Automation Developer – Senior

Damco Solutions Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Automation Developer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with automated testing tools and methods, ideally in a DevOps and agile environment, with over 10 years of experience in testing and automation development. You will identify opportunities for automation, design and execute QA tests, and organize testing for large systems. This role offers a hybrid work model and is pivotal in ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with automated testing tools.
• 10+ years of experience in testing processes and planning.
• Proficient in cloud technology and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
• Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems.

Skills

Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI/Postman

Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment

10+ years of experience in process

Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development

Experience identifying opportunities for automation

Experience designing and executing QA tests

Experience collaborating with stakeholders

Tools

Katalon

Selenium

Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT)

Microfocus Load Runner 12.5

Job description

Automation Developer – Senior

Location: Toronto, ON
Contract
Duration 254 +250 Days

Closing Time/Date: 2026-01-09, 12:00 p.m.

Max submission: 2 (two)

Hybrid

Must Have

• Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI/Postman
• Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile
• 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts
• Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development

Description

Deliverables/Skill Set: Automation Test Developer, Senior

Description of 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).

Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DEVOPS.

General Skills

• 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

• 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

Desirable Skills

• 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)

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Evaluation Table – Automation Developer

Type/Details

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.