QA Senior Automation Tester

Empire Life Insurance; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Four weeks vacation

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Empire Life Insurance is seeking a QA Senior Automation Tester to join our IT Quality Assurance Team. You will develop automated test scripts for web apps, APIs, and other applications, while coordinating with developers, security, and network teams to ensure robust coverage.

The role demands 5+ years in test automation within banking/insurance, strong Selenium/Playwright and API testing experience, and a collaborative, fast-paced environment with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in test automation/software development in banking, insurance, or equivalent.
• 5+ years with Selenium/Playwright based test automation frameworks.
• 5+ years in Agile development environments.
• 5+ years with API REST test automation.
• 3+ years with Mobile automation (Appium).
• Experience with CI (GitHub Actions preferred) and version control (Git).
• 3+ years maintaining an existing test automation framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality test automation scripts for web applications and APIs.
• Contribute to automated testing with functional, behavioral and integration tests.
• Collaborate with internal dev, network and security teams to ensure robust test suites.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure resolution to improve coverage and execution.
• Research improvements, analyze findings and provide recommendations to management.
• Configure CI/CD pipeline test environments and integration tests.
• Train and onboard junior team members.

Skills

Test automation

Selenium/Playwright

Agile

API testing

Mobile automation

CI/CD

Git

Test framework maintenance

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

GitHub Actions

Git

Job description

Salary Range: $92,960.00 To $142,960.00 Annually

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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:

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.

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

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome 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. A pplicants will receive equal consideration without 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]