--- title: 'QA Lead, Mobile Test Automation at TripArc' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/qa-lead-mobile-test-automation-triparc-toronto-1fh8rtht5gx2' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-16' --- # QA Lead, Mobile Test Automation at TripArc - **Company:** TripArc - **Location:** Toronto, Canada - **Posted:** 2026-09-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/triparc/jobs/5233855007 ## Job description Founded in 2017, [TripArc](https://www.trip-arc.com/) is a $750 million privately held company powers the top Travel Agencies and Tour Operators in North America. Our expansive and growing network empowers seamless access to a comprehensive range of travel options and services globally with over $750 million transactions annually - all at the industry’s best rates. As an industry leader in technology, purchasing, finance, HR and marketing, we know how to deliver solutions to travel professionals in the most effective way possible. With deep experience in partnering with two leading brands in the luxury travel space – Kensington Tours and Travel Edge – [TripArc](https://www.trip-arc.com/) has real insight into the needs of tour operators and travel agencies today. TripArc’s goals are simple. To make our network of over 1400 travel entities more profitable, efficient and help them create truly unique travel for their clients. This is a hybrid position, currently requiring a minimum of two days per week onsite at our office located at 2 Queen St. E in Toronto, ON. ## THE ROLE We're hiring a QA Lead to build mobile test automation for our travel platform's native app (React Native/Expo). This would start as an individual-contributor role today, with scope and team expected to grow over time. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Build and own a mobile UI test automation framework using Appium and WebdriverIO with TypeScript, covering iOS and Android. - Extend our existing Playwright API test suite to cover backend data sources - Set up and manage cloud device testing infrastructure for iOS and Android - Define testing processes, regression strategy, and release readiness standards for mobile - Work with the mobile development team on testability and quality standards - Align mobile testing practices with the broader QA organization - Apply testing practices suited to sensitive personal and payment data - Use AI tools to support test design, automation, and coverage of AI-assisted app development ## REQUIREMENTS Must have: - 5+ years of experience as QA, Tester, SDET, or similar, with strong expertise in mobile testing - Experience building and owning a mobile test automation framework: architecture, CI integration, flaky test mitigation - Strong hands-on experience with Appium and WebdriverIO - Solid TypeScript proficiency - Experience testing REST APIs, ideally with Playwright or similar - Experience setting up and using cloud device testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, AWS Device Farm, or similar) - Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines or similar CI/CD tooling - Experience using AI tools (e.g. Claude) to support test automation work - Comfortable working as an individual contributor and primary technical owner - Experience testing applications handling sensitive personal or payment data Nice to have: - Background in travel technology or complex platform ecosystems - Experience testing React Native applications ## COMPENSATION We provide a competitive compensation package with a strong pay-for-performance rewards approach. Employees have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and compensation tied to business and individual performance. The expected base salary range for this position is: $100,000 to $120,000 CAD. The actual compensation may vary depending on local market conditions, geography, and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KC1 We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application. The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ## About TripArc ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: TripArc is a travel technology company that provides advanced booking and procurement platforms for travel advisors, host agencies, consortia, and tour operators. - **Entity Type**: Private (Part of the Range Group) - **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Travel Technology, Travel Arrangements - **Target customers**: B2B — travel advisors, host agencies, consortia, tour operators, Destination Management Companies (DMCs), hotels, airlines, and cruise lines. - **Mission or purpose statement**: "To rebuild travel booking architecture from the ground up to better serve those who use it." ## Products & Services - **DMX (Destination Management Platform)**: A platform featuring products from over 200 Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide, enabling travel advisors to book local experiences and services. - **ADX (Agency Platform)**: A comprehensive booking and management platform for travel agencies. - **TMT (Tour Operator Platform)**: A platform designed for tour operators to manage and distribute their offerings. - **Air, Hotel, and Cruise Platforms**: Specialized procurement and booking solutions for air travel, hotel accommodations, and cruise lines, including direct net rate contracts and commissionable rates with amenities. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Private company, part of the Range Group) - **Key Metric**: Supports nearly **$1 billion in booking volume** annually. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of the **Range Group**; partners with over 200 Destination Management Companies (DMCs), hotels, airlines, cruise lines, and tour operators. - **Growth Signals**: The company operates in 9 countries (Canada, United States, Kenya, Azerbaijan, India, United Kingdom, Brazil, Ukraine, Greece). Active job postings have increased by 33.3% month-over-month and 60% quarter-over-quarter, indicating strong hiring demand. LinkedIn follower count is nearly 19,500. ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary Technology**: All IP is developed and owned internally, covering three distinct platforms (DMX, ADX, TMT) that serve different segments of the travel ecosystem. - **Scale & Negotiating Power**: With nearly $1B in annual booking volume, TripArc can negotiate direct net rate contracts and commissionable rates with amenities, offering unique value to both travel partners and advisors. - **End-to-End Ecosystem**: Connects hotels, airlines, cruise lines, DMCs, tour operators, and travel agencies on a single integrated platform, reducing friction and administrative overhead. - **Focus on Travel Professionals**: The platform is built specifically for travel professionals, not consumers, allowing deep specialization and feature sets that address real industry pain points. ## Strategic Focus - **Platform Expansion**: Continued development of its three core platforms (DMX, ADX, TMT) to cover more destinations, suppliers, and services. - **AI Integration**: Active hiring for Senior Software Developers focused on an AI Platform, indicating a push to embed AI into its booking and procurement tools. - **Global Reach**: Expanding its footprint across 9 countries and growing its network of travel advisors and partners. - **Operational Efficiency**: Reducing admin, friction, and frustration for travel professionals through automation and streamlined workflows. ## Why Work Here - **Culture of Ownership & Innovation**: Core values emphasize accountability, fast iteration, data-driven decisions, and giving back to the community. - **Growth Trajectory**: The company is actively hiring across multiple senior software development roles (Backend, Frontend, Full Stack, AI Platform), a QA Manager, and Technical Product Owners, signaling strong investment in its tech team. - **Tech Stack**: Modern stack including Angular, React, microservices, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, and Swagger, with a focus on building internal IP. - **Global & Remote-Friendly**: While HQ is in Toronto, the company has employees across 9 countries and offers roles that may be remote or hybrid. - **Impactful Work**: Employees build the core booking architecture for a platform handling nearly $1B in transactions, with direct influence on product direction. - **Values-Driven Culture**: Stated values include "We Take Ownership," "We Iterate Fast," "We Deal in Facts," "We Earn Trust," "We Are a Team," and "We Give Back." ## Sources 1. [trip-arc.com](https://www.trip-arc.com/company) 2. [trip-arc.com](https://www.trip-arc.com/) 3. [trip-arc.com](https://www.trip-arc.com/careers) 4. [linkedin.com](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/triparc) 5. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/triparc) ## Other roles at TripArc - [Senior Frontend Developer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-frontend-developer-triparc-toronto-b7qk4tb7q707) — Toronto, Canada - [Senior QA Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-qa-analyst-triparc-toronto-zxya6xqj247p) — Toronto, Canada - [Sr Software Developer (Full-Stack)](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-software-developer-full-stack-triparc-toronto-ad6d6t4aq5s1) — Toronto, Canada