Automation Developer

GovTech Talent Solutions Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech Talent Solutions Inc. is seeking a senior QA Automation Engineer to lead automated testing efforts in a DevOps environment. You will design and implement test automation scripts, select testing tools, and collaborate with QA analysts and developers to improve software quality.

The role requires extensive experience in automated testing tools and performance testing, with strong communication to coordinate with stakeholders and deliver robust test strategies.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in testing and QA leadership.
• Strong expertise with automated testing tools and DevOps environments.
• Experience in planning, organizing and executing large testing efforts.
• Ability to design and implement test strategies, plans and cases.
• Experience with performance, load, functional and integration testing.
• Knowledge of AODA, accessibility testing tools (AXE, WAVE) is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies automation opportunities within software processes.
• Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
• Develops and writes test automation scripts; uses frameworks.
• Investigates problems uncovered during testing and collaborates on fixes.
• Plans testing efforts for GUI and non-GUI systems, including UAT and stress tests.
• Advises on testing strategy, plans, tools selection and resources.
• Coordinates with QA analysts and developers to implement solutions.

Skills

Automation testing

Playwright

Selenium

DevOps

J-Meter

ReadyAPI

Postman

Azure DevOps

Test automation development

Performance testing

API testing

SDLC & Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Katalon

Micro Focus UFT

LoadRunner

J-Meter

ReadyAPI

Postman

Azure DevOps

ALM

AXE

WAVE

Siebel

ESDI

LCS

Mainframe tools (TSO/SPF)

Java

API Testing

Web Services

Opa

SQL/Oracle/UNIX

.NET

Playwright

Cloud technology (Azure)

Job description

Project Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes
• Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
• Designs and writes test automation scripts
• Utilizes test automation frameworks
• Investigates problems in software as a result of testing
• Works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions
• Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing.
• Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests).

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Must be able to work onsite at 87 Sir William Hearst Ave., Toronto, Ontario
• Extensive Experience with automated test tools Microsoft Playwright working in a DevOps environment.
• Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools - J-Meter
• Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman
• Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development
• Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality
• Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software
• Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes.
• Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflow and creating documentation
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end-users to develop the best automation solutions
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience
• Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
• Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
• Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
• Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools

NICE TO HAVE:

• Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
• Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
• Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
• Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Automated Testing Skills - 40%

• Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5,
• Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools - J-Meter
• Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman
• Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile
• Experience with providing organized Automated application testing to accommodate development and implementation efforts to remediate issues.
• Experience with Automated API testing

Testing - 30%

• 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts
• Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development
• Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5
• Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps
• Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases
• Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issues

Technical Skills - 25%

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DEVOPS methodologies
• Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure)
• Extensive Experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE
• Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load runner 12.5,
• Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDI & other Ministry Applications
• Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) & Legacy Mainframe Systems
• Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services
• Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF
• Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies
• Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases, and UNIX
• Experience with .NET platform

Soft Skills - 5%

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record for building strong working relationships.

Key Skills & Competencies

Selenium, Katalon, Microfocus UFT, LoadRunner, J-Meter, ReadyAPI/Postman, Azure DevOps, Microfocus ALM, AODA, AXE, WAVE, Siebel, ESDI, LCS, Mainframe, TSO/SPF, Payment Gateway MPG/EPS, Java, API Testing, Web Services, OPA, IMS/DB2, SQL, Oracle, UNIX, .NET, Playwright, Cloud Technology, Agile, DevOps, Waterfall, Test Automation, Performance Testing