QA Automation Developer

Jobtailor; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a QA Test Automation Engineer to design and implement automated frameworks using Playwright, Xray, and AI-powered tools. You will drive testing within AI-enabled workflows, design test plans, and collaborate with developers and product owners in an Agile setting.

The role emphasizes SDLC best practices, SQL with database testing, and mentoring junior QA staff within a fast-paced product environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in QA test automation with test code generation in Java, TypeScript, or similar language.
• 1+ year leveraging AI/ML-powered tools in QA or software development.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Xray, or Zephyr.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience with database testing, SQL, and Playwright.
• 1+ year implementing agentic AI solutions in business environments.
• Familiarity with web app testing and accessibility standards.
• Experience mentoring QA team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test frameworks using tools like Playwright, Xray, and Claude.
• Execute QA tasks within AI agentic workflows built by product engineers.
• Apply tooling to automate and accelerate testing activities.
• Design comprehensive test plans and scenarios from requirements.
• Analyze results, identify root causes, and report defects.

Skills

QA Test Automation

AI/ML-Powered Tools

Java Programming

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Defect Tracking Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Information Technology

Tools

Playwright

Xray

JIRA

Zephyr

Job description

• Design and implement automated test frameworks using modern tools, including AI/ML-powered solutions such as Playwright, Xray, and Claude


• Execute QA tasks within AI agentic workflows built by product engineers


• Apply approved tooling to automate and accelerate testing activities


• Design comprehensive test plans and scenarios based on software requirements and design specifications


• Analyze test results, identify patterns and root causes, and report defects using JIRA and Xray


• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA team members to troubleshoot and resolve issues


• Participate in Agile ceremonies and code reviews


• Contribute to ongoing process improvements

Requirements

• 2+ years in QA test automation, including test code generation in Java, TypeScript, or a similar language


• 1+ year leveraging AI/ML-powered tools in a professional QA or software development context


• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and CI/CD practices


• Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Xray, or Zephyr


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience


• Experience with database testing, SQL, and Playwright


• 1+ year implementing agentic AI solutions in business environments, with exposure to human-in-the-loop patterns


• Familiarity with web application testing and accessibility standards


• Experience mentoring or training QA team members

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in QA test automation, utilizing AI/ML-powered tools and frameworks such as Playwright and Xray. Proficient in designing test plans, analyzing results, and collaborating within Agile environments to enhance testing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• QA Test Automation


• AI/ML-Powered Tools


• Java Programming


• Agile/Scrum Methodologies


• Defect Tracking Tools

Hard Skills

• Test Code Generation


• Database Testing


• SQL


• Web Application Testing


• Accessibility Standards

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Mentoring


• Troubleshooting

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science


• Information Technology

Industry Keywords

• SDLC


• CI/CD Practices


• Agentic AI Solutions


• Human-in-the-Loop Patterns

Tools & Technologies

• Playwright


• Xray


• JIRA


• Zephyr