Consultant | Test Automation Architect

PLATO; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PLATO, a leading software testing services firm, is seeking a Test Automation Architect to drive automation strategies in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various automation tools and provide technical leadership across project teams, ensuring high standards in software quality while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and software quality best practices.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic orientation for test automation at organization level.
• Develop and maintain applications using various programming languages.
• Design processes around CICD and DevOps adoption.

Skills

Automation Frameworks

Java

Python

DevOps

Continuous Testing

Defect Tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

CICD

Robot Framework

JUnit

JSON

XML

Job description

The Opportunity

PLATO is one of Canada's leading software testing services firms, driven by the mission of building a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. While we are proudly Indigenous-led and committed to creating opportunities for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, our team reflects the rich diversity of Canada. We welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds who share our passion for quality and excellence in software testing.

At PLATO, we believe that better software leads to a better world. Our software testing specialists come together with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients while building strong, resilient communities. We have established offices in Fredericton, Ottawa/Gatineau, Sault Ste. Marie, Regina, Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria, including locations near Indigenous communities.

By bringing together people from diverse perspectives, experiences, and communities, we ensure innovation, collaboration, and the highest standards in software quality assurance. If you are passionate about quality testing and want to make a meaningful impact, PLATO is the place for you.

We are growing and are currently looking for an experienced Test Automation Architect (onsite/remote hybrid) to help us do that!

Responsibilities

• Work directly with our client(s) to provide technical leadership and strategic orientation for the test automation discipline at an organization level
• Build strategic communication on test automation strategy
• Set direction for short and long-term automation objectives pertaining to SDLC phases
• Bridge the gap between testing disciplines, development teams and operation teams
• Bring in depth knowledge of multiple open source/commercial tools for Web/Mobile/Services automation
• Develop and maintain applications using Java, Python, Squish/Robot Frameworks, Oracle, XML, JSON, JUnit, and JavaScript libraries
• Design and plan processes around CICD, Dev Ops adoption and operationalization
• Bring hands on competencies around DevOps, Continuous Testing, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
• Serve as an expert in defining and rolling out standard Automation Frameworks, in line with latest industry trends
• Bring experience software quality best practices, test strategy and planning, test case development, test case execution, deployment and, test data, defect tracking, and test automation
• QA Automation Architect will have complete ownership for preparing test automation solution, designing automation frameworks and lead the implementation of automation strategy, planning and execution
• Supports Junior to senior automation analyst in automation script development and optimization of those test scripts.
• Recommends new tools, techniques and methodologies needed to enhance productivity and quality
• Evaluate, select and formulate best usage of test automation tools and future alignment for different products and applications.
• Develop automation strategy to support regression testing based on the technical analysis, complexity and reusability
• Oversee technological execution of the recommended automation solution roadmap across project teams
• Participate in Design and Architectural reviews of proposed automation solutions across project teams and to provide long term vision for the automation solution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (