Quality Assurance

KEV Group | Financial software for K-12 education

3h 26m ago

On-site

Contract

Canada

Title: Quality Assurance Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Who We Are

KEV builds mission-critical financial software for K12 schools across North America. Our platform provides real-time visibility and control over how funds are collected and managed, replacing fragmented workflows with secure, modern systems that schools rely on every day.

Trusted by more than 27,000 K12 schools managing over $8B annually, KEV delivers mission-critical software for payments, accounting, and reporting, where reliability and security matter. Headquartered in Toronto with teams across North America, we are scaling quickly and investing deeply in cloud-native, data-driven technology.

KEV is a place for people who care about building durable software at scale and doing work that has real impact in public education. We focus on solving hard problems, raising the bar on engineering craft, and building products that earn long-term trust from the communities we serve.

This role is for an active vacancy.

About the Role

We are hiring a QA contractor

How You Will Contribute

Functional Testing

Review and analyze product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for SaaS based platform
Design, execute, and maintain functional, regression, smoke, and exploratory test cases
Log, track, and retest defects using defect tracking tools
Work closely with Product, Engineering, Designers and DevOps teams in an Agile environment

Automation Testing

Develop, enhance, and maintain test automation frameworks
Automate UI, API and end-to-end test scenarios using Playwright and Selenium
Perform cross-browser and cross-environment testing
Ensure automation coverage for critical SaaS workflows
Analyze automation results and maintain stable, reliable test suites

API Testing

Perform REST API testing to validate integrations and backend services
Automate API test cases, including positive, negative, and edge scenarios using Playwright and Postman
Validate API response

CI/CD & DevOps Collaboration

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps)
Support continuous testing strategies for faster SaaS releases
Analyze pipeline test failures and provide root cause analysis

Database & Data Validation

Write and execute SQL queries to validate backend and transactional data
Support test data creation and environment validation

Nice to Have

Exposure to performance testing tools such as JMeter
Experience or familiarity with AI-powered testing tools (e.g., self-healing tests, AI-based test generation or analytics)

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
5+ years of software QA experience covering functional, regression, integration, and system testing across multiple platforms
Strong experience in test automation using Playwright and Selenium, including building, maintaining, and stabilizing automated test suites
Hands-on experience with API testing and automation using tools like Playwright and Postman
SQL — data validation against back-end systems
Fluency with Jira (defect tracking, Agile boards) and Confluence (documentation)
Solid grasp of Agile methodologies and how QA operates inside a sprint cadence
Working knowledge of cloud platforms — Microsoft Azure preferred
Sharp analytical and problem-solving instincts
Strong attention to detail and a proactive lens on quality
Clear communicator who works well across developers, PMs, and product

Why You’ll Love Working at KEV

Make a real difference every day – At KEV, your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We don’t just build software, we create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is rooted in impact, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of K-12 education.
The KEV Way – At KEV, you’ll never feel stuck in the status quo. You’ll be part of a team that’s constantly questioning, improving, and innovating—always with one guiding focus: How does this help our schools and the students they serve? It’s a culture that challenges you to do your best work while reminding you why it matters.
Grow with us – We’re scaling fast, and so are our people. At KEV, you’ll have real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career. Whether advancing in your role or exploring a new path, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
Work alongside excellence – You’ll be part of a team with integrity who treat their colleagues with respect. who are accomplished but humble, collaborative but accountable. It’s a place where you can do your best work while feeling supported and inspired by the people around you.
Celebrate Community and Culture – At KEV, we connect, recognize, and celebrate our people. Join Club KEV for team-building fun, hear directly from customers in our Voice of Customer Series, stay aligned with Monthly Townhalls, and be inspired by the KEVite Awards, where top contributors are recognized by their peers.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity.

KEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with your recruiter.

KEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

KEV may use AI-enabled tools to support components of our recruitment process. These tools are used to support human decision making. All hiring decisions are made by our People and Culture team in partnership with Hiring Managers.

Visit our website for more information and details about working at KEV.

Required Skills

playwrightseleniumpostmansqljiraazure_devops

Required Languages

🇬🇧 English