Quality Assurance Specialist

Ontario, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 25, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Location requirements: Country, Ontario, Canada
Seniority: Entry level
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Execute manual test scripts, analyze requirements, create test cases, and perform functional, integration, usability, and regression testing. Document defects, verify fixes, collaborate with developers and product teams, and contribute to improving QA processes and testing coverage.

Job details

Project Description Join Hiredbuddy as an entry-level Quality Assurance Specialist. Work remotely to test and improve our software products, collaborate with a dynamic team, and grow your QA skills in a supportive environment. Full Description Hiredbuddy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to join our remote team. As an entry-level QA Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, functionality, and user experience of our software products. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to identify issues, define test cases, and maintain high-quality standards across our platform. In this role, you will be responsible for executing manual test scripts, documenting defects, and verifying fixes. You will also participate in test planning, contribute to regression testing, and help improve our QA processes. We value a proactive mindset and a willingness to learn; you will receive mentorship from experienced QA engineers and have access to training resources to grow your skills. Your day-to-day activities will include analyzing requirements, creating test cases, performing functional, integration, and usability testing, and providing clear feedback to the development team. You will use industry-standard tools like Jira for bug tracking and test management, and you will learn to work with automation frameworks as you progress. We encourage curiosity and suggest improvements to our testing strategies to increase efficiency and coverage. At Hiredbuddy, we believe in a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You will have regular check-ins with your manager, participate in sprint reviews, and contribute to a supportive team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their career in QA to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, remote-first company. We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, have strong analytical skills, and pay close attention to detail. If you enjoy breaking things to make them better and are passionate about delivering quality software, we would love to hear from you. Requirements 0-2 years of experience in software quality assurance or related field Basic understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies Familiarity with bug tracking tools like Jira or similar Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, or JavaScript is a plus Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium) is a bonus but not required Benefits Professional development stipend Collaborative and inclusive team culture Access to modern QA tools and resources

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have 0–2 years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field, a basic understanding of SDLC and QA methodologies, and familiarity with Jira or similar bug-tracking tools. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, communication, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment are required; basic HTML, CSS, or JavaScript knowledge is a plus, while automation experience is a bonus.