We are looking for Senior QA Automation Engineer for our client in Montreal, QC
Job Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer
Job Location: Montreal, QC
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $35.00hr - $40.00hr
Job Overview:
Our client is looking for an experienced Automation Tester to design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test solutions for web applications, APIs, and integrated systems. The candidate should have strong experience in test automation frameworks, functional and regression testing, defect management, and CI/CD integration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and reusable automation frameworks.
- Automate functional, regression, integration, smoke, and end-to-end test scenarios.
- Perform web application and API testing.
- Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into test scenarios and test cases.
- Execute automated test suites, analyze failures, and troubleshoot automation issues.
- Identify, document, track, and retest defects through closure.
- Develop data-driven and reusable automation components to improve test coverage.
- Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, refinement, and defect triage.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and QA teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
- Prepare test execution reports, defect metrics, and automation coverage reports.
Required Technical Skills:
- Automation: Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, or Cypress.
- Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#.
- API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent.
- Frameworks: TestNG, JUnit, or Cucumber/BDD.
- Build Tools: Maven or Gradle.
- CI/CD: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
- Version Control: Git.
- Defect Management: Jira or Azure DevOps.
- Good understanding of SQL and database validation.
- Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum, and QA methodologies.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience building or enhancing automation frameworks from scratch.
- Experience with Page Object Model (POM), data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid frameworks.
- Exposure to cloud-based testing platforms such as BrowserStack or Sauce Labs.
- Knowledge of performance testing using JMeter is an advantage.
- Experience working in banking or financial services environments is preferred.
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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.
