Role overview

Job Title: Automation Developer- Senior

Location: Toronto

Work Model: Onsite

Duration: 9 months

Extension: 2 Times

Security Clearance: CRJMC

Submission Deadline: 2026-07-27, 12:00 p.m. EST

Must Haves

Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes
Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
Designs and writes test automation scripts
Automation Framework Architecture (Playwright): - Deep expertise in designing, building, and evolving scalable automation frameworks using Playwright, including a thorough understanding of architecture patterns (Page Object Model, modular frameworks, hybrid frameworks).
Reusable Automation Design experience developing reusable environments, shared libraries, templates, while reducing redundancy across test suites.
Advanced Scripting & Hands-on Development - Strong hands-on coding skills (TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar) to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automation scripts.
Experience implementing automation for- UI testing (Playwright) / API testing
Accessibility experience (AODA tools such as Axe, Lighthouse) and using AI in script

Description / Responsibilities / Skills

Responsibilities

Utilizes test automation frameworks
Investigates problems in software as a result of testing
Works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions

General Skills

Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software
Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes.
Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation
Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflow and creating documentation
Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end-users to develop the best automation solutions
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience

Additional Skills for RPA/ML Power Automate

Demonstrated 5+ experience in developing, testing, and implementing complex system solutions using Microsoft Power Automate Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML) platform, and Process Mining Technologies.
Experience in configuring, building, or developing machine learning algorithms and relevant programming experiences such as Java or Python.
Demonstrated experience and skills in using Power Automate flows cloud and desktop flows, UI Interface, AI builder/ Form Recognizer ML models, and leveraging accelerators and connectors to build end-to-end RPA/ML automation solutions.
Demonstrated knowledge of OCR, information extraction/classification, and experience in using and training AI models based on business requirements.
Demonstrated experience in designing secure Restful/Soap APIs web services and microservices with Java/JEE, Spring Framework, SQL/NoSQL database, Message Queue, etc.
Has Experience in developing Java applications that follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) at the AA level.

Automation Strategy, Governance & Process Improvement

Proven experience defining and executing enterprise or branch-wide automation strategies, including roadmap planning and phased adoption.
Ability to define automation standards, guidelines, and best practices, ensuring consistency across teams.
Experience defining and tracking key automation KPIs (test coverage, execution efficiency, defect detection rates) and reporting to stakeholders.
Strong understanding of integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and release readiness.
Ability to continuously refine frameworks for scalability, maintainability, and performance.

Leadership, Collaboration & Project Management

Proven ability to scale QA Automation teams, integrating resources across multiple teams, sections, or branches.
Design and deliver structured training programs, workshops, and monthly knowledge-sharing sessions.
Experience leading branch-wide rollout initiatives, including pilot onboarding and support structures.
Ability to establish and maintain centralized repositories (e.g., MS Teams and SharePoint) for artifacts, frameworks, and documentation.
Experience selecting and delivering pilot projects involving CI/CD, AI, API, performance, and accessibility testing.
Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Deliverables

Automation standards, guidelines, and best practices documentation
Automation KPI reporting to stakeholders
Centralized repositories (e.g., MS Teams and SharePoint) for artifacts, frameworks, and documentation
Structured training programs, workshops, and monthly knowledge-sharing sessions
Solution Design Documents (SDD) based on business requirements
Pilot project delivery involving CI/CD, AI, API, performance, and accessibility testing
Lessons learned documentation and refined strategies for future phases
Automation project plans with managed deliverables and timelines

Experience & Skill Set Requirements

40% Test Automation Architecture & Technical Expertise

Performance testing (e.g., JMeter)
CI/CD Integration: Strong understanding of integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and release readiness.
AI in Test Automation: Experience with, or exposure to, AI-powered testing capabilities (e.g., test generation, self-healing, intelligent reporting).

25% Automation Strategy, Governance & Process Improvement

Automation Strategy Development: Proven experience defining and executing enterprise or branch-wide automation strategies, including roadmap planning and phased adoption.
Standards and Governance: Ability to define automation standards, guidelines, and best practices, ensuring consistency across teams.
Metrics & Reporting: Experience defining and tracking key automation KPIs (test coverage, execution efficiency, defect detection rates) and reporting to stakeholders.
Process Optimization: Implement continuous improvement initiatives including: QA audits (compliance, security, performance)
Process standardization and optimization
Framework Evolution: Ability to continuously refine frameworks for scalability, maintainability, and performance.

20% Leadership, Team Scaling & Mentorship

Technical Leadership: Experience leading automation initiatives and acting as a subject matter expert across multiple projects.
Team Building & Scaling: Proven ability to scale QA Automation teams, integrating resources across multiple teams, sections, or branches.
Mentorship & Capability Development: Provide hands-on coaching and mentoring to QA and development teams to improve automation skills and adoption.
Training & Knowledge Sharing: Design and deliver structured training programs, workshops, and monthly knowledge-sharing sessions.
Resource Planning: Ability to assess and ensure required capacity (people, tools, time) to sustain automation goals.

10% Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-functional Collaboration: Strong ability to work with Development, QA, DevOps, and Business teams to embed quality practices early in the developement lifecycle.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage stakeholders to drive automation adoption, communicate progress, and align priorities.
Adoption & Change Management: Experience leading branch-wide rollout initiatives, including pilot onboarding and support structures.
Documentation & Knowledge Management: Ability to establish and maintain centralized repositories (e.g., MS Teams and SharePoint) for artifacts, frameworks, and documentation.

5% Project Management & Organizational Skills

Planning & Execution: Ability to define clear automation project plans, manage deliverables, and meet timelines.
Pilot Management: Experience selecting and delivering pilot projects involving CI/CD, AI, API, performance, and accessibility testing.
Continuous Improvement Tracking: Document lessons learned and refine strategies for future phases.
Prioritization & Delivery: Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.