QA Senior Automation Tester

Socket.dev; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual pay raises

Annual bonus program

Learning & education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Vacation 4 weeks

Pension with company match

Parental leave top-ups

Wellbeing & recognition

Employee referral program

Job summary

Empire Life is seeking a QA Senior Automation Tester to join the IT Quality Assurance Team. The role is hybrid in Canada (Kingston), focusing on building automated test suites for web apps, APIs and more, with opportunities to mentor juniors and advance the automation framework.

You’ll drive automation, collaborate with dev/security teams, and help ensure robust coverage across tests, with a strong emphasis on API and UI automation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in test automation/software development in banking/insurance or equivalent.
• 5+ years with Selenium/Playwright based test automation frameworks.
• 5+ years experience with an Agile Development Environment.
• 5+ years experience with API – REST test automation.
• 3+ years experience with Mobile automation (Appium).
• Experience with CI (GitHub Actions) and Git version control (Git).
• 5+ years experience with React JavaScript Library.
• 3+ years maintaining an existing test automation framework.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication to report defects and collaborate with peers.

Responsibilities

• Software development of high quality test automation scripts.
• Contribute to automated testing across functional, behavioural and integration tests.
• Collaborate with internal development, network and security teams.
• Troubleshoot problems and ensure resolution of issues impeding test coverage.
• Research improvements; analyze findings and provide recommendations to management.
• Maintain the test automation framework.
• Configure CI/CD pipeline test configurations.
• Train and onboard junior team members.
• Set up new initiatives in the existing framework.

Skills

Selenium/Playwright

API REST testing

Agile development

React JS

CI/CD pipelines

Mobile automation

Git / GitHub Actions

Test automation framework

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

Git

GitHub Actions

Appium

Job description

QA Senior Automation Tester

Location: Hybrid - Anywhere in Canada, Kingston, York Mills

The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $92,960-$142,960. This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only. The actual base salary offered within this range will be determined by the successful candidate’s skills and experience, as well as internal equity.

Empire Life is looking to hire a QA Senior Automation Tester to join our IT Quality Assurance Team team! We are actively seeking candidates to fill a current, open position. The QA Automation Tester III is a senior software developer, focused on the creation of test automation suites for web-based applications, APIs and other various applications.

Why pursue this opportunity

1. Our mission -Provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confidence.

2. Hone your skills- this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your technical, and functional skills.

3. Diversity, equity, and inclusion- we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.

4. Participate in training and development programs- we offer a range of training and development programs to help our employees stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and developments.

What you’ll be working on

• Software development (“coding”) of high quality test automation scripts

• Contribute to automated testing with functional, behavioural and integration testing with flexibility to test manually

• Proactively work with internal development, network and security teams to ensure robustness and effectiveness of test suites created

• Troubleshoot problems and ensure resolution of issues impeding effective test coverage or execution

• Research and investigate improvements; analyze and provide findings and recommendations to management

• Test automation framework maintenance

• CI/CD pipeline test configurations

• Training and onboarding junior team members

• Setting up new initiatives in an existing test automation framework

What we’re looking for you to have

• 5+ years work experience in test automation/software development within the banking, insurance industries or equivalent

• 5+ experience with Selenium/Playwright based test automation frameworks

• 5+ years experience with an Agile Development Environment

• 5+ years experience with API – REST test automation

• 3+ years experience with Mobile automation/Appium

• Experience with CI (GitHub Actions preferable) and version control systems (Git preferable)

• 5+ years experiencewith React JavaScript Library

• 3+ years experience maintaining an existing test automation framework

• Ability to work independently and as a team member as required

• Ability to report all defects effectively and accurately

• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership

• Flexibility to adapt in a fast paced, changing environment

• Experience with designing Integration, System, User Acceptance tests

• Completion of a University degree, college diploma, technical training, and/or equivalent experience

• Extended Availability: Requirement for occasional overtime or after-hours support as dictated by business needs.

• Virtual Collaboration: Regular participation in video and audio conferencing, requiring a professional and quiet environment suitable for business discussions.

• Information Security: Mandatory adherence to company privacy and security protocols while working in both remote and corporate office settings.

• Travel: Periodic, infrequent travel may be required to attend meetings at a regional office or for professional development.

• If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

• Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

Beyond the salary

For permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Hybrid work model

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases

• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions

• Access to learning & development programs, and education/tuition reimbursement (role dependent), to support your professional growth and career advancement.

• Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions

• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, health and dental and a generous health account

• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.

• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date

• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching

• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave

• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs

• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, andwelcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal considerationwithout regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require a specific adjustment to help you present your best self, please let us know—we are happy to work with you. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [e-mail]