Test Automation Specialist (Playwright)

CGI; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT services firm is seeking an experienced Test Automation Specialist to join their Agile Scrum team. This hybrid position involves designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test suites for a Payment and Settlement solution. Candidates should have strong expertise in TypeScript, Playwright, and experience in backend/API testing. The role requires excellent collaboration and communication skills within a cross-functional team. Suitable for candidates located in Atlantic Canada.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working in Agile / Scrum teams.
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript for writing automation scripts.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright for end-to-end browser automation.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated test suites for Angular-based SPA.
• Implement end-to-end testing using Playwright simulating complex user interactions.
• Develop and execute API tests using tools such as JUnit and Postman.
• Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines.

Skills

TypeScript

Playwright

Git

API testing

JUnit

Agile/Scrum

Tools

JMeter

GitLab CI

Postman

Job description

Overview

Position Description : We are seeking an experienced Test Automation Specialist to join our Agile Scrum team in the development of a Payment and Settlement Solution. This role involves designing implementing and maintaining automated test suites for a modern SPA built using Angular and Spring Boot. As part of a cross-functional Agile team the Test Automation Specialist will collaborate with developers product owners and QA engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality scalable software. This role requires strong technical expertise in TypeScript Playwright and backend / API testing in complex high-performance financial systems.

This position is hybrid requiring 2-3 days a week in any CGI Atlantic location: Halifax NS, Moncton or Fredericton NB, Stratford PE or St. Johns NL. Additionally Reliability clearance is required for this role (must reside in Canada 5 years to be eligible).

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated test suites for Angular-based SPA and Spring Boot backend services
• Implement end-to-end testing using Playwright simulating complex user interactions
• Develop and execute API tests using tools such as JUnit, RestAssured or Postman
• Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI or CircleCI
• Collaborate with team members in an Agile Scrum environment—participating in sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives
• Clearly communicate test coverage results and defects to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing strategies, frameworks and processes
• Perform performance and load testing using tools such as JMeter or Gatling to ensure system scalability and reliability

Required qualifications

• 3 years of experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
• Proven expertise in test automation for web applications with a focus on frontend (Angular) and backend (Spring Boot)
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript for writing automation scripts
• Hands-on experience with Playwright for end-to-end browser automation
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as JUnit and TestNG
• Experience testing RESTful APIs with Postman, RestAssured or equivalent tools
• Proficiency with Git and version control best practices
• Experience integrating tests into CI / CD workflows (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality testable software
• Nice to have experience in performance testing using JMeter, Gatling or similar tools
• Nice to have prior experience in financial or payment systems or other complex domain applications

What you can expect from us

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because you are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation please inform your recruiter.

Additional information

Required Experience: IC

Key Skills: Controlling Experience, Distributed Control Systems, Pardot, Crystal Reports, Marketing Automation, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Warehouse Management, HubSpot, Responsys, Email Marketing, Leadership Experience, Programmable Logic Controllers

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1