Functional Test Engineer (Data)

Job summary

Who We Are PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with. Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing. As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑…

Job details

Who We Are PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with. Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing. As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact. PLATO is looking for a Functional Test Engineer to provide service to a Federal Government client. Applicants close to a PLATO office will have hybrid work requirements. **Current Government of Canada Reliability Clearance is required. Core Responsibilities: Work within a cross-functional Agile Scrum squad delivering product features for a social services transformation Create and execute comprehensive test plans covering functional, regression, integration, and accessibility testing Apply shift-left testing practices: participate in Three Amigos sessions, review requirements for testability, define acceptance criteria Execute in-sprint testing and track quality metrics (defect containment rate, story churn, automation stability) Manage defect lifecycle in Azure DevOps including classification, triage, and resolution tracking Support E2E and UAT testing phases with scenario design and execution Collaborate with developers on traceable test plans, solution design reviews, and bug triage Contribute to Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD) enforcement within the squad Support deliverable completion and contribute to client workshops and System Demos Requirements Hands on web/ UI, API and interface testing Knowledge on programming (TypeScript preferred) SQL knowledge with data testing experience GenAI hands on development with GitHub Copilot and other standard tools/ strategy (Microsoft 365 copilot) Azure Test Plans, Data Lake, and DevOps pipelines Solid understanding of test case design, defect management, and QA best practices Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams Nice to have: Enterprise level business transformation programs IBM Curam platform with customized UI components Hands on automation experience with WebDriverIO and Playwright Work With Us At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you. PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.

What you’ll do

The Functional Test Engineer will work within a cross-functional Agile Scrum squad to deliver product features for a social services transformation. Responsibilities include creating and executing test plans, managing defect lifecycles, and collaborating with developers on testing and quality metrics.

Requirements

Candidates should have hands-on experience in web/UI, API, and interface testing, along with knowledge of programming (preferably TypeScript) and SQL for data testing. Familiarity with GenAI development tools and Agile/Scrum methodologies is also required.

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Scrum · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• social services · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Web/UI Testing
• API Testing
• Interface Testing
• TypeScript
• SQL
• Data Testing
• GenAI Development
• GitHub Copilot
• Azure Test Plans
• Data Lake
• DevOps
• Test Case Design
• Defect Management
• QA Best Practices
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills