Hybrid QA Analyst, Analyste assurance qualité

at EXFO

• Job title: QA Analyst, Analyste assurance qualité
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ville Saint Laurent, Canada

About the role

• QA Analyst ensuring quality for advanced telecommunication test products designed for manufacturing and research environments. Collaborating with development teams on quality assurance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on our test products designed for manufacturing, design, and research (MDR) environments.
• Work closely with development teams, system engineers and product managers to understand current and future needs.
• Define and implement test strategies even when optimal validation equipment is not yet available.
• Clearly document test scenarios, test cases and acceptance criteria.
• Advise HW and SW teams on testing best practices and on integrating quality into the development lifecycle.
• Perform functional, exploratory, performance or other types of testing as required.
• Identify corner cases and ensure the products behave correctly under these conditions.
• Actively participate in the validation cycle prior to internal or external releases.
• Recommend and deploy appropriate testing tools.
• Contribute to the development or improvement of automated scripts/tests.
• Ensure tests are integrated into continuous validation processes when possible.
• Maintain clear and up‑to‑date test documentation.
• Track and analyze quality metrics to support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5 years in quality assurance within an advanced technology environment.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance concepts, principles, and methodologies.
• Ability to understand the different layers of Ethernet networks (optical interfaces, electrical interfaces, protocols).
• Ability to design and execute comprehensive and effective test strategies.
• Hands‑on experience with network equipment.
• Knowledge of standards such as IEEE 802.3dj, OIF CEI‑224G and CMIS (an asset).
• Knowledge of automation tools (an asset).
• French and English (spoken and written).

Benefits

• Diversity is an asset that has made EXFO strong since its inception because it enriches us.