QA Automation Engineer (Backend)

QA Automation Engineer - Specific focus on Backend About Us Canopy is a fast-growing SaaS company in South Jordan, Utah, USA building simple, efficient software for accounting firms. We are looking to revolutionize the accounting space with modern, user-friendly software for a neglected industry.  We aim to help our clients unlock the firm they've always wanted with our Practice Management Suite. We place a strong emphasis on delighting our customers, spotting and solving problems, and being good people along the way.  Click here ( to see why our clients love Canopy. Interested in learning more about Canopy & the industry? Check out our blog here ( where you can find great information on our product features, industry news, practice management, and more! The Opportunity We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer who will work closely with a development squad in a highly collaborative environment alongside developers, Product Managers, UX Designers, and Manual QA Engineers. The primary focus of this role will be Backend. If you're a driven individual and aspire to make a substantial impact, we'd love to hear from you. This role has the option for remote work, but is available only for candidates who reside in the Philippines. What You'll Do:

• API Test Implementation: Actively participate in the development lifecycle, working alongside developers from the initial implementation phase to write automated tests for new features and improvements.
• Current API tests maintenance: Working on updating and fixing existing api tests to follow all the backend changes for features. Updating and maintaining Postman api requests.
• Test Automation Framework Development: Build, enhance, and maintain our test automation framework to ensure comprehensive and efficient testing coverage.
• Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in QA, QA Auto and Agile planning meetings to identify optimal test coverage, implement technical solutions, and prioritize improvements for automation and testing processes.
• Tool Utilization and Integration: Leverage tools and technologies like Python, Pytest, PyCharm, Postman, Datadog, Mailosaur, GitHub, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines to maintain. Develop and enhance test automation projects and documentation.
• Writing SQL scripts based on project requirements and team needs.

What You'll Need:

• 5+ years of QA experience
• At least 2+ years in API Test Automation Engineering with hands-on experience in creating and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python or another object-oriented programming language, with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Experience in writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical abilities to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to a collaborative engineering environment.
• Must be fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection with consistent performance to support uninterrupted remote work.
• Ability to work a schedule that overlaps with 9 AM to 1 PM Mountain Time (MT) Monday through Friday. This corresponds with 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM Philippine Time (PHT). Please ensure your available aligns with this time frame before applying. 

Bonus Skills:

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Knowledge of additional testing frameworks or tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like, GitHub CI/CD, or similar.
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS

We know many women do not apply for a job if they don't perfectly fit the description. We want you to apply anyway. Why You Want to Work Here: Paid Time Off - you're actually encouraged to use, plus 10 company paid holidays! ❤‍ Health Benefits - including Medical, Dental, and Basic Life & AD&D coverage.  Mental Health - all employees have access to Impact Suite & to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Nectar - our peer-to-peer recognition program to help our employees recognize the amazing work being done by other Canopians! Company Events - including monthly company-wide meetings, summer parties, and more. ERG Committees - to plan initiatives around continuing education, community outreach, recruiting, onboarding, and more. Our Values: We approach our work every day with a few things in mind: Own - we own this place! We focus on outcomes, holding ourselves & each other accountable. Win - we win by delighting our customers with the very best products and services. Do Good - we work hard to be good people! Embrace Curiosity & Candor - we approach everything with curiosity & we understand that candor is kindness and give the gift of feedback. To learn more about us & our values, click here ( Interviewing @ Canopy: Application processes can be a little stressful. Here are the stages of a typical interview process at Canopy:

• Once your application is received, we will review it and get back to you if we feel like it's a mutual fit! 
• 20-minute phone call with the People Team
• 45-minute video interview with the Hiring Manager
• 1-hour virtual panel interview
• Final Interview and/or reference checks

Interview processes can vary depending on the role. The People Team will give you a role-specific overview of the process during your first phone call.  Remember : This is your interview too! We know candidates are evaluating us just as much as we are them. We encourage you to bring questions to each of your interviews—our hiring teams will always make sure to save time for questions at the end!