Senior QA Automation Engineer Developer (Oshawa)

Location: Oshawa, ON (Hybrid, 2 days remote) Language: English, strong written and spoken communication required Duration: 12-month contract - 35 hours/week Background Check Requirement: Must be eligible to complete security clearance About the Opportunity Our client, a leading organization within the public sector, is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer Developer to play a key role in delivering high-quality, reliable software solutions. This position sits at the intersection of development, quality assurance, and operations, ensuring robust automation practices are embedded across the full software lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with developers, architects, and cross-functional teams to build scalable automation frameworks and elevate testing strategies. This is an opportunity to influence quality at scale, mentor others, and contribute to a culture that values continuous improvement and technical excellence. What’s In It for You Join a cooperative environment where innovation and quality are at the forefront of every project. You’ll gain exposure to enterprise-level systems, modern DevOps practices, and emerging automation technologies. This team values knowledge sharing, professional growth, and building solutions that make a meaningful impact. Your Responsibilities You’ll design and implement comprehensive automation strategies across functional, performance, and integration testing You’ll develop scalable and reusable automation frameworks supporting multiple environments You’ll lead and mentor teams, fostering best practices and a strong quality-focused culture You’ll integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment validation You’ll analyze defects and system performance, driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement You’ll define and report on quality metrics aligned with business and technical objectives Skills and Qualifications 6–8 years of progressive experience in QA automation and software testing Robust programming skills in Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python Hands‑on experience with UI and API automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, and REST Expertise in automation frameworks and TDD/BDD tools like TestNG and Cucumber Experience integrating automation within CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Version control and test management tools such as Azure Test Plan, ALM/Quality Center, qTest Strong analytical mindset with the ability to improve test coverage and system reliability All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2oqvhw