Automation Developer - Senior

The Code Crackers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Code Crackers is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to identify automation opportunities and design automated tests for software processes. You will write and maintain automation scripts, work with UI and API testing tools, and collaborate with QA analysts and developers to resolve issues.

Candidate should have hands-on experience with Selenium/Cypress/Playwright, Postman/REST Assured, and programming in Java/Python/JavaScript/C#.

Qualifications

• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (UI/API).
• Strong scripting/programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Knowledge of STLC, QA methodologies, and automation framework design.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems.
• Ability to analyze manual test cases and identify automation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify automation opportunities within software processes.
• Design and execute QA tests with automated scripts.
• Develop and maintain test automation scripts and frameworks.
• Collaborate with QA analysts and developers to resolve issues.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

C#

STLC

QA methodologies

BDD

Cucumber

SpecFlow

CI/CD

Git

Jenkins

Mocha

TestNG

JUnit

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

WebDriverIO

Postman

REST Assured

SoapUI

JMeter

Gatling

Git

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitLab CI

Job description

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

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

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements Technical Skills - 40% Strong hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or WebDriverIO (for UI testing) Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI (for API testing) JMeter or Gatling (for performance testing) Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#. Experience with version control and CI/CD tools like Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI. Solid understanding of test frameworks (e.g., TestNG, JUnit, Mocha) and BDD tools (e.g., Cucumber, SpecFlow). Quality Assurance & Testing - 35% Deep knowledge of the software testing lifecycle (STLC) and QA methodologies (e.g., functional, regression, integration, system, smoke, and exploratory testing). Experience developing data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid automation frameworks. Ability to analyze manual test cases and identify areas suitable for automation. Soft Skills- 20% Strong communication skills; both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams Demonstrated ability to work with functional and technical teams Demonstrated ability to participate in a large team and work closely with other individual team members Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving Strong ability to work under pressure, work with aggressive timelines, and be adaptive to change Public sector Experience- 5%

Supplier Comments

Closing Date/Time: 2026-12-19, 12:00 p.m. EST. Max submission: 1 (one) 5 days onsite Must Have: Strong hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or WebDriverIO (for UI testing) Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI (for API testing) JMeter or Gatling (for performance testing) Solid understanding of test frameworks (e.g., TestNG, JUnit, Mocha) and BDD tools (e.g., Cucumber, SpecFlow). Ability to analyze manual test cases and identify areas suitable for automation. Nice to have: Prior OPS or public sector exp.