We are looking for Senior Test Automation Lead for our client in Mississauga, ON
Job Title: Senior Test Automation Lead
Job Location: Mississauga, ON
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $48.00hr - $53.00hr
Job Overview:
The successful candidate will own and drive the overall test strategy, planning, and execution across multiple releases while leading test automation framework design and overseeing QA team deliverables.
Responsibilities:
- Own and drive the overall test strategy, test planning, and test execution across multiple releases.
- Define testing scope, approach, and quality metrics.
- Ensure adherence to QA standards, best practices, and governance.
- Lead and contribute to test automation framework design and implementation.
- Drive automation coverage for UI, API, and regression testing.
- Provide hands-on experience with Playwright, with experience in Selenium or similar frameworks considered a plus.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Oversee functional, regression, integration, and UAT support testing.
- Review test cases, automation scripts, and test artifacts for quality and completeness.
- Manage defect triage, prioritization, root cause analysis, and closure.
- Lead, mentor, and manage onshore and offshore QA teams.
- Coordinate closely with Product Owners, Developers, Scrum Masters, and other Test Leads.
- Provide daily and weekly status reporting, dashboards, and test closure reports.
- Identify gaps in test processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote shift-left testing, an automation-first mindset, and early defect detection.
Required Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in software testing and quality engineering.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a Test Lead or QA Lead role.
- 3+ years of web application testing experience.
- Strong experience in test automation frameworks, with Playwright being highly preferred.
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman and REST clients.
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.
- Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA and Azure DevOps.
- Basic knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript for Playwright.
- Database testing and SQL querying skills.
- Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-release environments.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
