Senior QA Automation Engineer/Developer (56292) POST NUMBER: 475645

About the Company
Our client is a leading Canadian energy organization with a strong presence across Ontario.  They operate critical infrastructure that supports millions of customers and drives economic growth.  

Why Work Here
Our client is engaging in ongoing transformation and investing in cutting-edge technologies and modernizing operations to meet the evolving needs of the energy sector.  By joining, you will be part of an organization that values collaboration, professional development, and making a meaningful impact on the future of clean energy.

About the Opportunity

• Design and implement test automation strategies covering functional, performance, security, load, smoke, accessibility, and integration testing. 
• Develop robust, reusable automation frameworks that support multiple scenarios and environments. 
• Lead and mentor product teams in automation initiatives, establishing best practices and standards. 
• 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 into deployment pipelines for seamless validation of software changes. 
• Drive process improvements by analyzing logs, execution reports, and test results. 
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and collaborate with developers to improve reliability. 
• Research and implement emerging technologies, frameworks, and techniques to advance automation effectiveness. 
• Establish and enforce testing standards for automation coverage, test data management, and policies. 
• Define and report on quality metrics in collaboration with stakeholders. 
• Demonstrate adaptability by taking on additional responsibilities and supporting evolving organizational needs. 

About You 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 6–8 years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks across multiple testing types. 
• Strong programming skills in Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python. 
• Expertise in UI and API automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, REST). 
• Knowledge of frameworks and methodologies such as TestNG, Cucumber, TDD/BDD. 
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or similar tools. 
• Familiarity with version control and test management platforms (e.g., Azure Test Plan, ALM/Quality Center, qTest). 
• 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. 
• Experience testing cloud?based or distributed systems. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor and influence teams. 

Pay Range
$87.58 - $97.58/hr

How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.