Responsable Technique - Automatisation Assurance Qualité / Quality Assurance Automation Technic[...]

OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Montreal is seeking a Quality Assurance Automation Technical Lead to drive test automation strategy and enhance practices. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure quality integration in CI environments, emphasizing automation excellence. Candidates should have over 5 years of test automation experience, be proficient in French, and possess solid knowledge of QA methodologies. This position supports professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Telecommuting options

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on test automation experience.
• At least 2 years as technical lead.
• French is mandatory and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the QA automation strategy.
• Enhance the automation framework for efficiency.
• Lead test script design and code reviews.
• Integrate quality concepts within CI environments.

Skills

Test automation

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree or diploma in computer science

Tools

Jenkins

Gitlab-CI

Python

Git

Job description

About OPAL-RT Technologies:

Imagine working for a company with customers including NASA, Bombardier, ABB, EMBRAER, MIT, GE, Ford, GM, NREL, RTE and SNCF! OPAL-RT’s ambitious challenge is to fully democratize simulation, making it affordable and accessible to every engineer and researcher. Joining the OPAL-RT family means you will be helping to develop the technology of the future.

About the role:

As part of the Quality department, the Quality Assurance Automation Technical Lead will act as technical reference and catalyst for automation excellence, driving the test automation strategy, tools, and processes, while remaining hands‑on.

Main responsibilities:

• Define and implement the QA automation strategy to align with product and client‑oriented use cases.
• Assess, design, and enhance the automation framework to ensure scalability, maintainability and efficiency.
• Promote best practices in testing, automation and quality assurance.
• Lead by example through hands‑on test script design, tools, deployment pipelines and code reviews.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps, IVV, Software and Hardware teams to integrate quality concepts and tools, within CI environments.
• Guide and support QA team members in improving automation capabilities and quality mindset.
• Promote metrics and reporting practices to enhance visibility, traceability and communication of quality outcomes.
• Facilitate technical discussions and encourage collaboration across departments on quality assurance and automation topics.
• Mentor and train QA team members to ensure effective knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree or diploma in computer science.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on test automation related experience and at least 2 years as technical lead.
• Language skills: French is mandatory. Knowledge of English is required for reading technical documentation available only in English and for communication with international clients.

Technical skills:

• Strong knowledge of the Testing Life Cycle, Quality Processes, Methodologies and Test Design techniques.
• Strong experience in building and maintaining Continuous Integration test automation framework using technologies such as Jenkins, Gitlab‑CI.
• Strong scripting and framework development skills (e.g., Python/PyTest, Nose2, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of industry practices with a focus on Agile, DevOps, environments and test integration.
• Experience in using source code management system (GIT).
• Knowledge of object‑oriented programming.

Soft skills:

• Ability to inspire confidence and gain buy‑in through expertise and clear technical reasoning.
• Strong problem‑solving, design, analytical skills and out‑of‑the‑box thinking, coming up with creative solutions on testing approaches in critical timelines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and effective negotiation skills.
• Proficient at writing process documentation.
• Highly autonomous and proactive in identifying improvements.

Assets:

• QA‑related certifications (e.g., ISTQB).
• Scrum Master certification.

A career with OPAL‑RT will suit you if:

• You are seeking stimulating challenges that will constantly push you to do your best.
• You dream of a family environment that is also professional, cooperative and friendly.
• You need a flexible schedule and the ability to telecommute in order to balance work and home life.
• You want to continue to expand your knowledge and know‑how by working side‑by‑side with researchers, innovators and scientists who share one thing: Passion.
• You have chosen to be an important contributor to the technological progress in a multitude of industries.
• You want to be recognized for your ideas, creativity and talent.
• You know your worth and seek a globally competitive salary.
• You don’t just want a job; you want a career!

*The use of the masculine gender includes the feminine and is employed solely to facilitate reading.
*Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate. Embracing difference is what makes OPAL-RT what it is — we would not have it any other way.