Senior QA Automation Engineer

Senior QA Automation Engineer Developer

Location: CHQ (Hybrid – 2 days remote) | Hours of work: 35 hours | Duration: 12 months

Job Overview

• The primary purpose of this job is to ensure the quality, reliability, and efficiency of software products through comprehensive test automation strategies and frameworks.
• The Senior QA Automation Engineer/Developer is responsible for defining, implementing, and optimizing automation strategies to support high‑quality software development.
• This role requires deep technical expertise in automation frameworks, performance testing, and integration of testing into the software development lifecycle.
• The engineer collaborates with software architects, development teams, and operations to ensure a scalable and efficient testing strategy.
• Achieve comprehensive test coverage by designing and implementing test automation strategies that include functional, performance, security, load, smoke, accessibility (AODA), and integration testing.
• Develop robust automation frameworks that are scalable, reusable, and support multiple test scenarios and environments.
• Lead and mentor product teams in automation initiatives, establishing best practices and fostering a culture of quality.
• Enhance system performance by identifying and addressing bottlenecks through automated performance tests.
• Ensure system reliability under load by developing and executing stress, load, and scalability tests.
• Integrate automated tests within deployment pipelines to ensure seamless validation of software changes.
• Drive process improvements by analyzing system logs, execution reports, and test results to identify areas for efficiency gains.
• Improve system reliability through in‑depth root cause analysis of defects and collaboration with developers.
• Advance automation effectiveness by researching and implementing emerging technologies, frameworks, and techniques.
• Establish and enforce testing standards for automation coverage, test data management, and policies across teams.
• Define and report on quality metrics in collaboration with business stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Demonstrate the ability to take on additional responsibilities and tasks as needed, contributing to the overall success and adaptability of the team and organization.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge in defining, implementing, and optimizing automation strategies to support high‑quality software development.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks for various types of testing.
• Advanced programming skills and expertise in automation techniques.
• Experience integrating automated tests into software deployment and monitoring processes.
• Expertise in cloud‑based or distributed system environments and their testing methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead automation initiatives and drive strategic testing improvements across teams.
• Strong analytical skills to assess trends, optimize test coverage, and enhance overall software quality.
• 4 years of university education in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Over 6 years of experience in the field (up to and including 8 years) is considered necessary.

Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills (Java, C#, JavaScript, Python)
• UI and API automation expertise (Playwright, Selenium, REST)
• Framework and TDD/BDD knowledge (TestNG, Cucumber)
• CI/CD and DevOps pipeline integration (GitHub)
• Version control and test management tools (Azure Test Plan, ALM/Quality Center, qTest)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity‑seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invite all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports the client’s long–term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.