Senior QA Analyst

Overview Location: Montreal, Canada Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days or less per week in the office) Experience Level: Intermediate (5-7+ years of experience) Are you passionate about ensuring quality in complex financial systems and payment platforms? Trissential is hiring a Senior QA Analyst to join our client's team in Montreal. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in validating high-impact banking and payment solutions while working within modern distributed architectures, event-driven systems, and agile delivery environments. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, improving quality processes, and collaborating with talented technology teams, we'd love to hear from you. What's in It for You? Work on mission-critical banking and payment platforms that support real-world financial transactions Collaborate with architects, developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to influence solution quality from design through delivery Gain exposure to modern event-driven architectures, APIs, distributed systems, and microservices environments Contribute to quality engineering and test automation initiatives that drive continuous improvement Join a collaborative, innovative team that values quality, transparency, and professional growth Build expertise within a highly regulated financial services environment while working on complex enterprise-scale solutions Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model with opportunities for both professional and technical development Your Role & Responsibilities Design, document, and execute comprehensive test cases for banking and payment transaction workflows across APIs, integrations, and event-driven systems Validate solution quality, resilience, testability, reliability, and performance throughout the software development lifecycle Test critical payment processing workflows across distributed architectures, messaging platforms, and event processing systems Develop and execute test strategies spanning API, integration, end-to-end, and non-functional testing activities Support and contribute to test automation efforts, including API, integration, and end-to-end automation initiatives Create and maintain automated test assets where required by the team Analyze quality metrics, defect trends, and operational insights to improve testing effectiveness and reduce risk Identify, document, and communicate testing gaps, technical risks, quality debt, and optimization opportunities Partner closely with development, architecture, product, and business teams to embed quality throughout the solution lifecycle Track defects, test execution activities, and quality metrics using Jira and related quality management platforms Support the ongoing evolution of QA, automation, and quality engineering best practices across the organization Skills & Experience You Should Possess 5-7+ years of experience in software quality assurance, quality engineering, API testing, or integration testing Strong hands-on experience testing APIs, including validation of request/response structures, payloads, integration points, and transaction workflows Experience testing event-driven architectures and messaging platforms such as Kafka or similar technologies Proven ability to create test cases, execute testing activities, analyze outcomes, and manage defects through resolution Strong understanding of integration testing methodologies and end-to-end business process validation Experience working within Agile software delivery environments Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize testing activities based on business risk and impact Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across both technical and business audiences Bilingual communication skills in French and English Bonus Points If You Have Experience within banking, financial services, payments, or other highly regulated industries Experience testing payment processing systems or financial transaction platforms Hands-on involvement in test automation initiatives Knowledge of Java and/or Python Experience working with distributed systems and microservices architectures Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices Experience using Jira and related quality management platforms Previous experience working within large enterprise environments Education & Certifications You Need Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline Equivalent practical experience may be considered in place of formal education What We Offer At Trissential, we value collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. By joining our client's team, you'll contribute to meaningful projects while working alongside highly skilled professionals in a supportive and growth-focused environment Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits! C$136,600-C$150,400 annually or C$80-C$94 per hour , depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography. Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work Hybrid Work Model – Work collaboratively while enjoying workplace flexibility Career Development – Access to learning opportunities, professional development, and exposure to enterprise-scale technologies Collaborative Culture – Join a team that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement Challenging Projects – Work on mission-critical financial systems with significant business impact This role is only available to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States Ready to be part of something exciting? Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Senior QA Analyst with Trissential!