QA Automation Lead, Cyber

At Qohash, we re building a foundational pillar of Canada s digital sovereignty. As AI adoption accelerates and data becomes a strategic national asset, we believe security must scale differently - without moving or copying data. We seek bold, mission-driven individuals energized by meaningful impact - not incremental change. You thrive in high-stakes, fast-moving environments where policy, technology, and global expansion converge. You take ownership, embrace constructive conflict, and act with accountability even when the path isn t fully defined. We value people who combine technical depth with strategic clarity - leaders who pursue excellence, show resilience under pressure, and collaborate across disciplines to protect the world s most sensitive data. If you re motivated to help build a sovereign, globally respected technology champion - read on... ...Company culture is at our core Our 5 core values are more than just words-they are a way of life for us. We know that companies with a strong culture and a higher purpose perform better in the long run. Do our values speak to you? • Pursuit of excellence Data security companies that aren t constantly improving every aspect of what they mean by excellent shouldn t exist. • Resilience Security is a marathon without a finish line. Our customers and employees must have the support they need. • Mission focus We are here to protect the world s most sensitive data and create a safer digital future for all. • Accountability Trust is earned through actions, not blame or wishful thinking. Fulfill promises and take responsibility for mistakes. Embracing conflict To reach consensus and problem-solve quickly, it s important to communicate honestly and courageously. Who you areWe are seeking a candidate who brings strong accountability to their work and thrives in a stakeholder-driven environment. You have exceptional attention to detail, superior organizational skills, and a deep curiosity for Quality and Automation. You are proactive, analytical, and excited about leveraging your experience to support a fast-moving and growing organization. This role is ideal for someone seeking to deepen their Quality and Automation expertise within a tech-driven startup environment. You are a proactive QA Automation Lead who thrives in complex and non-standard environments. You own QA strategy, defining testing approaches and evolving automation frameworks without compromising reliability. You approach challenges with curiosity and precision, leveraging AI, automation, and a collaborative mindset to deliver impact at scale. You embrace change in a fast-paced startup environment, stay calm under pressure, and bring a high level of organization and problem-solving to the table. You advocate for excellence in quality and understand that resilience in product quality is critical to maintaining customer trust. What you will do • Own the design and evolution of automated testing frameworks ensuring product reliability. • Define and implement end-to-end, API, and local application testing strategies. • Own test environment setup and maintenance. • Lead defect identification, prevention, and resolution efforts. • Collaborate with Engineering and DevOps to improve CI/CD through automation and performance testing. • Identify gaps, propose solutions, and lead improvements to QA processes across the organization. • Proactively communicate risks related to tools, technology, or testing processes as they arise. What your resume shows Must Haves • A strong alignment with our core values (preference for those with genuine start-up, high growth, ser A, B, C or high velocity company experience) • Reside in Quebec or Ontario • 7+ years of QA experience across manual and automated testing • 5+ years of experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Selenium, Cypress) • Demonstrated ability to adapt testing strategies when system constraints change (e.g., no UI, limited observability), and to propose viable alternative validation methods • Solid programming knowledge (e.g., JavaScript, Bash) and willingness to expand these skills • Proven ability to design and maintain test automation frameworks • Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders • A proactive, continuous-learning mindset • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience Nice to Haves • Experience with browser-based and non-UI/system-level testing tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, custom test harnesses, CLI-driven tests, API test frameworks) • Strong experience testing headless local applications, background services, or agents (e.g., daemons, system services, sensors), including API-, CLI-, log-, or event-driven validation approaches • Experience in a cybersecurity environment What s in it for you? • Competitive salary range. • Enjoy up to six weeks of paid time off annually-because we value your wor...