QA Automation Engineer – CAD & Interactive Platforms

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer – CAD & Interactive Platforms
Job Location: (Hybrid), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Experience: 3 to 5 Years
Rate: 55 to 60 CAD PH

Role Summary: NearSource is looking for a QA Automation Engineer to drive quality engineering initiatives for advanced 3D and CAD-based applications. This role involves contributing to enterprise-grade platforms supporting desktop, mobile, and web environments. The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring robust, scalable, and high-performance product releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end testing of highly interactive applications across desktop, mobile, and web platforms
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using modern frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and implement acceptance criteria and test strategies
• Drive the creation and maintenance of comprehensive test plans aligned with ongoing feature development
• Investigate automation failures, triage defects, and ensure accurate reporting in bug tracking systems
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate test creation, debugging, and code generation
• Execute testing on nightly and pre-release builds to identify issues early in the development lifecycle
• Contribute across agile sprint cycles, supporting design, development, and deployment phases
• Communicate testing coverage, system capabilities, and quality metrics to stakeholders
• Champion best practices in test automation and quality engineering across the organization

Must-Have Skills

• 3 to 5 years of experience testing complex interactive applications across desktop, mobile, and web platforms
• Proficient in building automated test suites using frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or Cursor
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and maintaining test plans for continuous feature development
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, automation strategies, and quality reporting practices
• Experience testing pre-release or nightly builds in development environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present and document effectively in English

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience testing 3D applications for modeling and visualization
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Fusion, Inventor, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks
• Experience integrating automated test suites within pipelines
• Exposure to testing across multi-platform ecosystems, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and web

Apply now, or share your resume with salary expectations at careers@nearsource.ca. Thank you for considering a career with us! Once you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your resume thoroughly. If there's a strong match, we'll reach out to discuss your experience, role details, benefits, compensation, and next steps. While we strive for transparency, we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to high volume, but we genuinely appreciate your time and interest.

About NearSource: NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Statement: NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.