Quality Assurance Analyst

Who We Are 

KEV Group is an enterprise SaaS company that provides an all-in-one activity fund management solution for K-12 schools. By seamlessly integrating and automating all fee management processes, our SchoolCash platform provides real-time visibility and control over how districts and schools create, collect, manage, track, and reconcile these funds. Parents benefit from an easy-to-use solution that offers convenience and supports all payment types. More than 27,000 schools across North America rely on our solutions to manage over $8 billion in activity funds annually. 

The company is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Cambridge, ON and across the U.S. KEV is a portfolio company of Serent Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on high-growth technology businesses. 

Why Join KEV?

• Work in an industry that benefits children, parents and schools
• Do meaningful and purpose-driven work, and make a real impact
• Join a quickly growing organization with real opportunities for learning and growth
• Passionate and accessible leadership team that cares about people, personally and professionally
• Hybrid work environment (3 days a week in either our North York or Cambridge office)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to join our IT team.  Reporting to the Manager, Development, this individual will be responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of our software products through rigorous testing, defect tracking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other team members to understand requirements to create functional, regression, integration, and system testing across multiple platforms and environments.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing across multiple platforms and environments
• Utilize SQL to create, execute, and validate data-driven test scenarios and verify back-end processes
• Track and manage defects using Jira or similar tools, ensuring timely resolution and retesting
• Document and maintain test documentation in Confluence for knowledge sharing and future reference
• Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and other stakeholders in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Continuously identify, suggest, and implement improvements in QA processes and testing strategies
• Ensure all software releases meet the required quality standards before deployment

Requirements and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance , including functional, regression, integration, and system testing across multiple platforms and environments
• Experience writing and executing SQL queries for data validation
• Proficiency in Jira for defect tracking and Agile project management
• Experience working with Confluence for documentation and collaboration
• In-depth knowledge of defect tracking processes and tools
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-driven with the ability to work autonomously with and with full accountability for the work
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing quality issues
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a cross-functional team

What We Offer 

• Competitive compensation – We believe in rewarding great work with fair, competitive pay. 
• Meaningful benefits– Because your well-being matters; both at work and at home. 
• Retirement Savings Support – We help you plan for your future with company-matched programs, including RRSP matching in Canada and 401(k) contributions in the U.S. 
• Professional development – We invest in your growth with ongoing learning, stretch opportunities, and continuing education, including KEV Academy for onboarding and skill-building, plus KEV University, our online platform offering a wide range of courses. 
• Hybrid model – 3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with flexibility the rest of the week. 
• Flexible PTO – Take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of vacation and a company-wide holiday closure 
•  Office perks – Enjoy a fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered lunches—because we know that great conversations (and ideas) often start around good food. 

Salary Range - $65,000-80,000

Note: We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed above.