QA Automation Engineer, Python+RoboticFramework

TEEMA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Toronto seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead automation initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in Python and Robot Framework, with responsibilities including developing test automation frameworks, integrating with CI/CD, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must have strong background in Agile practices and experience with Selenium and API testing.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Python programming including OOP and API interaction.
• Expert in Robot Framework and automation tools.
• Hands-on web/UI testing experience with Selenium.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks in Python and Robot Framework.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices.

Skills

Python

Robot Framework

Selenium

Git

CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Agile Practices

REST & SOAP APIs

Tools

Docker

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer, Python+RoboticFramework

Job ID: 83031

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Python and Robot Framework to lead automation initiatives across complex applications. The candidate should have a strong background in designing scalable test automation architectures, integrating automation with CI/CD, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in Agile environments.

What you will be doing

• Framework Development & Maintenance: Architect, implement, and maintain robust automation frameworks primarily in Python and Robot Framework.
• Create and maintain custom Robot Framework libraries in Python for project-specific needs.
• Build reusable and modular automation components for UI, API, and DB testing.
• Test Automation & Execution: Develop and maintain automated regression, smoke, and end-to-end test suites.
• Implement data-driven, keyword-driven, and hybrid automation strategies. Configure and execute automation in headless browsers and distributed environments.
• CI/CD & DevOps Integration: Integrate automation suites with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Bamboo). Implement parallel execution, reporting, and result dashboards. Optimize automation pipelines for speed and reliability.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with developers, QA, and DevOps engineers to ensure automation aligns with sprint goals. Perform code reviews for automation scripts and enforce best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers on Python scripting, Robot Framework best practices, and advanced debugging.

What you must have

• Programming: Strong expertise in Python (OOP, decorators, fixtures, file handling, API interaction).
• Automation Tools: Expert in Robot Framework (keywords, variables, resource files, custom Python libraries).
• Web/UI Testing: Hands‑on with Selenium Library, Browser/Playwright Library in Robot Framework.
• API Testing: REST & SOAP automation using Requests Library, REST instance, or custom Python modules.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Strong in Jenkins pipelines, GitLab CI/CD, Docker containers for automation.
• Version Control: Git (branching strategies, pull requests, merge conflict resolution).
• OS & Environments: Experience across Linux, Windows, Dockerized test environments.
• Agile Practices: Working in Scrum/Kanban teams with Jira, Confluence.
• Nice‑to‑Have Skills: Familiarity with pytest and integrating it with Robot Framework. Cloud-based test execution (AWS Device Farm, Azure Test Plans, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com