Testing engineer conducting device validation tests and developing testing concepts at BDT. Collaborating across teams and ensuring high quality in technology solutions with project - oriented tasks.
About the role
- Lead QA Engineer enhancing testing strategies and quality assurance for Backcountry's online stores. Collaborate with teams to deliver superior products and experiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead QA Strategy & Execution: Own the end-to-end testing lifecycle across Backcountry’s web, mobile, and platform systems. Define scalable QA frameworks, automation strategies, and release validation standards.
- Build & Mentor a High-Performing Team: Develop, coach, and grow QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement.
- Drive Automation & CI/CD Excellence: Champion automation within our development pipelines. Expand coverage through modern tools and frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Appium).
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with product managers, developers, and DevOps to integrate QA early in the SDLC, ensuring rapid and reliable deployments.
- Monitor & Optimize Quality Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators for product quality, defect density, test coverage, and release reliability.
- Innovate & Future-Proof: Stay ahead of emerging QA methodologies (AI-driven testing, shift-left, performance engineering) to continually improve efficiency and accuracy.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Testing, with at least 2+ years in a lead or managerial capacity.
- Proven success designing and implementing test automation frameworks in modern CI/CD environments.
- Expertise in both manual and automated testing across multiple platforms (web, API, mobile).
- Strong proficiency in modern automation tools (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Postman, JMeter, etc.).
- Solid grasp of software development lifecycles, agile methodologies, and defect management tools (Jira, TestRail, etc.).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills — able to influence without authority and drive alignment across teams.
- Passion for outdoor adventure and alignment with Backcountry’s brand ethos is a major plus.
Benefits
- Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
- AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
- Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility, new challenges, and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
- Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies
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