Automation QA (contract)

Capgemini; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Automation QA to enhance the quality engineering processes using Python and Robot Framework. The position involves developing automated testing strategies, executing testing operations, and ensuring high-quality deliverables through strong collaboration in an agile setting.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a QA/test environment focused on automated testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and Robot Framework.
• Good knowledge of QE processes and testing lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Create test cases and maintain automated test suites.
• Execute test cases, document results, and manage defects.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and testing methodologies.

Skills

Automation Testing

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Agile Collaboration

Tools

Robot Framework

Python

JIRA

Confluence

Postman

Selenium WebDriver

Jenkins

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Automation QA with a strong background in Python and Robot Framework. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of quality engineering processes, hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing, and familiarity with a variety of testing and DevOps tools. This role requires excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset for agile delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Create test cases and test scripts based on requirement documents and business user stories
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using test automation tools (especially Python + Robot Framework)
• Execute test cases (manual and automated), document test results, and raise defects as needed
• Work with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and qTest for test management, defect management, and reporting
• Participate in agile ceremonies: sprint planning, grooming sessions, stand-ups, demos, retrospectives
• Conduct functional, system integration, end-to-end (E2E), regression, and re-testing
• Take part in defect triage and scrum meetings
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a QA/test environment focused on technical, automated testing (cloud, distributed, mainframe, APIs, databases)
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and Robot Framework (must-have)
• Good knowledge of QE processes, testing lifecycle, SDLC, and defect management
• Experience with QE/DevOps tools: JIRA, Confluence, QTest, HP ALM, Jenkins, GIT
• Proficient with database technologies: Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, IMS, and strong SQL skills
• Experience in test automation frameworks and tools: Robot Framework, SoapUI/ReadyAPI, Postman, Selenium WebDriver
• Familiarity with microservices and API testing
• Hands-on knowledge of testing methodologies and tools
• Strong problem-solving, design, and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, with leadership in test automation vision and innovation
  
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Software Quality Certification
• Experience with Azure Snowflake and Data Lake
  
  

Skills Summary

Core Expertise:

Test automation, Python, Robot Framework, API/microservice testing, SDLC, QE process

Languages & Frameworks

Python, Robot Framework, Java, SQL, Selenium WebDriver, SoapUI/ReadyAPI, Postman

Testing & DevOps Tools

JIRA, Confluence, QTest, HP ALM, Jenkins, GIT, defect management systems

Database & Data

Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, IMS, SQL, Data Lake (preferred)

Cloud & Environment

Cloud/distributed/mainframe environments, Azure Snowflake (preferred)

Other Tools & Technologies

CI/CD pipeline, version control, automation scripting, microservices

Soft Skills

Analytical thinking, strong communication, agile collaboration, innovation, leadership in QA/testing

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $32.36/hour - $50.56/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.