Senior QA Automations Engineer, Core Apps - Ottawa - Solink

Description

Senior QA Automation Engineer, Core Apps

Location: Canada | Remote

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Sean Yang, Director of Engineering

Type: Permanent | Full-Time

About Solink

At Solink, our mission is to safeguard what matters most. We provide businesses with the tools to know sooner and act faster by transforming video security into real-time operational insights.

Our cloud-based platform integrates seamlessly with your existing cameras and systems, turning them into intelligent sensors that detect and interpret key moments. This empowers teams to make data-driven decisions, enhance security, and improve operational efficiency.

Trusted by over 30,000 locations across 32+ countries—including brands like McDonald's and JYSK—Solink delivers clarity when it counts. Our solutions help businesses reduce shrink, optimize performance, and respond proactively to potential threats.

We're growing rapidly, earning industry recognition, and scaling with purpose. We've been recognized by Deloitte's Fast 50 and Fast 500, Business Intelligence Group, and as one of Ottawa's Best Places to Work. And we're just getting started

About the Role

The Data team at Solink builds and maintains a growing ecosystem of data infrastructure and integrations that power core analytics, reporting, and customer-facing features. As a Senior QA Automation Engineer on the Data team, you will take a leadership role in defining, building, and scaling automated testing for data integrations, pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

This role is highly hands‑on and strategic. You will own automation efforts across backend services, data pipelines, APIs, and supporting UI workflows, while partnering closely with Data Engineers, Product Managers, and other QA team members to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and scalability across Solink's platform.

What You'll Do

Automation & Test Strategy

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated test coverage for data integrations, data pipelines, and supporting infrastructure.
• Identify automation opportunities across feature development, regression, and infrastructure testing, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
• Define and evolve data‑focused test strategies to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and reliability across systems.

Data & Infrastructure Testing

• Test backend systems including REST APIs, event‑driven services, and serverless infrastructure such as AWS Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB, Kinesis, and S3.
• Validate data pipelines, ETL processes, and transformations, ensuring correctness across large datasets and integrations.
• Perform SQL‑based data validation and analysis to confirm data consistency and expected behavior.

Quality Leadership & Collaboration

• Take ownership of test planning, execution, and risk identification for Data‑related initiatives.
• Work closely with Data Engineers throughout the development lifecycle to advocate for quality and shift testing left.
• Mentor and coach junior QA and QA Automation Engineers, contributing to overall framework quality and team growth.

Technology Stack

• Automation: Python, Pytest, Playwright
• API & Data Testing: Postman, SQL
• Test Management: Testmo
• Dev & Collaboration: GitHub, Jira
• Infrastructure: AWS serverless and cloud services, Linux environments

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in QA automation, with a strong focus on backend and data‑heavy systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python‑based automation frameworks (Pytest, Playwright).
• Experience testing data pipelines, APIs, and cloud‑based distributed systems.
• Hands‑on experience validating data using SQL.
• Proven ability to independently drive test strategy, planning, and execution.

Soft Skills

• Ownership mindset with the ability to lead QA efforts without heavy oversight.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and comfort working in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively with engineering and product partners.

Security Requirements

• Candidates must undergo a criminal records check upon hire.
• Be a Canadian Citizen (dual citizens included) or eligible to work in Canada.
• Be willing to comply with Solink's own security policies and standards.

Our Values

We do things the Solink way:

• Act with URGENCY – Our customers move fast, so we do too.
• Deliver with QUALITY – We sweat the details and hold a high bar.
• Win with TEAM – No egos. Just outcomes, built together.
• Lead with TRUST – We earn it through clarity, consistency, and care.

These aren't just words—they shape how we hire, lead, and grow.

Why Solink?

We're not just building tech — we're building a place where great people do great work.

• Clarity and trust: Where the role allows, we support flexibility in how and where work gets done — and we're upfront about what's required.
• Meaningful equity: Every full‑time, permanent employee has a stake in our growth.
• Comprehensive benefits: Fully paid health & dental (no waiting period) + $500 health spending account.
• Wellness support: Monthly reimbursement for fitness, wellness, or mental health programs.
• Growth through merit: Advancement is based on contribution, initiative, and the ability to raise the bar — together.
• Candid culture: Clear expectations, honest feedback, and no politics.
• Social connection: From So‑learns to Solink‑o and So‑lunches, we stay connected in ways that actually feel fun.

What to Expect from the Hiring Process

We respect your time and value transparency. Here's a general idea of what to expect:

1. Intro call with our Talent Team
2. Interview with the Hiring Manager
3. Role‑relevant task or case (if applicable)
4. Final interviews with cross‑functional team members
5. Reference Checks
6. Offer & onboarding

Please note: this is subject to change at any point in the recruitment process based on the needs of the business.

Solink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.