Test Automation Engineer - Tosca Specialist

PLATO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading software testing firm as a Test Automation Engineer specializing in Tosca. This mid-senior level role involves designing automation strategies, mentoring, and collaborating with clients to ensure high-quality testing solutions. PLATO values diversity and inclusivity, creating opportunities for Indigenous communities while delivering exceptional results in software quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Tosca TestSuite.
• 7+ years of experience in test automation across at least three projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement a Tosca automation strategy.
• Mentor team members on Tosca best practices.
• Collaborate with clients to prioritize testing activities.

Skills

Communication

Consulting

Adaptability

Tools

Tosca

Postman

SQL

Playwright

TypeScript

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The Opportunity

PLATO is one of Canada's leading software testing services firms, driven by the mission of building a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. While we are proudly Indigenous-led and committed to creating opportunities for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, our team reflects the rich diversity of Canada. We welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds who share our passion for quality and excellence in software testing.

At PLATO, we believe that better software leads to a better world. Our software testing specialists come together with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients while building strong, resilient communities. We have established offices in Fredericton, Miramichi, Ottawa/Gatineau, Sault Ste Marie, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Victoria, including locations near Indigenous communities.

By bringing together people from diverse perspectives, experiences, and communities, we ensure innovation, collaboration, and the highest standards in software quality assurance. If you are passionate about quality testing and want to make a meaningful impact, PLATO is the place for you.

We are actively seeking a Test Automation Engineer with expertise in Tosca to join our team. This role involves designing and implementing automation strategies, mentoring team members, and collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality testing solutions. The candidate will be required to occasionally work on-site with our client in Ottawa.

Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and implement a Tosca automation strategy and framework
2. Mentor team members on Tosca best practices and processes
3. Identify and document defects during test execution using defect tracking tools
4. Collaborate with clients to prioritize testing activities
5. Analyze test results to identify issues and propose solutions
6. Provide expert consulting and guidance on test automation implementation

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Tosca TestSuite, including framework design, module creation, and scripting
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries for data validation
• Proficiency in writing API tests using Postman
• 7+ years of experience in test automation across at least three projects or roles
• Experience with at least two automation tools
• Strong communication and consulting skills
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and attention to detail
• Continuous learner, adaptable to new tools and industry best practices

Preferred:

• Experience with Playwright and TypeScript
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and unit testing
• Experience testing web and enterprise applications
• Exposure to mobile testing environments (iOS and Android)

Core Skills

TOSCAPLATO

Who We Are

PLATO is a software testing and technology services company trusted by clients around the world. In addition to providing our clients the highest quality software testing services, PLATO is creating careers in technology for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people from coast to coast through our innovative train-and-employ model. Since 1997, we have been helping organizations reach their quality objectives by delivering scalable, proven, quality-centric managed services.

We deliver specialized QA services to help increase profitability, boost customer satisfaction, manage development cycles, and implement quality-centric solutions. We develop innovative approaches and solutions to generate efficiencies, competitive advantage, and market share for our clients.

Work With Us

At PLATO, we encourage personal career growth. We ensure each employee is connected with a people manager for professional development, offer e-learning classes, and support software certifications for cutting-edge technologies.

We respectfully acknowledge that our offices are located on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and Métis homelands. We honor their long history and work towards reconciliation.

We promote inclusivity and diversity, especially for marginalized populations, and provide accommodations for people with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting