Automation Engineering Technician

Automation Test Lead

This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto office at a minimum 3-4 days per week - subject to change at any time.

We are looking for an experienced Automation Test Lead with strong hands-on expertise in Java and Selenium, coupled with solid QE experience and the ability to lead testing efforts across complex technology portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical skills, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Test Strategy, Planning & Execution

• Develop and drive end-to-end test strategies for complex applications and multi-system environments.
• Lead test case creation, planning, prioritization, and execution across functional, regression, integration, and release testing cycles.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Automation Leadership
• Lead automation efforts using Java + Selenium as core tools.
• Enhance and maintain automation frameworks to improve test efficiency and reliability.
• Integrate automated testing within CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
• Identify automation opportunities and define automation roadmaps for the team.

Coordinate testing across multiple teams and applications to ensure alignment.

• Guide and mentor team members, ensuring adherence to testing standards and best practices.
• Monitor daily testing progress and remove blockers to ensure timely delivery.

Communicate test plans, execution progress, risks, and quality metrics to project leadership and business stakeholders.

• Influence decision-making and ensure testing insights are incorporated into release planning.
• Utilize tools such as JIRA, JTMF (or equivalent), and automation frameworks.
• 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Software Testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java and Selenium automation (mandatory).
• Proven experience as a Test Lead or QE Lead managing end-to-end testing across multiple systems.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, testing methodologies, and defect management processes.
• Experience with test management tools such as JIRA, JTMF, or similar.
• Ability to lead testing in fast-paced Agile/Scrum environments.

Experience in API testing (Postman, RestAssured).

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Experience in automation framework design.
• The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

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