- We are seeking a Development and Quality Assurance Leader to oversee the design, development, and implementation of scalable technology solutions that align with business objectives. This leadership role will focus on driving innovation, enhancing automation, and optimizing software development processes while ensuring the highest level of quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, solution architectWe are seeking a Development and Quality Assurance Leader to oversee the design, development, and implementation of scalable technology solutions that align with business objectives. This leadership role will focus on driving innovation, enhancing automation, and optimizing software development processes while ensuring the highest level of quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, solution architect
- Our client, a leading organization in the financial services sector, is seeking an AML/KYC Operations Analyst - Advanced to join their Business and Client Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting quality assurance reviews related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and other regulatory processes. This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, with the expectation to work on-site 2 to 3 days per week.The ideaOur client, a leading organization in the financial services sector, is seeking an AML/KYC Operations Analyst - Advanced to join their Business and Client Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting quality assurance reviews related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and other regulatory processes. This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, with the expectation to work on-site 2 to 3 days per week.The idea
- Are you an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist with a strong background in testing methodologies, test documentation, and enterprise IT systems? Our client seeks a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead quality assurance efforts for the phased delivery of COTS product modules and interfaces. This role requires expertise in CMS, .NET technologies, MS Windows, MS SQL Server, Java, and Oracle, as well as test case development and execution.AdvAre you an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist with a strong background in testing methodologies, test documentation, and enterprise IT systems? Our client seeks a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead quality assurance efforts for the phased delivery of COTS product modules and interfaces. This role requires expertise in CMS, .NET technologies, MS Windows, MS SQL Server, Java, and Oracle, as well as test case development and execution.Adv
- We are seeking an experienced Director of Software Development to lead the Development and Quality Assurance functions within the organization’s technology division. Reporting to the Chief Information & Technology Officer, this role will drive the delivery of innovative, scalable, and efficient software solutions while ensuring best practices in software automation and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software developWe are seeking an experienced Director of Software Development to lead the Development and Quality Assurance functions within the organization’s technology division. Reporting to the Chief Information & Technology Officer, this role will drive the delivery of innovative, scalable, and efficient software solutions while ensuring best practices in software automation and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software develop
- Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to support and execute testing efforts for large-scale systems in both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments. The ideal candidate will provide expertise in test planning, execution, and user acceptance testing (UAT) while ensuring adherence to quality assurance best practices.Advantages- Competitive compensation- Opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies- Hybrid work environmenOur client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to support and execute testing efforts for large-scale systems in both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments. The ideal candidate will provide expertise in test planning, execution, and user acceptance testing (UAT) while ensuring adherence to quality assurance best practices.Advantages- Competitive compensation- Opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies- Hybrid work environmen
- Are you an experienced Systems Testing/Quality Assurance Specialist looking for your next challenging opportunity? Our client seeks a skilled QA professional with expertise in manual and automated testing for enterprise-level IT environments. Join a high-impact team on a contract opportunity and contribute to critical projects that prioritize accessibility and performance excellence.AdvantagesWhat’s in it for you?- Competitive compensation and flexible worAre you an experienced Systems Testing/Quality Assurance Specialist looking for your next challenging opportunity? Our client seeks a skilled QA professional with expertise in manual and automated testing for enterprise-level IT environments. Join a high-impact team on a contract opportunity and contribute to critical projects that prioritize accessibility and performance excellence.AdvantagesWhat’s in it for you?- Competitive compensation and flexible wor
- Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to provide expertise in testing strategies, execution, and quality assurance for complex business-critical systems. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and test cases, including manual and accessibility testing (AODA). The successful candidate will ensure system reliability, data integrity, and compliance with technical and business requirements, contributing tOur client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to provide expertise in testing strategies, execution, and quality assurance for complex business-critical systems. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and test cases, including manual and accessibility testing (AODA). The successful candidate will ensure system reliability, data integrity, and compliance with technical and business requirements, contributing t
- Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to play a key role in designing, planning, and executing comprehensive quality assurance strategies for complex systems. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality deliverables across large systems in both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments, utilizing modern Cloud technologies, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.Advantages- Competitive salary and benefits package.- Work on excitinOur client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to play a key role in designing, planning, and executing comprehensive quality assurance strategies for complex systems. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality deliverables across large systems in both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments, utilizing modern Cloud technologies, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.Advantages- Competitive salary and benefits package.- Work on excitin
- Are you a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester with a passion for ensuring high-quality outcomes in complex projects? Our client seeks a skilled professional to contribute to key initiatives by evaluating and maintaining the quality of critical systems. If you’re experienced in working with project teams, leveraging various QA tools, and delivering results in a collaborative environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Apply today!AAre you a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester with a passion for ensuring high-quality outcomes in complex projects? Our client seeks a skilled professional to contribute to key initiatives by evaluating and maintaining the quality of critical systems. If you’re experienced in working with project teams, leveraging various QA tools, and delivering results in a collaborative environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Apply today!A
- We are seeking a Systems Testing/QA Specialist with 10+ years of experience in planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts. The role involves developing and executing test strategies, ensuring system compliance, conducting performance testing, and troubleshooting technical issues for a large-scale application.Advantages•Opportunity to work with cloud technology, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.•Exposure to advanced testing tools such as Azure DeWe are seeking a Systems Testing/QA Specialist with 10+ years of experience in planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts. The role involves developing and executing test strategies, ensuring system compliance, conducting performance testing, and troubleshooting technical issues for a large-scale application.Advantages•Opportunity to work with cloud technology, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.•Exposure to advanced testing tools such as Azure De
- Are you a QA Specialist with 10+ years of experience in test planning, execution, and automation? Our client seeks an experienced QA professional to lead test strategy development, AODA compliance audits, functional and non-functional testing, and cloud-based quality assurance. This role requires expertise in Azure DevOps, Microfocus ALM 12.5, Agile & DevOps methodologies, and enterprise-level test management.Advantages- Hybrid work model- Hands-on experieAre you a QA Specialist with 10+ years of experience in test planning, execution, and automation? Our client seeks an experienced QA professional to lead test strategy development, AODA compliance audits, functional and non-functional testing, and cloud-based quality assurance. This role requires expertise in Azure DevOps, Microfocus ALM 12.5, Agile & DevOps methodologies, and enterprise-level test management.Advantages- Hybrid work model- Hands-on experie
- Our client seeks a skilled Systems Testing/QA Specialist with extensive experience in manual and automated testing for complex, integrated applications. The successful candidate will lead test planning, execution, and reporting for mission-critical systems while collaborating with technical teams to validate functionality, performance, and accessibility across platforms and browsers. This role is ideal for a proactive and adaptable QA professional who thriOur client seeks a skilled Systems Testing/QA Specialist with extensive experience in manual and automated testing for complex, integrated applications. The successful candidate will lead test planning, execution, and reporting for mission-critical systems while collaborating with technical teams to validate functionality, performance, and accessibility across platforms and browsers. This role is ideal for a proactive and adaptable QA professional who thri
- Are you an experienced QA Specialist with expertise in manual and automated testing, performance testing, and AODA compliance? Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead enterprise-level quality assurance efforts, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and best testing practices. This role requires hands-on experience with Selenium, Postman, JMeter, and LoadRunner, along with strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodoloAre you an experienced QA Specialist with expertise in manual and automated testing, performance testing, and AODA compliance? Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead enterprise-level quality assurance efforts, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and best testing practices. This role requires hands-on experience with Selenium, Postman, JMeter, and LoadRunner, along with strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodolo
- Are you a highly experienced QA Specialist with expertise in testing strategies, automation, and cloud technologies? Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead testing efforts for large-scale enterprise systems, ensuring compliance, performance, and reliability. This role involves working with Agile and DevOps methodologies, Azure cloud environments, and automated testing tools to drive quality assurance in both GUI and non-GUI systems.AdvantAre you a highly experienced QA Specialist with expertise in testing strategies, automation, and cloud technologies? Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead testing efforts for large-scale enterprise systems, ensuring compliance, performance, and reliability. This role involves working with Agile and DevOps methodologies, Azure cloud environments, and automated testing tools to drive quality assurance in both GUI and non-GUI systems.Advant
- Are you a QA Specialist with expertise in Cloud, Agile, and DevOps? Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead testing efforts for large-scale enterprise systems, ensuring compliance, performance, and seamless integration. This role requires expertise in test planning, automation, and compliance testing, including AODA audits and Cloud-based testing strategies.You will work alongside IT leads and project teams, developing test plans, scripts,Are you a QA Specialist with expertise in Cloud, Agile, and DevOps? Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead testing efforts for large-scale enterprise systems, ensuring compliance, performance, and seamless integration. This role requires expertise in test planning, automation, and compliance testing, including AODA audits and Cloud-based testing strategies.You will work alongside IT leads and project teams, developing test plans, scripts,
- Our client seeks a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead and execute testing efforts for large-scale systems in both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments. The ideal candidate will provide expertise in testing strategy, test planning, execution, and user acceptance testing (UAT) while ensuring quality assurance best practices are followed.Advantages- Competitive compensation- Opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise systems- HOur client seeks a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead and execute testing efforts for large-scale systems in both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments. The ideal candidate will provide expertise in testing strategy, test planning, execution, and user acceptance testing (UAT) while ensuring quality assurance best practices are followed.Advantages- Competitive compensation- Opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise systems- H
- We are seeking Systems Testing/QA Specialists to support the TSTx P3 Driver Control & Sanction project. The role requires 10+ years of experience in testing, quality assurance, and system integration. Candidates must have expertise in test planning, execution, automation, DevOps, and AODA compliance.Advantages•Opportunity to work on critical testing initiatives for a large-scale system.•Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Azure DevOps, MicrofWe are seeking Systems Testing/QA Specialists to support the TSTx P3 Driver Control & Sanction project. The role requires 10+ years of experience in testing, quality assurance, and system integration. Candidates must have expertise in test planning, execution, automation, DevOps, and AODA compliance.Advantages•Opportunity to work on critical testing initiatives for a large-scale system.•Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Azure DevOps, Microf
- Are you a highly skilled QA Specialist with expertise in test planning, automation, and compliance auditing? Do you have 10+ years of experience in quality assurance, Agile & DevOps environments, and cloud-based testing? Our client seeks a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead test strategy, execution, and automation across large-scale enterprise applications. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring system quality, compliance,Are you a highly skilled QA Specialist with expertise in test planning, automation, and compliance auditing? Do you have 10+ years of experience in quality assurance, Agile & DevOps environments, and cloud-based testing? Our client seeks a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead test strategy, execution, and automation across large-scale enterprise applications. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring system quality, compliance,
- Are you an experienced QA Specialist with expertise in testing complex business systems? Our client is seeking a skilled professional to join their team and support quality assurance activities for a transformative initiative aimed at modernizing program administration and enhancing user experience.AdvantagesWhat’s in it for you?- Work on cutting-edge projects in a hybrid work environment.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality soAre you an experienced QA Specialist with expertise in testing complex business systems? Our client is seeking a skilled professional to join their team and support quality assurance activities for a transformative initiative aimed at modernizing program administration and enhancing user experience.AdvantagesWhat’s in it for you?- Work on cutting-edge projects in a hybrid work environment.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality so
- Are you a skilled QA Specialist with expertise in manual and automated testing, Jira, and Agile methodologies? Do you have a strong background in functional, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing?Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to provide strategic testing expertise for large-scale business applications. This role involves working closely with project teams, developers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality software delivery. YAre you a skilled QA Specialist with expertise in manual and automated testing, Jira, and Agile methodologies? Do you have a strong background in functional, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing?Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to provide strategic testing expertise for large-scale business applications. This role involves working closely with project teams, developers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality software delivery. Y
- Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to be a hands-on role that involves creating, executing, and overseeing tests for large systems, working collaboratively with different stakeholders and adhering to structured QA methodologies. The role demands expertise in functional and non-functional testing, as well as automated and manual testing techniques. An ideal candidate will have experience with Commercial Off-the-Shelf applications, a solid undeOur client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to be a hands-on role that involves creating, executing, and overseeing tests for large systems, working collaboratively with different stakeholders and adhering to structured QA methodologies. The role demands expertise in functional and non-functional testing, as well as automated and manual testing techniques. An ideal candidate will have experience with Commercial Off-the-Shelf applications, a solid unde
- Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to be responsible for overseeing the testing strategy, creating detailed test plans, selecting appropriate testing tools, and ensuring the identification of the required resources for large-scale system tests in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments. The role involves managing and executing a broad range of system tests, such as system integration tests, stress tests, and user acceptance teOur client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to be responsible for overseeing the testing strategy, creating detailed test plans, selecting appropriate testing tools, and ensuring the identification of the required resources for large-scale system tests in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments. The role involves managing and executing a broad range of system tests, such as system integration tests, stress tests, and user acceptance te
- Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to be responsible for developing testing strategies, test plans, and executing comprehensive testing efforts for large systems across Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments. This role focuses on both functional and non-functional testing, including systems integration, stress tests, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Additionally, the QA Specialist will work closely with various stakeholdersOur client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to be responsible for developing testing strategies, test plans, and executing comprehensive testing efforts for large systems across Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments. This role focuses on both functional and non-functional testing, including systems integration, stress tests, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Additionally, the QA Specialist will work closely with various stakeholders
- Are you a seasoned QA Leadwith a strong background in both manual and automated testing for enterprise systems? Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to drive the quality assurance strategy, oversee testing processes, and collaborate across cross-functional teams in a dynamic Agile environment.Advantages- Opportunity to lead large-scale testing efforts across modern tech stacks- Work with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, Katalon, and APIAre you a seasoned QA Leadwith a strong background in both manual and automated testing for enterprise systems? Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to drive the quality assurance strategy, oversee testing processes, and collaborate across cross-functional teams in a dynamic Agile environment.Advantages- Opportunity to lead large-scale testing efforts across modern tech stacks- Work with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, Katalon, and API
- Are you a seasoned QA Specialist with 10+ years of experience in enterprise testing, Agile, and DevOps environments? Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead test planning, execution, automation, and compliance validation for large-scale enterprise applications. This role requires expertise in test management tools, AODA compliance audits, cloud-based testing, and mainframe environments.Advantages- Hybrid work model- Opportunity to work onAre you a seasoned QA Specialist with 10+ years of experience in enterprise testing, Agile, and DevOps environments? Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead test planning, execution, automation, and compliance validation for large-scale enterprise applications. This role requires expertise in test management tools, AODA compliance audits, cloud-based testing, and mainframe environments.Advantages- Hybrid work model- Opportunity to work on
- Are you an experienced QA Specialist with expertise in testing enterprise applications, cloud technologies, and DevOps methodologies? Our client seeks a Senior QA Analyst to lead test planning, execution, automation, and compliance testing for large-scale GUI and non-GUI enterprise systems. This role requires experience with AODA compliance, Agile methodologies, Azure DevOps, and test automation tools.Advantages- Hybrid work model- Hands-on experience withAre you an experienced QA Specialist with expertise in testing enterprise applications, cloud technologies, and DevOps methodologies? Our client seeks a Senior QA Analyst to lead test planning, execution, automation, and compliance testing for large-scale GUI and non-GUI enterprise systems. This role requires experience with AODA compliance, Agile methodologies, Azure DevOps, and test automation tools.Advantages- Hybrid work model- Hands-on experience with
- Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead and execute comprehensive testing efforts for enterprise-scale applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing testing strategies across GUI and non-GUI systems while ensuring AODA compliance, performance optimization, and automation testing.Advantages- Work on large-scale enterprise systems with a focus on cloud, Agile, and DevOps environments.-Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead and execute comprehensive testing efforts for enterprise-scale applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing testing strategies across GUI and non-GUI systems while ensuring AODA compliance, performance optimization, and automation testing.Advantages- Work on large-scale enterprise systems with a focus on cloud, Agile, and DevOps environments.-
- Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to plan, organize, and execute testing strategies for large systems with both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI components. This role encompasses test design, scripting, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring high-quality deliverables using both automated and manual testing processes.Advantages- Competitive salary and benefits package.- Work on exciting public-sector projecOur client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to plan, organize, and execute testing strategies for large systems with both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI components. This role encompasses test design, scripting, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring high-quality deliverables using both automated and manual testing processes.Advantages- Competitive salary and benefits package.- Work on exciting public-sector projec
- Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of testing efforts for large systems in both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments. This role involves developing test plans, test scripts, and test cases, executing them to ensure functionality and performance, and working closely with project and IT teams. The QA Specialist will support various stages of testing, includinOur client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of testing efforts for large systems in both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-GUI environments. This role involves developing test plans, test scripts, and test cases, executing them to ensure functionality and performance, and working closely with project and IT teams. The QA Specialist will support various stages of testing, includin
- Are you an experienced QA Specialist with expertise in manual and automated testing, defect tracking, and CRM application testing? Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead testing efforts for enterprise applications, including Oracle Siebel CRM and Adobe AEM. This role requires 8+ years of experience in software testing, strong expertise in defect management, test automation, and SDLC methodologies, and the ability to work effectively in AgAre you an experienced QA Specialist with expertise in manual and automated testing, defect tracking, and CRM application testing? Our client seeks a Systems Testing/QA Specialist to lead testing efforts for enterprise applications, including Oracle Siebel CRM and Adobe AEM. This role requires 8+ years of experience in software testing, strong expertise in defect management, test automation, and SDLC methodologies, and the ability to work effectively in Ag
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Quality assurance specialists play a key role in ensuring products and services meet certain standards before they are shipped out to the end user. You will be tasked with inspecting products and comparing them against a series of industry and governmental standards to make sure they are in compliance. You will need to have a strong eye for details, identifying issues and accurately reporting them. You are often the last line of quality control before goods are packaged. Quality assurance jobs exist in all goods producing industries, which provides you with numerous potential career paths.
what do quality assurance jobs entail?
Quality assurance jobs are similar to warehouse or production line positions. You will often work in a warehouse setting. You are the final step before products are shipped. Your work schedule can depend on your specific role, industry, and employer. Some jobs are 9-5, while others can be 12 hour shifts. You will report to a quality assurance manager.
what are pros and cons of working in quality assurance?
Quality assurance is more advanced than other warehouse type roles. You have flexibility in the type of products and industries you work in. It is anticipated there will be a lot of opportunities in the coming years due to the baby boomer generation retiring. But, there are also some cons. Work can be repetitive. You may be required to be on your feet for most of your shift. You may be required to work evenings or weekends.
what are future career paths for quality assurance specialists?
Quality control specialists often start out in more basic roles as testers, sorting, weighing and comparing products. With experience you can move on to more senior roles as quality assurance manager, safety specialist, industry and government inspectors, and chief safety officer. There is a lot of room for growth and multiple career paths for you to consider.
what are related jobs for quality assurance specialists?
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what is the average salary for quality assurance specialists?
Quality assurance professionals can expect an average annual salary of about $105, 000 or just over $50 per hour. Many start with a salary of about $70,000 and at the top end of the salary range you can make close to $130,000 per year.
average quality assurance salaries in canada
annual: $105,000
monthly: $8,750
weekly: $2,019
hourly: $50.48
Top paying areas for quality assurance specialists in Canada include: All of Ontario, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
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what are quality assurance specialists responsible for?
Working in quality assurance, you will spend your time assessing products to ensure they meet predefined standards. You will document your findings and create reports. Your daily tasks can including the following:
- Checking products and shipments before they are packed and loaded up for shipping
- Product sampling and testing
- Reviewing product standards guidelines
- Reporting defects
- Creating plans to prevent future defects
- Creating inspection reports, charts or spreadsheets
- Updating quality assurance procedures
where do quality assurance specialists typically work?
Quality assurance specialists most commonly work in the manufacturing industry. Roles are common with companies who produce consumer goods. Popular industries include food and beverage, electronics, auto, pharmaceutical, and technology.
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what skills do quality assurance specialists need to have?
Quality assurance specialists need to be observant and have an analytical mindset. You’ll need to be able to quickly detect potential issues and accurately report them. Here are the main skills you will need:
- Strong attention to detail
- A detailed understanding of company standards
- Experience with Excel and reporting software
- Good troubleshooting and problem solving abilities
- Experience using measurement tools
- Good oral and written communications
what training and certifications do quality assurance specialists need to have?
You are required to have a bachelor’s degree to qualify for most QA specialist jobs. Some entry level positions many only require a high school diploma. Depending on your industry, a more advanced or specialized degree may be needed. Certification and training in quality assurance is an asset.