Int. Automation Developer

Source Code; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Toronto is seeking 3 experienced Automation Developers for a 1-year contract. The role includes identifying automation opportunities, designing and executing QA tests, and supporting manual testing as required. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in automation testing using tools like Selenium, with at least 5 years of experience in QA for large-scale enterprise systems. This position requires onsite presence 5 days a week in Toronto, and involves collaboration with QA analysts and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of QA experience on large scale enterprise systems.
• Strong experience in automation testing, particularly using Selenium.
• Proficient in REST API testing and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for automation within software development and testing processes.
• Design, develop, and execute automated QA tests.
• Investigate and analyze defects identified during testing.

Skills

Automation testing

REST API testing

SQL

Selenium

Manual testing

Tools

Postman

SOAP UI

Job description

RQ10379 - 3 x Int. Automation Developer 1-year contract (247 business days) - 1 possible extension of 6-months

3 openings - 3 different submissions

ONSITE 5 days a week - Yonge St., Toronto

Security Level: CRJMC

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for automation within software development and testing processes.
• Design, develop, and execute automated QA tests to validate application functionality.
• Design and maintain test automation scripts using established automation frameworks.
• Utilize test automation tools and frameworks to support functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Investigate and analyze defects and issues identified during testing activities.
• Work closely with QA analysts, developers, and stakeholders to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Support manual testing activities as required, including functional, integration, and UAT testing.

General Skills

• Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Experience designing and executing automated QA tests using scripts.
• Experience testing databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware, and software.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking defects and quality issues.
• Experience installing and configuring applications and databases relevant to automation and testing.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs and how automation can improve workflows, including supporting documentation.
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end users to design effective automation solutions.
• Strong team player with a proven ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and support client relationships.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

• Minimum 5 plus years of QA experience on large scale enterprise systems.
• Strong experience across both automated and manual testing.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and QA best practices.
• Experience testing Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) applications.
• Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.

MUST HAVES

• Strong Experience in Automation testing using Selenium.
• Minimum of 5+ years of QA experience with large-scale enterprise systems.
• Proficient in REST API testing using tools such as Postman and SOAP UI.
• Strong SQL experience for test data preparation and result validation.
• Experience designing and maintaining automated test scripts.
• Strong manual testing, defect management, and integration testing experience.