Senior QA / SDET - Backbase

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior QA / SDET – Backbase based in Canada.

This role sits at the core of delivering high-quality digital banking experiences for financial institutions, with a strong focus on mobile and platform reliability. You will be responsible for ensuring that complex Backbase-powered applications meet the highest standards of performance, security, and usability across iOS and Android environments. Working in an agile, client-facing setting, you will collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and stakeholders across distributed teams. The role combines hands-on test automation with strategic quality ownership, requiring both technical depth and a strong consultative mindset. You will contribute directly to the stability and scalability of digital banking solutions used by credit unions and other financial institutions. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where quality is treated as a core product value, not an afterthought.

This role is responsible for ensuring end-to-end software quality across mobile banking applications built on the Backbase platform. You will design, execute, and maintain comprehensive testing strategies while working closely with cross-functional teams in agile delivery environments.

• Design and execute test plans, test cases, and testing scenarios to validate application quality and functionality
• Perform functional, regression, UAT, performance, security, load, and accessibility testing across mobile applications
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for Android and iOS platforms
• Write and execute test automation using tools such as Appium, Espresso (Android), and XCTest (iOS)
• Collaborate with developers and product teams in Agile sprints using BDD and TDD methodologies
• Own the overall QA process and ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle
• Identify, document, and track defects while ensuring timely resolution and validation
• Work directly with clients and stakeholders in a consultative, professional services environment
• Ensure Backbase-based applications meet strict performance, reliability, and security standards

Requirements

This role requires a senior QA automation professional with strong mobile testing expertise and hands-on experience in financial services environments, particularly digital banking solutions.

• 5+ years of experience in software testing and QA automation for mobile applications (iOS and Android)
• At least 2+ years of hands-on experience working with the Backbase platform
• Strong experience in test automation frameworks such as Appium, Espresso, and XCTest
• Proficiency in Java and Swift for test development and automation scripting
• Experience executing non-functional testing including performance, security, load, and accessibility testing
• Background in financial services, preferably with credit unions or digital banking platforms
• Experience working in consulting or professional services environments with direct client interaction
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies including BDD and TDD
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in distributed, cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience
• Fully remote work environment across the Americas
• Opportunity to work on leading digital banking platforms using Backbase
• Exposure to credit union and financial services clients
• Collaborative, agile, and people-focused team culture
• Professional growth in mobile automation and QA leadership
• Involvement in end-to-end product delivery within a consulting environment
• Opportunity to work with modern tools, frameworks, and CI/CD practices
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration