Senior Test Automation Engineer (QA Automation)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will design and implement automated test strategies for native mobile applications and web platforms. With a minimum of 6 years in QA and expertise in tools like Playwright and Selenium, you'll ensure the quality of digital products. The bank offers a collaborative environment, competitive rewards, and opportunities for personal growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

Performance bonus

Paid vacation

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

Access to online courses

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in QA with a strong focus on test automation for mobile apps and APIs.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Playwright, Appium, or Selenium.
• Strong experience in API automation using tools like Postman.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end automated test strategies for mobile applications, web platforms, and APIs.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using Playwright, Appium, or Selenium.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.

Skills

Test automation

API testing

Native mobile applications

Web automation

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Playwright

Appium

Selenium

Postman

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Test Automation Engineer with expertise in Native Mobile Applications, Web Automation, and API Testing to join our fast-paced and innovative team. As a QA Engineer, you will work with a team of talented QA engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality of Web and mobile applications through comprehensive testing and quality assurance practices. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our digital products by designing and executing robust automated test strategies across platforms.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Design and implementend-to-end automated test strategiesfor native mobile applications (iOS & Android), web platforms, and APIs.
• Develop and maintainautomated test suitesusingPlaywright,Appium, orSeleniumdepending on platform and project needs.
• Build and executeAPI test automationto validate RESTful services, including authentication, data validation, and error handling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and ensure coverage of business-critical scenarios.
• Integrate automated tests intoCI/CD pipelinesto enable continuous testing and faster release cycles.
• Conductaccessibility testingusing tools such asVoiceOver, TalkBack, JAWS, andWCAG compliance checkers.
• UtilizeAI toolsto enhance test case generation, defect prediction, and visual validation.
• Analyze test results, debug failures, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and automation scripts.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to the evolution of automation frameworks and best practices.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ yearsof experience in QA with a strong focus ontest automationfornative mobile apps,web applications, andAPIs.
• 5+ yearsof hands-on experience withPlaywright,Appium, orSelenium.
• Strong experience inAPI automationusing tools likePostman, with a focus onerror handling and validation.
• Experience withXcode,Android Studio, and mobile debugging tools.
• Strong understanding ofSDLC, Agile methodologies, and QA processes.
• Experience withJIRA,Confluence for test management.
• Hands on project experience with Charles Proxy AND Postman.
• Familiarity withAI-powered testing toolsandcloud-based testing platforms.
• Deep knowledge ofaccessibility standards(AODA, WCAG 2.0/2.1) and testing techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity and celebrates success.
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences.
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world.
• We hire you for your talent — not just a job — so you can grow with us. We’ll equip you for success not only in your role, but also in your career.
• Dress codes don't apply here: being comfortable does.
• Access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can hone your current skills or learn new ones.
• A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision, and dental benefits that start from day one and much more.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.