Senior QA Software Developer at zensurance

About Us: Zensurance is redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses.  As a leading InsurTech, we make getting the right coverage simple, fast, and accessible through a digital-first experience. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive. Zensurance has been recognized for its rapid growth and industry impact: ✅ Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 (2023, 2024, 2025) ✅ Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 (2024, 2025) ✅ Top Insurance Employers (2022) At Zensurance, we value ownership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges, challenging the status quo, and making a real impact in an industry ready for change.  If you're looking to build something meaningful in a fast-growing, customer-focused company, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for a Senior QA Software Developer to join our Core Group. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you won’t just be testing - you’ll be designing the future of quality at Zensurance.  The Core Group is the engine room of our platform, consisting of three specialized teams: Docs, Renewals and Pricing, and Core Red. Together, we build and maintain the robust insurance data suite, business rules, and documentation that define our customers' policies. Our stack is primarily MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node), and we’ve recently adopted PostgreSQL and BullMQ to push our capabilities even further. We’re looking for someone who treats quality as a feature, not a hurdle, and who is excited to help us scale a high-traffic insurance platform. This is a remote-first role within Canada. #LI-Remote Responsibilities: Automation & Framework Design • Scalable Frameworks: Design, build, and maintain reusable test automation frameworks (integration, E2E, load) that minimize maintenance and maximize reliability. ( • Modern Tooling: Leverage AI-assisted development and agentic coding workflows to accelerate test creation and stay ahead of the curve. • Seamless Integration: Partner with developers to bake automated tests directly into our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring quality is never an afterthought. Product Quality & Strategy • Full-Spectrum Testing: Balance automated suites with manual exploratory smoke testing and functional testing to ensure every user story meets our "gold standard" before release. • System Resilience: Identify coverage gaps and proactively propose improvements to reduce system fragility and long-term technical debt. • Security & Accessibility: Support our commitment to users by utilizing SAST/DAST tools for security and Axe/Lighthouse to ensure our products are accessible to everyone. Leadership & Collaboration • • Technical Mentorship: Guide intermediate and junior engineers on testing best practices and the responsible, efficient use of AI coding tools. • Design Influence: Actively participate in design discussions and Agile ceremonies to advocate for testability, maintainability, and clear acceptance criteria. • Culture of Ownership: Promote a shared responsibility for quality across the entire engineering team, documenting strategies and automation patterns for everyone to use. • Data-Driven Improvement: Monitor production incidents and operational data to turn real-world "lessons learned" into future quality improvements. Qualifications: * University degree, college diploma in a technical field, or equivalent experience. * 5–8+ years of experience in Test Automation and Quality Assurance. * Strong experience with modern E2E automation frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, WebDriverIO, Selenium, or similar). * Experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript. * Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, or similar). * Experience with API testing and automation. * Experience with BrowserStack or similar cross-browser testing platforms. * Experience with manual testing approaches (Functional, Exploratory, UAT). * Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams. * Ability to critically review and validate AI-generated outputs for correctness, security, and maintainability. * Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally. * Proven ability to take ownership of quality initiatives within a team. Nice to have: * Experience with Salesforce or Salesforce-integrated systems. * Experience testing microservices and micro frontends. * Experience with monorepos or trunk-based development. * Experience with SonarCloud / SonarQube. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS). * Experience building AI-assisted test generation workflows. * Experience with accessibility testing tools. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions). * Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to improve engineering efficiency. * Understanding of agentic coding concepts, including prompt engineering, AI-generated test case creation, and validating AI-produced code. Join Our Engineering Team - Where Growth Meets Innovation At Zensurance, we believe engineering is more than just writing great code. It’s about learning, growing, and building something meaningful together. Our remote-first team is a place where you’ll be challenged, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Here’s what makes our team special: ✔ A Leadership Team That’s Got Your Back Our experienced and approachable engineering leaders aren’t just here to manage - they’re here to mentor, guide, and help you unlock your full potential. ✔ Fuel Your Growth We invest in your learning with training budgets, professional development programs, and mentorship opportunities. Want to explore a new tech stack or level up your skills? We can help get you there. ✔ A Culture of Sharing & Support From Power-Ups and book clubs to tech talks and hackathons, we believe in learning from each other. Have a cool idea or an interesting challenge? Let’s solve it together. ✔  Hack, Build, and Innovate Twice a year, we hit pause on our regular work for company-wide hackathons, giving you the chance to experiment, push boundaries, and build something awesome. ✔ Clear Career Growth, No Guesswork We don’t do vague career paths. Our well-defined growth tracks show you exactly what’s needed to take your career to the next level, in a way that aligns with your skills and ambitions. And the best part? You’ll work on exciting projects using cutting-edge technologies like TypeScript, NestJS microservices, and micro-frontends with React. If you're looking for a team that values learning, collaboration, and impactful work, we’d love to meet you! Benefits & Perks at Zensurance: At Zensurance, we know that when our people thrive, so does our business. That’s why we offer a flexible, people-first work environment designed to support your well-being, growth, and success. 💻 Work Your Way • Remote-first setup for added flexibility  • Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace • Top-tier tech: "Office in a box" with all necessary tech equipment • Half days before public holidays: Enjoy half days before long weekends ❤️ Your Health, Your Way • Flexible health and dental plans for families, including mental health support • Health & personal spending accounts to invest in wellness your way • Parental leave top-up, because family comes first 🚀 Investing in Your Growth • Education assistance reimbursement for courses, conferences, books, and memberships • Opportunities to learn from industry experts and grow your career 🤝 Staying Connected • Weekly Friday huddles to share updates and connect across teams • Virtual & in-person team-building events to strengthen our culture We’re building something special. Come be a part of it! Who We Are: Business is hard work, but insurance doesn’t have to be! We empower business owners with simple, tech-driven insurance solutions through our online platform.  Our success is fueled by our team-oriented culture and four core values: DELIVER – We set ambitious goals and achieve them. INCLUDE – We foster an open and safe space for all. INTEGRITY – We do what’s right. INVENT – We create straightforward, innovative solutions. AI Tools and Your Interview: We know AI is a valuable tool, and you're welcome to use it to prepare for your interview. However, please don't use AI assistants during the live interview itself. We want to have an authentic conversation with you, and using AI during the interview could affect our evaluation of your suitability for the role. Just so you know, we use an AI scribe to help us take notes and review interviews, ensuring a fair and clear process. Diversity & Inclusion: Zensurance celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you need support, let us know, we’re here to help. Thank You! We review every application with care to find the best fit for our team. While we may take a little time to get back to you due to the high volume of applications we receive, know that a real human (not a bot!) is reviewing yours. We appreciate your patience and can't wait to learn more about you!