Senior Test Automation Developer

Lightspeed Commerce; Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Senior Test Automation Developer to join their team in Ottawa. You will leverage automated testing frameworks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with various testing tools and a strong ability to develop test automation frameworks. Enjoy a flexible working environment and numerous career development opportunities while making a significant impact in the tech industry.

Benefits

Lightspeed RSU program

Unlimited paid time off

Health insurance

Health and wellness benefits

Transit fee coverage

Paid leave for new parents

Linkedin learning

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with test automation tools.
• Proficiency with scripting languages.
• Experience in developing test automation frameworks.
• Expertise in test planning and collaborative efforts.
• Experience working with distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Implement automation strategies across various testing types.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Oversee execution of automated test scripts.
• Analyze test results to ensure product quality.

Skills

Cypress

Playwright

Jest

Selenium

TestCafe

Postman

AWS

GCP

Azure

Datadog

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Test Automation Developer to join our team in North America. You will join Lightspeed Golf as we build the future of our Chronogolf platform and ecosystem. The role involves leveraging automated testing (UI, API, end-to-end, performance, etc.), CI/CD, and DevOps to deliver a high-quality product quickly and securely. You will work with developers, QA, EMs and PMs to embed quality best practices across software delivery processes and help power SMBs in the golf industry.

What you’ll be doing

• Work closely with QA to design and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases from requirements and specifications.
• Lead the creation and implementation of test automation strategies and frameworks across API, UI, end-to-end, reliability, and scale testing.
• Integrate quality goals and automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Development and SRE).
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and execution of automated test scripts for functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Maintain test coverage, execution speed, and reliability to support high-quality software releases.
• Stay current with industry trends in test automation and champion tools, including Generative AI, to enhance test case generation, code reviews, and automation.
• Perform test data management, including identification, creation, and security of data for automation needs.
• Translate manual regression test cases into automated test scripts.
• Advocate for and implement test automation best practices within the team and across development teams.
• Report to and collaborate with Development Managers, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to ensure product quality through automation-focused solutions.
• Act as a strong customer advocate with a focus on quality.
• Support engineering teams through planning, discovery, execution, and learning phases to deliver business value.

What you need to bring

• Hands-on experience with tools such as Cypress, Playwright, Jest, Selenium, TestCafe, Postman, AWS/GCP/Azure, Datadog
• Proficiency with scripting languages
• Ability and interest in developing test automation frameworks from scratch
• Expertise in test planning and cross-team collaborative efforts
• Experience working with distributed systems at large scale
• Able to write and review system design and code with other team members
• Able to deliver well-designed high-quality code on time
• CI/CD experience with Jenkins, CircleCI and similar
• Experience with performance testing is an asset (JMeter, LoadRunner)
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to lead by example

What’s in it for you

Come live the Lightspeed experience.

• Ability to work in a truly flexible environment
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact
• Opportunity to make a difference by helping merchants grow their businesses and improve products
• Development of high-traffic products used at global scale
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set
• Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family

Benefits

• Lightspeed RSU program (ownership in the company)
• Unlimited paid time off
• Health insurance
• Health and wellness benefits
• Possible transit fee coverage
• Paid leave assistance for new parents
• LinkedIn Learning

EEO and accessibility

Lightspeed is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Where to from here?

This opportunity aims to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love and offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world, check our career page here.

Who we are

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed’s one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and supplier networks. Founded in Montréal in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the NYSE and TSX, with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, serving retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.