About the role

QA Analyst responsible for validating software quality for animation products at Toon Boom. Engaging in rigorous testing and collaboration with developers for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

As a QA Analyst reporting to the QA Team Lead, you will play a key role in controlling and continuously improving the quality of our products.
End-to-end manual testing: perform comprehensive smoke, regression, and user-experience tests to identify and document defects on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Animation workflow validation: validate complex 2D/3D pipelines (Harmony/Storyboard Pro), ensuring rigs, node networks, camera moves, and audio synchronization meet studio standards.
Data and workflow integrity: test production workflows based on roles, permissions, and reporting accuracy in high-volume, real-world scenarios.
Strategic test planning: design and maintain detailed test plans and test cases, working closely with developers to prevent regressions.
Troubleshooting and support: investigate complex technical issues, provide clear bug reports, and offer occasional first-line support for critical R&D issues.
Automation growth: identify candidates for automation and support the expansion of automated test suites (prior experience is a strong asset).

Minimum 5 years of experience in software quality assurance with strong knowledge of manual testing methodologies.
Ability to translate complex requirements into detailed test cases and use cases.
Practical experience with, or a strong interest in, automated testing and familiarity with automation frameworks.
Proficiency with issue-tracking systems (notably Jira) and test case management software.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with technical team members and stakeholders.
Self-driven: take ownership of tasks, provide detailed feedback, and adapt to dynamic project needs with minimal supervision.

Generous time off: Enjoy 14 public holidays, a company-wide break between Christmas and New Year, and 3 weeks of vacation per year starting at hire.
Health and wellbeing: Group insurance from day one, including virtual health services, plus an annual $2,500 allowance for mental health support.
Support through life’s challenges: Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to support you during difficult times.
Personal and sick days: Take care of yourself with 10 personal/sick days per year.
RRSP contributions: Secure your financial future with our competitive RRSP plan. We offer employer matching up to 6% after 90 days of employment.
Work flexibility: Benefit from a hybrid work model with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.