Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Integriti Global; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for long-term career growth

Work with cutting-edge tools

Collaborative, agile environment

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced QA Engineer specializing in automation testing to oversee quality assurance initiatives across large-scale retail applications. In this hybrid contract-to-hire role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement scalable frameworks, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software. This position offers an opportunity for long-term growth with a potential full-time conversion based on performance.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, focusing on automation.
• Strong experience with Java, BDD (Cucumber), Selenium/WebDriver, and TestNG.
• Deep understanding of XPath and advanced web UI automation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Drive test automation initiatives using open-source tools and frameworks.
• Design and maintain robust automation frameworks for scalability.
• Conduct manual and automated testing for critical scenarios.

Skills

Automation testing

Java

TestNG

Selenium/WebDriver

Cucumber (BDD)

API testing

XPath

CSS Selectors

CI/CD integration

Analytical skills

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Contract-to-Hire | Initial Duration: 3 to 6 Months

Overview

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer (Test Automation) to join our Fortune 500 client's Team in North York, Toronto.

This hybrid, contract-to-hire position is ideal for someone who combines technical depth in automation testing. The successful candidate will overlook quality assurance initiatives across large-scale web and mobile retail applications, driving automation strategy, implementing scalable frameworks, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, fault-tolerant software solutions.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, collaborating with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to continually test, refine, and deploy innovative retail solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive test automation initiatives using open-source tools and frameworks within a Java, BDD (Cucumber), and TestNG environment.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust automation frameworks using the Page Object Model (POM) pattern to ensure scalability and maintainability.
• Create, optimize, and execute test scripts across frontend, middleware, and backend layers using XPath, CSS Selectors, and related UI automation techniques.
• Conduct both manual and automated testing, ensuring full coverage across all business-critical scenarios.
• Plan, manage, and deliver QA milestones, ensuring timely and high-quality software releases.
• Being involved in mentoring junior QAs, fostering collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning within the team.
• Collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure seamless CI/CD integration and continuous testing.
• Continuously improve QA processes, recommend new tools, and drive automation-first best practices.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and communicate critical defects, risks, and test progress to leadership to ensure timely resolution.
• Support continuous integration and process innovation to improve delivery efficiency and product quality.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4-6 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, including mainly expertise with automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, BDD (Cucumber), Selenium/WebDriver, and TestNG.
• Deep understanding and hands on with XPath, CSS Selectors, and advanced web UI automation concepts.
• Proven experience with frontend and backend testing, ideally for retail store applications or enterprise-scale systems.
• Familiarity with API testing (REST Assured, Postman, or similar).
• Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps).
• Thorough understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and defect management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Performance Testing or Mobile Automation Testing.
• Exposure to cloud testing environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Prior experience in retail, POS, or enterprise application environments.

Work Model

• Hybrid: Onsite presence required in North York, Toronto (approx. 2-3 days onsite per week, rest remote).
• Contract Duration: 3 to 6 months, with potential to convert to full-time employment based on performance.

Why Join

• Work in a global retail technology initiative.
• Work with cutting-edge tools and modern frameworks in a collaborative, agile environment.
• Opportunity for long-term career growth through full-time conversion and leadership advancement.

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