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Test Automation Specialist; Playwright

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Leadingtalent
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    DevOps, Software Engineer, Software Testing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Test Automation Specialist (Playwright)
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 Type Script, 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. John’s, 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, Rest Assured, or Postman

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git Lab 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 to be successful in this role

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 Type Script 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, Rest Assured, or equivalent tools

Proficiency with Git and version control best practices

Experience integrating tests into CI/CD workflows (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab 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

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.

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