Role Type: Full-time, salariedLocation: Fully RemoteVacancy: This is a new roleCompensation: $100,000 - $120,000Perch is hiring a Lead QA Automation Engineer to lead the QA function and own test automation and quality standards across engineering. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will set QA strategy, own the standards our teams release against, and manage and develop the QA team. You will be accountable for quality across the whole function, not just your own coverage. You will also stay hands-on, building a substantial share of the automation yourself.How you automate is your call, whether code-based, low-code, or a mix, as long as our products are validated continuously and reliably against their requirements.Role ResponsibilitiesStrategy and StandardsOwn QA strategy, set jointly with the VP of EngineeringDefine the quality bar (entry/exit criteria, coverage, release readiness)Standardize reporting across delivery teamsPrioritize coverage by risk, focusing on business-critical behaviourAutomationBuild, own, and maintain automated regression coverage across our web applications and servicesSelect and own the automation tooling, and set conventions that keep suites maintainableGet suites running continuously against every change and keep results trustworthyLeading the FunctionManage, mentor, and develop the QA engineers on the teamOwn quality outcomes across the function: escaped defects, coverage, and release confidenceWork alongside Engineering and Product from requirements through release, embedded with delivery teamsSkills Required:8+ years in QA/test engineering, including 5+ years owning test automation (not just executing manual test plans)Experience owning quality outcomes for a team or function, and managing/mentoring other QA engineersTrack record of setting testing strategy and standards, getting them adopted org-wideDemonstrated experience building an automated regression suite from the ground up and keeping it healthy over timeDeep hands-on fluency with at least one automation platform, code-based (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium) or low-code (Ghost Inspector, Testim, Katalon, mabl)Comfortable with code — able to read, script against, and debug tests, without needing prior software engineering experienceBased in Canada and eligible to work here, with a track record of succeeding in a fully remote teamNice to Have Experience in fintech, financial services, or another regulated/high-consequence domainFormal line-management experience, including performance and growth conversationsExperience building a QA function or practice where little existed beforeExperience with performance/load testing, cross-browser platforms, or AI-assisted test toolingWho is Perch?Perch is a digital mortgage platform dedicated to helping individuals build wealth through real estate. Combining automation, a nationally licensed mortgage brokerage and a lending operation; Perch is uniquely placed to help clients find the best mortgage solution. Whether they’re a first-time homebuyer or seasoned real estate investor, Perch connects them with the right professional to deliver quick mortgage pre-approvals, higher qualification amounts compared to traditional banks, instant mortgage rate quotes, and some of the most competitive interest rates in Canada. We’ve grown to a fully remote team of 30 and have customers who have used (and loved!) our product.BenefitsFull Benefits (health, dental, vision, etc)Fully remote, flexible hoursA positive remote-work culture Opportunities to learn and growDisclaimer: The Company uses automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by Company representatives.
Role Type: Full-time, salaried
Location: Fully Remote
Vacancy: This is a new role
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000
Perch is hiring a Lead QA Automation Engineer to lead the QA function and own test automation and quality standards across engineering. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will set QA strategy, own the standards our teams release against, and manage and develop the QA team. You will be accountable for quality across the whole function, not just your own coverage. You will also stay hands-on, building a substantial share of the automation yourself.
How you automate is your call, whether code-based, low-code, or a mix, as long as our products are validated continuously and reliably against their requirements.
Role Responsibilities
Strategy and Standards
- Own QA strategy, set jointly with the VP of Engineering
- Define the quality bar (entry/exit criteria, coverage, release readiness)
- Standardize reporting across delivery teams
- Prioritize coverage by risk, focusing on business-critical behaviour
Automation
- Build, own, and maintain automated regression coverage across our web applications and services
- Select and own the automation tooling, and set conventions that keep suites maintainable
- Get suites running continuously against every change and keep results trustworthy
Leading the Function
- Manage, mentor, and develop the QA engineers on the team
- Own quality outcomes across the function: escaped defects, coverage, and release confidence
- Work alongside Engineering and Product from requirements through release, embedded with delivery teams
Skills Required:
- 8+ years in QA/test engineering, including 5+ years owning test automation (not just executing manual test plans)
- Experience owning quality outcomes for a team or function, and managing/mentoring other QA engineers
- Track record of setting testing strategy and standards, getting them adopted org-wide
- Demonstrated experience building an automated regression suite from the ground up and keeping it healthy over time
- Deep hands-on fluency with at least one automation platform, code-based (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium) or low-code (Ghost Inspector, Testim, Katalon, mabl)
- Comfortable with code — able to read, script against, and debug tests, without needing prior software engineering experience
- Based in Canada and eligible to work here, with a track record of succeeding in a fully remote team
Nice to Have
- Experience in fintech, financial services, or another regulated/high-consequence domain
- Formal line-management experience, including performance and growth conversations
- Experience building a QA function or practice where little existed before
- Experience with performance/load testing, cross-browser platforms, or AI-assisted test tooling
Who is Perch?
Perch is a digital mortgage platform dedicated to helping individuals build wealth through real estate. Combining automation, a nationally licensed mortgage brokerage and a lending operation; Perch is uniquely placed to help clients find the best mortgage solution. Whether they’re a first-time homebuyer or seasoned real estate investor, Perch connects them with the right professional to deliver quick mortgage pre-approvals, higher qualification amounts compared to traditional banks, instant mortgage rate quotes, and some of the most competitive interest rates in Canada. We’ve grown to a fully remote team of 30 and have customers who have used (and loved!) our product.
Benefits
- Full Benefits (health, dental, vision, etc)
- Fully remote, flexible hours
- A positive remote-work culture
- Opportunities to learn and grow
Disclaimer: The Company uses automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by Company representatives.
