Quality Engineering Practice

Not just another entry-level career opportunity: receive coaching, mentorship, and support at every step of your career journey. We invest in you so you can thrive and succeed. 

Launch your tech career with FDM – any degree welcomed. 

Your degree got you here—your passion can take you further. Start a tech career that’s dynamic, analytical, and impactful. As an FDM Quality Engineering Consultant, you’ll work with global companies across banking, consulting, retail, insurance, and more. You’ll add big names to your resume while gaining hands-on experience from day one. 

This is a software-focused Quality Engineering role. You will work directly within software development teams, contributing to test automation, quality strategy, and continuous delivery.

We match your strengths to the right role. Opportunities could include, but are not limited to: 

Quality Engineer 

Ensure world-class product quality by combining manual testing, automation frameworks, and systemic thinking. You’ll:

• Apply coding skills to build automated test suites using tools like Java, Python, JavaScript, Selenium, Cucumber, REST-Assured, Cypress, or similar
• Work across software environments such as QA, UAT, staging, and production
• Use programming concepts to debug issues, write scripts, validate APIs, and work with CI/CD pipelines
• Design test strategies, analyze risk, and collaborate closely with developers and product teams
• Contribute to shift‑left testing practices, integrating quality earlier in the SDLC
• Support releases and monitor quality metrics across the full software lifecycle

A great Quality Engineer proactively designs systems and strategies to ensure holistic quality in software development. Strong QEs combine coding, automation, exploratory testing, environment knowledge, and systems thinking—often overlapping with SDETs to build quality in from the start.

Career progression often moves from Quality Engineer → Quality Architect or SDET or Software Engineer, with top profiles demonstrating expertise in automation frameworks, API & integration testing, DevOps tooling, and strong communication skills. 

What’s in it for you?

• Fast-track your career with 6–12 weeks of initial upskilling facilitated by expert coaches, followed by practice-based learning that matches industry demand
  
• Opportunity to work on exciting, business-critical projects with top-tier companies in banking & finance, insurance, retail, and more
• Contribute to delivering high‑impact solutions across the full application lifecycle
• No prior professional tech experience required—but a background in coding and software development is essential
• With hands-on support and real client projects, you’ll be assignment-ready—able to grow into senior QE, SDET, or QA leadership roles in just a few years
• Build a diverse and rewarding career path with ongoing coaching through our Skills Lab
• Consultant Experience Team dedicated to supporting your wellbeing, health, and happiness
• Potential eligibility for relocation support 

What we look for

• You hold a university degree level (bachelor or higher)
• Able to commit to at least two years of employment with FDM as a consultant following the initial training period
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, paired with great interpersonal and communication skills
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Please note that all client assignments will require on-site work in client offices. Office locations may include, but are not limited to, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Waterloo, Calgary and Vancouver

During the initial period of upskilling, all hours worked will be compensated at the rate of $17.85/hour. Once on client assignment, the compensation for this position is $50,000 annually and this role may also be eligible for participation in FDM's bonus scheme.

About FDM  

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead. 

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth. 

🌍 Global impact – 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe 
🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting 
🤝 300+ trusted client partners 

Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  

Tech careers should be for everyone. With 75+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities. 

ATTENTION: MONTREAL OPENINGS: Due to the operational requirements of these roles, including frequent communication with clients and FDM employees located outside Quebec, the duties associated with these positions require proficiency in English. / ATTENTION : OFFRES À MONTRÉAL : En raison des exigences opérationnelles de ces postes, y compris la communication fréquente avec des clients et des employés de FDM situés en dehors du Québec, les tâches associées à ces postes exigent une maîtrise de l'anglais.