Senior Test Automation Specialist

PLATO; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous-led software testing services company in Canada is seeking a Senior Test Automation Specialist. The role involves developing test automation frameworks and consulting with clients across a variety of industries. Candidates should possess a Computer Science degree, extensive experience in automation, and must hold Federal Secret Clearance. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and is committed to training Indigenous peoples.

Qualifications

• Must have Federal Secret Clearance and have resided in Canada for the past 10 years.
• Minimum 8 years of test automation experience across at least three projects/roles.
• Experience testing Web, Desktop, API, and Enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation strategies, frameworks, and test scripts.
• Identify and document defects during test execution using defect tracking tools.
• Consult with clients on test automation implementation.

Skills

Test Automation

Selenium

Robot

WebDriverIO

Playwright

Tosca

Java

Python

C#

Communication skills

Education

Computer Science degree or equivalent

Tools

Selenium

Robot Framework

Jenkins

TeamCity

GitLab

ReadyAPI

Postman

Job description

The Opportunity

PLATO

PLATO is Canada's only Indigenous-led, Indigenous-staffed software testing services firm. We work with quality people who share our passion for quality testing. Our team believes that better software leads to a better world. We are committed to building strong communities by training and employing members of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities across Canada, aiming to build a network of 1000 Indigenous software testers. Our offices are located on or near Indigenous communities in Ottawa, Fredericton, Sault Ste Marie, Regina, Calgary, and Vancouver.

We are actively looking for a Senior Test Automation Specialist for our client project.

Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and implement automation strategies, frameworks, and test scripts
2. Identify and document defects during test execution using defect tracking tools
3. Participate with clients in prioritizing testing activities
4. Analyze and interpret results to identify issues and propose solutions
5. Consult with clients on test automation implementation

Qualifications

Mandatory:

• Must have Federal Secret Clearance and have resided in Canada for the past 10 years
• Computer Science degree or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of test automation experience across at least three projects/roles
• Experience testing Web, Desktop, API, and Enterprise solutions
• Experience with automation tools like Selenium, Robot, WebDriverIO, Playwright, Tosca
• Expertise in more than one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#
• Excellent communication and consulting skills
• Willing to work onsite at one of our office locations

Preferred:

• Experience with Robot Framework and Python
• Experience with CI tools like Jenkins, TeamCity, GitLab
• Experience in automated API testing tools like ReadyAPI, Postman
• Experience with mobile testing on iOS and Android
• Continuous learner, up-to-date with industry best practices
• Strong time management, self-motivated, detail-oriented
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset

Core Skills

Qualified for Secret Security clearance, experience with Selenium, Robot, WebDriverIO, Playwright, Tosca, and expertise in Quality Assurance and Test Automation.

Who We Are

PLATO is a trusted software testing and technology services company, creating careers for Indigenous peoples across Canada. Since 1997, we have helped organizations worldwide achieve their quality objectives with scalable, quality-centric services. Our clients include Apple, Suncor, TD Bank, Medavie, BCLC, LinkedIn, Boeing, and others. We develop innovative QA approaches to increase efficiency and market share.

Work With Us

We promote personal career growth through mentorship, e-learning, and certification opportunities. We acknowledge our offices are on Indigenous territories and are committed to reconciliation and diversity, including accommodations for persons with disabilities.