Automation Developer - Senior

Automation Developer - Senior
Location: Toronto, ON
Contract
Duration 254 +250 Days
Closing Time/Date: 2026-01-09, 12:00 p.m.
Max submission: 2 (two)
Hybrid

Must Have
Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman
Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile
10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts
Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development



Description


Deliverables/Skill Set: Automation Test Developer, Senior

Description of Responsibilities:

• Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes
• Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
• Designs and writes test automation scripts
• Utilizes test automation frameworks
• Investigates problems in software as a result of testing
• Works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions

Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing.
Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests).
Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DEVOPS.

General Skills

• Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality
• 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

Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools

Desirable Skills
Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)

Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Evaluation Table - Automation Developer

Type/Details

Automated Testing Skills 40%

Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5,
Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools - J-Meter
Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman
Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile
Experience with providing organized Automated application testing to accommodate development and implementation efforts to remediate issues.
Experience with Automated API testing


Testing 30%

10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts
Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development
Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5
Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation
Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps
Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases
Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issues



Technical Skills 25%

Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DEVOPS methodologies
Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure)
Extensive Experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE
Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load runner 12.5,
Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDI & other Ministry Applications
Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) & Legacy Mainframe Systems
Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services
Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF
Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies
Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases, and UNIX
Experience with .NET platform


Soft Skills 5%
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.
Proven track record for building strong working relationships.