Lead Automation Specialist- Data Platform, APIs, and Performance Testing

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Lead Automation Specialist to enhance automation frameworks and testing strategies. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in software quality assurance and is proficient in Java and Python, with a strong focus on continuous integration. Join a purpose-driven team committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic workplace culture with competitive rewards and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rewards and benefits

Upskilling opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• 2+ years of hands-on Test Automation experience with Java/Python.
• Familiarity with automating web-based APIs.
• Understanding of enterprise software design principles.
• Knowledge of Java ORM Frameworks like Hibernate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automation frameworks and tools.
• Oversee automation script creation using Java and Python.
• Write moderate to complex scripts for system testing.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop a test approach.
• Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

Skills

Automation Frameworks

Java

Python

SQL Queries

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment

Unix/Linux

Tools

Robot Framework

GIT/Bitbucket

Oracle

Job description

Join a purpose-driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

As a Lead Automation Specialist, you will be a part of our Global Wealth data team. You will collaborate closely with various scrum teams to promote a focus on quality and drive automation efficiencies. You will also contribute to our highly regarded in-house automation frameworks for Data Platform, APIs, and Performance testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, improvement, and maintenance of automation frameworks and tools.
• Oversee the creation and estimation of automation scripts using Java, Python, and Unix platforms.
• Utilize SQL queries for effective data comparison in test scenarios.
• Participate in Unix/Linux environments and GIT/Bitbucket workflows.
• Write moderate to complex code/scripts to test systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain a modular, extensible, and reusable test automation framework to enable continuous testing in a DevOps environment.
• Develop code to automate the testing (Unit/ Integration) of Datahub/Lake, microservices (Rest APIs) and ensure adequate test coverage of the application code.
• Collaborate with development engineers during story and task breakdown to develop a test approach that effectively covers the functional and performance characteristics of a feature.
• Build, maintain, and enhance the existing automation framework, test harness, and processes.
• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the usage of the entire application suite, processes, workflows, etc.
• Work with the Engineering team Management to improve the testing process.
• Understand enterprise software design principles – architecture, design patterns, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Work in a self-guided manner with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage your own time efficiently, without direct input or oversight.

Requirements:

• A proven track record in software quality assurance, demonstrating over 7 years of experience as a test automation developer.
• At least 2 years of hands-on Test Automation experience applying Java/Python/Robot Framework.
• Proficiency in SQL queries, especially for data comparison in test scenarios.
• Practical experience in automating web-based APIs and database-centric applications.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments.
• Solid understanding of GIT/Bitbucket (source code management tool) and CI/CD Pipeline.
• Comfortable working in a diverse environment with a variety of banking & financial applications, innovative automation technologies, and testing tools.
• Knowledge/experience in Java ORM Frameworks such as Hibernate, Spring DAO.
• Exposure to RDBMS such as Oracle or Sybase. Knowledge and experience with SQL queries.
• Experience in building, integrating, and deploying web services (REST/ SOAP/JSON/XML) is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - We offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!