Automation Test Engineer

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents.

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Automation Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks to ensure the quality and reliability of our systems. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Automation Test Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and QA, to deliver high-quality testing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand automation frameworks using Python and Pytest for system verification and regression testing.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD for efficient end-to-end deployment.
• Integrate and test APIs, particularly CNOS APIs and libraries for seamless data retrieval.
• Utilize tools like Postman, Robot Framework, and Selenium for API and web automation testing.
• Perform regression, integration, sanity, smoke, blackbox, and whitebox testing.
• Document automation frameworks, API usage, troubleshooting guides, and CI/CD processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve network and software integration issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Ensure scalability and performance optimization of testing processes.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in automation, CI/CD, and networking technologies.
• Work on multi-platform testing and develop scalable testing frameworks.
• Implement advanced monitoring and reporting solutions.
• Execute manual test cases using Ixia and CNOS test cases.

Required Skills

• Programming Languages: Python
• Testing Frameworks: Pytest, Robot Framework, Selenium
• API Testing: Postman, REST API
• Testing Types: Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Sanity and Smoke Testing, Blackbox Testing, Whitebox Testing.
• Web Frameworks: Flask, FastAPI
• Library: Requests
• Containerization: Docker
• Version Control: GitLab
• Code Quality: Flake 8
• Networking Concepts: CNOS, PI setups, end-to-end connections
• Problem-solving & Troubleshooting: Root cause analysis, automated test optimization, network issue resolution, API & software integration problems
• Strong communication and client relationship-building skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide team members.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.