Automation Tester

CIRO / OCRI; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in financial regulation is seeking an Automation Tester to enhance the quality of their market surveillance system. The successful candidate will develop automated testing processes and work within a dynamic team to ensure software reliability and performance. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Hybrid work environment

Employer paid Health Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with matching

Vacation and sick days

Paid continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software testing experience with a focus on automation.
• Proficiency in automation testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for software products.
• Execute automated test cases and analyze results to identify defects.
• Collaborate with the development team to understand requirements.

Skills

Automation Testing

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Azure DevOps

Java

Python

CI/CD

Agile Methodology

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Job description

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Day in the life of:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automation Tester to join our dynamic team. The incumbent will be part of a dynamic team testing a large-scale, high-performance market surveillance system to monitor financial exchanges and ATS’s in Canada. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on automation. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products.

Position Title: Automation Tester

Department: Information Technology

Location: Toronto

Status: 12 months (Contract).

Day in the life of:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automation Tester to join our dynamic team. The incumbent will be part of a dynamic team testing a large-scale, high-performance market surveillance system to monitor financial exchanges and ATS’s in Canada. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on automation. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Collaborate with the development team to understand requirements and identify test scenarios.
• Execute automated test cases and analyze results to identify defects and ensure software quality.
• Perform and automate regression testing to ensure existing functionality is not affected by new changes.
• Identify, document, and track bugs using Azure DevOps. Collaborate with the development team to prioritize and resolve issues, ensuring that all bugs are addressed in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain test cases within Azure DevOps. Link test cases to corresponding work items to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOps. Monitor test results and report any issues or failures.
• Generate and analyze reports on work items and bug status, test coverage, and other key metrics using Azure DevOps dashboards.
• Report and track defects, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality.
• Continuously improve and optimize the automation framework and testing processes.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies in software testing.
  
  
  

Key Skills and Competencies:

Must-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of software testing experience, focusing on automation.
• Proficiency in automation testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
• Strong technical knowledge in testing methodologies, design and implementation, and comprehensive test case development
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or Bamboo.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps.
• Experience with messaging protocols and translation & mapping techniques.
• Experience with databases, data mapping, and query & reporting tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Excellent Communication, documentation and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of market data and trading systems
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology, SDLC and STLC principles
• Good to have - Business Analyst experience
• Good to have - ISTQB or equivalent certified
• Good to have - Experience with financial communications protocols (FIX 4.2, FIX 4.4 or FIX 5.0)
  
  
  

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Paid flex days and sick days
• Vacation days
• Maternity Leave Of Absence /Paternity Leave Of Absence top up
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations.
  
  
  

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):

Our purpose and our impact:With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career: protecting our future.

Culture and Working Environment:

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward-thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.

Our Commitment:CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted.

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