite activities that allow us to reconnect as a team
• A beautiful, waterfront Gastown office and a flexible 60/40 hybrid workplace plan