Salesforce Automation QA

Nexus Systems Group Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm is seeking an Automation Lead in Toronto, Ontario. The successful candidate will drive the automation strategies for Salesforce projects, ensuring quality through robust testing methodologies. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in QA with a solid background in Salesforce and automation tools. Join a dynamic team on a hybrid schedule to help shape the future of banking technology.

Qualifications

• 8 years as QA and Automation Lead.
• 5+ years of experience in Salesforce.
• 3+ years with Selenium and Java.
• 2+ years managing test cases using Jira plugins.

Responsibilities

• Develop Test Strategies for Salesforce.
• Execute test plans and document software defects.
• Produce dashboards and reports for sprints.

Skills

Automation testing

Salesforce

Selenium

Java

JIRA

Confluence

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Selenium

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Location Address: Toronto - Hybrid (2x per week, subject to change)

Contract Duration: until Oct 31st

Number of Positions: 1

Schedule Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5pm

Reason: Workload

Story Behind the Need

Business Group: Commercial Global Engineering: Oversees changes/implementations to commercial client programs.

Project: The Canadian Banking Business Group is working on a large-scale Salesforce Integration into multiple platforms. The group is searching for a strong hands-on Automation lead to manage the automation Suite for the Salesforce Commercial application.

Candidate Value Proposition: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a true agile team that embraces growth and change within the bank. Testing multiple applications, this candidate will have an opportunity to diversify their environment while mastering their craft. Exposure to Salesforce

Typical Day in Role

• Develop Test Strategies for Salesforce project delivery.
• Develop Test scenarios and queries for frontend, DB level, and Integrations (API (Rest/Soap), ETL, etc.).
• Execute test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures
• Ability to produce dashboards and reports for sprints or code releases. Reporting frameworks like Allure, Extent reports
• Document software defects and report to software developers
• Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes
• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates

Must-haves

1. 8 years of experience as a previous QA and Automation Lead.
2. 5+ years of experience in Salesforce
3. 3 + years\' experience in tools like Selenium and Java.
4. 2 + years\' experience with JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket/Git suite, and managing test cases, test plans using Jira plugins like X-ray.
5. 3+ years of experience with large Canadian banking or other FI experience

Nice to have

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with APIs (SOAP and REST), ETL from a quality assurance and testing perspective
• Ncino experience
• Some experience in database/backend testing. (writing and verifying results of medium to high complexity SQL & PL/SQL queries)
• Experience working on end-to-end Software Testing Life Cycle projects

Soft Skills

• You stay up to date with industry best practice
• You have excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

Best vs Average

The best candidate is someone with hands-on experience using nCino, combined with strong automation skills. They should be capable of writing complex queries and have a solid understanding of Salesforce integration from a functional perspective. What sets them apart is their ability to build solutions that are not only technically sound but also scalable, user-friendly, and aligned with both QA testing needs and business requirements.

Education and Certifications

Bachelors degree or diploma in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or a related field

Interview Format

1 Hour (via Microsoft Teams)

Participants: Hiring Manager and Automation Leads

Agenda

• Overview of the role and team structure
• Discussion of the candidate’s background and relevant experience
• Real-world examples from previous roles
• Behavioral and situational interview questions