QA Automation Lead

High Tech Genesis Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tech Genesis Inc. in Toronto is seeking a QA Automation Lead with strong experience in backend API testing to guide quality strategies and delivery within Agile teams.

You will own automated testing design, execution, and reporting, using Playwright for APIs and JMeter for performance testing. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA automation, a proven ability to lead cross-functional QA efforts, and excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA automation experience.
• Hands‑on with Playwright and JMeter.
• Experience in backend/API testing (REST).
• Strong knowledge of Agile SDLC.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA strategy, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Design and execute automated API tests using Playwright.
• Perform performance testing with JMeter.
• Validate REST APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with Developers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners.
• Track defects and ensure high-quality releases.
• Support Agile development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

QA Automation

Playwright

JMeter

API testing

Agile

SDLC

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

SQL

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We are seeking a QA Automation Lead with strong experience in backend API testing to support a leading Life Insurance client. The ideal candidate has hands‑on expertise with Playwright and JMeter, can lead QA strategy and execution, and has experience delivering quality solutions within Agile environments. Experience supporting Canadian banks or financial institutions is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA strategy, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Design and execute automated API test cases using Playwright.
• Perform performance and load testing using JMeter.
• Validate REST APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with Developers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners.
• Track defects and ensure high-quality software releases.
• Support Agile development and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 5+ years of QA Automation experience.
• Strong experience with Playwright and JMeter.
• Experience with backend/API testing (REST services).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Life Insurance or Financial Services.
• Experience working with Canadian banks.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, SQL, and CI/CD pipelines.