Automation Lead

PeoplePilot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 93,500 - 127,500; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePilot in Toronto, ON is seeking a hands-on Automation Testing Lead to support banking applications across web, mobile, and delivery pipelines. You will design robust automated test frameworks using Playwright and Selenium WebDriver and lead testing efforts in CI/CD environments.

You will mentor teams, coordinate with cross-functional partners, log defects in JIRA, and ensure comprehensive coverage for mobile apps using Appium or Espresso.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automation testing experience.
• Strong Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, and test automation framework proficiency.
• Mobile testing experience with Appium or Espresso.
• Proficiency with JIRA.
• Banking application and workflow knowledge.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Design robust automated test frameworks using Playwright and Selenium WebDriver.
• Test iOS and Android mobile applications using Appium or Espresso.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate test coverage.
• Log and track defects in JIRA through resolution.
• Support automation practices within CI/CD processes.

Skills

Playwright

Selenium WebDriver

Mobile testing

JIRA

CI/CD

Banking domain

Tools

Appium

Espresso

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON | Work type: Onsite | Compensation: 110k |

Role Summary

A hands‑on automation testing leadership role supporting banking applications across web, mobile, and delivery pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design robust automated test frameworks using Playwright and Selenium WebDriver.
• Test iOS and Android mobile applications using Appium or Espresso.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure appropriate test coverage.
• Log and track defects in JIRA through resolution.
• Support automation practices within CI/CD processes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of automation testing experience.
• Strong Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, and test automation framework proficiency.
• Mobile testing experience with Appium or Espresso.
• Proficiency with JIRA.
• Banking application and workflow knowledge.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes.