Senior Test Automation Engineer

Job Purpose
We are seeking a Software Developer in Test Automation – API & Services Quality Engineering to lead and evolve quality practices across our API, microservices, and distributed services platforms. This is a hands–on technical role for an experienced QE who enjoys building modern automation frameworks, understands service oriented and cloud native architectures, and is passionate about AI. The ideal candidate will drive an automation first, reliability focused quality strategy, embedding quality early in the SDLC and leveraging AI assisted testing to improve efficiency, coverage, and insight.

Responsibilities

Design, evolve, and govern API and service test automation frameworks.

Remain hands–on with automation development, CI/CD integration, and service‑level testing.

Drive an automation‑first QE strategy with strong focus on reliability, resiliency, and release confidence.

Define and implement best practices for contract testing, component/integration testing, and E2E test strategy.

Partner closely with engineering, platform, and architecture teams to embed quality early in design and delivery.

Collaborate within Agile delivery teams to streamline testing, deployment, and release processes.

Support contract and service level testing for internal and external integrations.

Support and drive AI adoption in QE, including intelligent test generation, maintenance, execution optimization, and defect analytics.

Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to track QA metrics such as:

Test execution progress

Automation coverage

Defect trends

Risk indicators and release readiness

Design intuitive visualizations that highlight quality gaps, bottlenecks, and system risk areas.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or Software Engineering.

Strong hands‑on experience in API automation, preferably using:

Java, Rest Assured, TestNG / Cucumber

Deep understanding of microservices and distributed systems testing.

Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and modern SDLC practices.

Strong ability to influence quality outcomes at scale across teams and platforms.

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).

Exposure to contract testing and service integrations.

Experience applying AI assisted testing and quality analytics in a pragmatic, value driven way.

Built and scaled API automation frameworks (Java, Rest Assured, TestNG/Cucumber, Gradle) integrated with CI/CD.

Contract testing

Component vs integration testing balance

Observability driven quality practices

Proven leadership of QE organizations (SDETs), including standards setting and coaching.

Demonstrated delivery of automation first quality and release gating models.

Practical and results driven adoption of AI in QE (test creation, maintenance, selection, defect insights).

Awareness of Web automation (Playwright) and Mobile automation (Appium with Python) for end to end quality oversight.

Experience with :

Cloud & platform tooling (Azure/AWS)

CI/CD tools (Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins)

Contract testing tools (Pact, Wire Mock)

Performance testing tools (K6, Gatling, Locust)

Experience in regulated or enterprise environments and accessibility awareness.

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship – we strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and embraced through bias‑free practices and inclusive values across the organization.

Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations – we value unique skills and experiences and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Upskilling through online courses, cross‑functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.

Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and benefits starting on day one.

Dynamic Ecosystem – free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and plenty of space for team collaboration.

Community Engagement – flexible location options with opportunities for community engagement and belonging through various programs.

Location:

Canada – Ontario – Toronto

If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

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