Quality Assurance Engineer II

About The Company

Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. Renowned for its customer-centric approach, Amazon continuously innovates to enhance user experience across its diverse portfolio of products and services. Amazon Kids, a dedicated division within Amazon, focuses on delivering engaging, safe, and educational content for children and peace of mind for parents. The platform offers a wide range of content including books, games, educational applications, and videos, all curated to foster learning and entertainment in a secure environment. With a commitment to quality, security, and user satisfaction, Amazon maintains a dynamic and innovative workplace culture that attracts talented professionals worldwide.

About The Role

Amazon is seeking a talented Quality Assurance Engineer II to join its Amazon Kids team in Toronto, Ontario. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet Amazon’s standards for performance, security, and reliability. As a Quality Assurance Engineer II, you will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to design and execute comprehensive testing strategies. Your expertise will help identify issues early in the development cycle, automate testing processes, and improve overall product quality. The ideal candidate will be passionate about quality assurance, possess strong technical skills, and have experience working with cross-platform systems. Your hands-on approach will contribute to creating a seamless, engaging, and secure experience for children and parents alike.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
• Experience in automation testing and manual testing
• Proficiency in SQA methodology and tools
• Hands-on experience with test planning, designing, and execution
• Experience with performance and stress testing
• Knowledge of API automation testing and unit test frameworks
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent technical field
• Fluency in GenAI technology and its applications in testing

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and development teams to design and implement effective test strategies for consumer software products
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to reduce manual testing efforts and increase efficiency
• Define and measure quality metrics to evaluate testing effectiveness, efficiency, and overall software quality
• Ensure that products meet high standards of quality, including performance, security, and reliability
• Address cross-platform engineering challenges and contribute innovative ideas to the quality engineering team
• Perform hands-on testing activities, including test planning, test case design, execution, and performance testing
• Implement and maintain high-quality API automation tests using appropriate frameworks
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and tools to enhance product quality

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $72,600 to $121,200 CAD annually
• Potential for additional compensation through sign-on bonuses and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&AD) insurance
• Retirement savings plans such as RRSP and DPSP
• Paid time off and holidays to support work-life balance
• Well-being resources and employee assistance programs

Equal Opportunity

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and provided with equal opportunity for growth and development. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.