Test Automation Consultant

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency in Toronto is seeking a Test Automation Consultant to enhance digital banking platforms. The role focuses on developing automation frameworks and conducting API testing. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in test automation, strong Java/JavaScript skills, and familiarity with Agile environments. The position offers a hybrid work model for flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on test automation experience.
• Proficient with Java or JavaScript for scripting.
• Experienced with API testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks.
• Conduct API testing and ensure integration.
• Identify and resolve defects in an Agile environment.

Skills

Strong scripting skills in Java/JavaScript

Debugging skills

Test execution expertise

Experience in CI/CD environments

Analytical thinking

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

WebDriverIO

JIRA

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Test Automation Consultant

Alternate Job Titles: Automation Test Engineer; Quality Assurance Automation Consultant; Test Automation Specialist; QA Engineer – Automation; Software Test Developer.

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid – 3 to 4 days onsite per week (exact days based on team assignment; subject to change per business needs)

Contract Details:

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 8 months (09/25/2025 – 05/29/2026)
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Pay Rate: C$60–67/hour
• Shift/Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours/week)

Job Summary

The Test Automation Consultant will contribute to the overall success of the Commerce Engineering team by designing and executing robust automation solutions for high-visibility digital banking platforms. This role will focus on test coverage for the Instant Banking Access initiative, enhancing onboarding flows for new and existing customers across web and mobile applications. The candidate will play a key role in continuous testing, cross-functional collaboration, and defect resolution within an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test automation frameworks and reusable scripts.
• Test complex features across web and mobile applications.
• Conduct API testing and ensure seamless end-to-end integrations.
• Partner with developers, delivery leads, and product managers to define test strategies.
• Identify and report defects, performing root cause analysis.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning.
• Enforce quality standards and act as a QA advocate across all project phases.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives in test automation and quality assurance.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on test automation experience in Agile environments.
• 5+ years working with Java or JavaScript for automation scripting.
• 5+ years using automation tools like Selenium WebDriver or WebDriverIO.
• 2+ years of recent experience with API testing.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Prior experience in financial institutions (FI) or large enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in Cucumber or Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks.

Required Skills

• Strong scripting and debugging skills in Java/JavaScript.
• Experience building modular and extensible automation frameworks.
• Proven expertise in test execution, defect management, and CI/CD environments.
• Familiarity with industry QA tools and platforms (e.g., JIRA, Jenkins, Git).

Preferred Skills

• Ability to conduct technical interviews or contribute to candidate evaluations.
• Knowledge of DevOps workflows and cloud-based testing platforms.

Additional Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Positive, resilient, and feedback-oriented personality.

About GTT

GTT connects the world’s best tech talent with leading employers. We serve global enterprises, financial institutions, and innovators across North America, matching professionals with impactful, career-advancing roles.

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