QA Automation Engineer

UST; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for web, mobile, and API applications. This role emphasizes strong automation, problem solving, and delivering high-quality software within an Agile environment.

As a Lead I in Software Testing, you will build and maintain frameworks, integrate tests into CI/CD, collaborate across teams, and continuously improve testing processes to ensure reliability and scalable quality across platforms in Canada.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in test automation across web, mobile, and API apps.
• Strong knowledge of Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• API testing experience with Postman or Rest Assured.
• Familiar with Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Analytical mindset and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API applications.
• Create and maintain automation frameworks for UI, API, and regression testing.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product teams to understand requirements.
• Identify, document, and track software defects.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results and prepare quality reports.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Continuously improve test processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Ensure the quality and reliability of applications through comprehensive automation testing.
• Support cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software.

Skills

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Java

Python

JavaScript

C#

API testing

Postman

Rest Assured

Git

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Agile/Scrum

Appium

JMeter

SQL

Tools

Postman

Rest Assured

Git

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

Role Description

QA Automation Engineer

Lead I - Software Testing

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are

UST is searching for a skilled QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions that ensure the quality and reliability of web, mobile, and API applications. The ideal candidate should have strong automation testing experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software.

The Opportunity

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API applications
• Create and maintain automation frameworks for UI, API, and regression testing
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product teams to understand requirements
• Identify, document, and track software defects
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Analyze test results and prepare quality reports
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Continuously improve test processes, tools, and methodologies
• Ensure the quality and reliability of applications through comprehensive automation testing
• Support cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality software

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• Strong experience in test automation using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools
• Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#
• Experience with API testing using Postman, Rest Assured, or similar tools
• Knowledge of TestNG, JUnit, PyTest, or equivalent testing frameworks
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong analytical and debugging skills
• Preferred Skills:
• Mobile automation experience using Appium
• Performance testing knowledge using JMeter or LoadRunner
• Experience with cloud testing platforms such as BrowserStack or Sauce Labs
• Knowledge of SQL and database testing
• Professional Competencies:
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and quality assurance mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, and product teams
• Passion for delivering high-quality software

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Ontario

Compensation Range

$95,000-$119,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year). They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Part-time regular and temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All Canadian employees who work in a province, territory or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment

At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.

Un lieu de travail à égalité des chances, sans Discrimination et harcèlement

Chez UST, nous nous efforçons de fournir un environnement de travail exempt de discrimination et harcèlement. Nous sommes un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances et des décisions en matière d'emploi sont basés sur le mérite et les besoins de l'entreprise. Notre politique en matière de droits de l'homme illustre notre position à ce sujet. Nous nous engageons à respecter un emploi équitable des pratiques qui offrent des chances égales à tous les employés. Nous ne faisons pas discriminer ou permettre le harcèlement sur la base de la race, de la couleur, de la religion, le handicap, genre, origine nationale, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, expression de genre, âge, informations génétiques, statut militaire ou tout autre statut légalement protégé. Chez UST, nous valorisons la diversité et pensons qu'un lieu de travail diversifié crée un avantage compétitif.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

At UST, we use AI technology in our hiring process to verify candidate identity and ensure assessment integrity. This includes confirming that candidates complete interviews and assessments independently, without unauthorized assistance. By applying, you consent to this process. If you require accommodations, please contact [e-mail] .

Accommodation

Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. If you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please let a member of our recruiting team know.

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Skills

API Testing, Agile, Appium, Database Testing