Test Automation Engineer

1200 Accenture Inc Company; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Canada is seeking a Technology Sr Analyst to drive quality engineering, test automation, and modern software development within agile teams. You will contribute to automated testing and cloud-native applications, leveraging GenAI tools to improve productivity and deliver high-quality solutions.

The role requires reliability clearance and collaboration across cross-functional teams in an Agile delivery environment. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Passion for quality engineering, automation, and modern software development.
• Experience with programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python, or C#.

Responsibilities

• Support development, execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts using TypeScript and modern automation tools.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, API, and end-to-end testing for enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and product teams to understand requirements and validate functionality.
• Assist in creating and enhancing reusable automation components and test assets.
• Support integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to improve release readiness.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and standups.
• Leverage GenAI tools to assist test case creation, code generation, and documentation.
• Test cloud-native and distributed applications; perform API validation and defect analysis.

Skills

Quality engineering

Automation

Agile delivery

Cross-team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or college program in a related discipline

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

WebdriverIO

Cypress

Job description

We are: The Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs) are the engine for reinvention in our clients’ transformation journey. Powered by more than 255,000 people across 24 countries, ATCs provide our clients with seamless access to industry insights and innovative technology solutions. Stronger together! The Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs) make a tremendous impact in solving our clients’ business problems by leveraging innovation, intelligence, industry insights, new IT, and new technology skills. With the global environment changing at a faster pace, our clients are facing unprecedented challenges, and they need us more than ever before. As a Network, ATCs are positioned to unlock greater opportunities and exponential value for our clients. The value for our clients and our people: For our clients, the Network provides the strength of our geographic diversity, greater resilience, and seamless access to the deepest industry knowledge, the latest in Gen AI solutions, and tech expertise from around the world. For our people, it brings an opportunity to shape truly boundaryless career paths in a highly collaborative team of experts where they can learn from each other and solve the world’s most complex client challenges.

You Are A Technology Sr Analyst with a passion for quality engineering, automation, and modern software development. You have experience through academic projects, internships, co‑op placements, or professional experience using programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python, or C#, and are eager to grow your expertise in test automation and software engineering. You enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams in Agile environments. You leverage GenAI tools to improve productivity, streamline testing activities, and support the delivery of high‑quality technology solutions. Reliability Clearance is mandatory for this role. The Work As part of a cross‑functional Agile delivery team, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of modern web and cloud‑native applications. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will help deliver high‑quality solutions through automation, software development, and quality engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts using TypeScript and modern automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or WebdriverIO.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, API, and end‑to‑end testing activities for enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and product teams to understand requirements, develop test cases, and validate application functionality.
• Assist in the creation and enhancement of reusable automation components and test assets.
• Support the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality and release readiness.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Leverage GenAI tools to support test case creation, code generation, documentation, troubleshooting, and productivity improvements.
• Contribute to the testing of cloud‑native and distributed applications.
• Perform API validation, test data verification, and defect analysis to ensure application quality.
• Document test results, defects, risks, and remediation recommendations.
• Support production validation, post‑release testing, and ongoing quality assurance activities.
• Follow established engineering, security, accessibility, and compliance standards.
• Continuously grow technical capabilities through training, certifications, mentorship, and project‑based learning.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Minium 3 years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, software development
• Experience through coursework, internships, personal projects, or professional experience using one or more programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python, or C#.
• Exposure to automated testing concepts and tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, WebdriverIO, or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), software testing lifecycle (STLC), Agile delivery methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with source control and collaborative development tools such as Git.
• Basic knowledge of API testing, test automation principles, and quality engineering best practices.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, CI/CD concepts, and modern software delivery practices.
• Awareness of GenAI tools and technologies and an interest in applying them to software development, testing, productivity, and automation activities.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to learn, and passion for technology and innovation.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced, client‑focused, and Agile delivery environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a college program in a related discipline
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Reliability Clearance.

Bonus Points

• Experience with Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, WebdriverIO, or other modern automation tools.
• Exposure to API testing tools such as Postman, Insomnia, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience working with GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, or other CI/CD platforms.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience using GenAI tools for code generation, test creation, debugging, documentation, or productivity enhancement.
• Knowledge of microservices, REST APIs, cloud‑native applications, or distributed architectures.
• Exposure to performance testing, accessibility testing, security testing, or quality monitoring practices.
• Experience participating in Agile teams, hackathons, open‑source projects, or technology‑focused extracurricular activities.
• Relevant technical certifications or coursework in software development, quality engineering, cloud computing, AI, or automation.

Compensation

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full‑time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate. Information on benefits is here. Role Location Annual Salary Range British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick $52,850 to $102,850

About Accenture

About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent‑and innovation‑led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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