Software Test Automation Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Test Automation Engineer based in Canada. This remote contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced test automation professional who is passionate about software quality, scalable testing frameworks, and continuous delivery. You will design and maintain automated testing solutions across web applications, APIs, and backend systems. Working closely with development and QA teams, you will strengthen regression coverage and promote early defect detection throughout the software development lifecycle. The role combines test automation architecture, CI/CD integration, performance testing, and security-focused quality practices. You will also explore emerging technologies, including Generative AI-assisted test generation, to improve testing efficiency and coverage. Your expertise will help deliver reliable, secure, and high-quality software in a technically demanding environment. Accountabilities: As a Software Test Automation Engineer, you will lead the development of robust automation strategies and integrate quality assurance into modern software delivery workflows. Your responsibilities will include: - Design, implement, and maintain automated tests for web applications, APIs, and backend systems using scalable test frameworks. - Define test automation architecture, select appropriate tools, and establish testing strategies that support the transition from manual to automated testing. - Integrate continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines and produce actionable quality metrics and automated reports. - Collaborate with developers and QA teams to expand regression test coverage, promote shift-left testing, and support DevSecOps practices. - Evaluate emerging testing technologies, including Generative AI-assisted test generation and Amazon Kiro. - Support performance testing activities and improve test data management practices. - Apply established QA methodologies, including equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis, to strengthen test coverage and reliability.

- Validate application behavior and business workflows, including grant lifecycle processes from initial submission through amendments. Requirements: The ideal candidate brings extensive IT experience, strong Java development skills, and a solid background in test automation, software delivery, and application security. Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience criteria: - Hold an EQF Level 7 university degree in any field and have at least 10 years of professional IT experience, or hold an EQF Level 6 university degree in any field and have at least 12 years of professional IT experience. - Demonstrate hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, and RestAssured, as well as Cucumber JVM or Behave, JUnit, and TestNG. - Possess strong expertise in Java and OpenJDK versions 11, 17, and 21, including Streams, Collections, and Lambda expressions. - Have experience with Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Apache JMeter, and test data management. - Work confidently with Oracle databases and complex SQL queries, along with Angular and SCSS. - Understand Protocol Buffers, Jackson, Gson, and their role in application integration and data handling. - Have knowledge of authentication and security technologies, including JWT/JJWT, OAuth 2. 0, and OpenID Connect. - Demonstrate an interest in Generative AI-assisted test generation and familiarity with Amazon Kiro. - Apply structured testing methodologies and analytical problem-solving skills to identify defects and improve software quality. Benefits: - Remote working arrangement. - Contract-based engagement. - Opportunity to work on technically complex testing initiatives involving web, API, and backend systems.