Senior QA Automation Engineer to design, build, and …, Toronto

Contract: 6 Months + Extension Hours: 37.5 Work Model: 4 days in office (Downtown, Toronto) Must Haves 5+ years in QA Automation and software quality engineering Robust experience with Python and Pytest for automated testing. Proficient in SQL scripting for data validation and backend testing. Backend Data Validation & Functional Testing: Validating inputs/outputs, performing data checks. Experience with Pandas, SQL, and/or API testing (Postman). Comfortable with validating data across different systems. Functional Testing Design, develop, and execute comprehensive functional test cases based on business requirements, BRDs, and user stories. Perform end-to-end testing across systems to validate business workflows and data integrity. Analyze requirements and identify gaps, ambiguities, and edge cases early in the SDLC. Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to clarify acceptance criteria and expected behavior. Hands‑on expertise with test frameworks, regression testing, and automation tools. Solid understanding of Agile SDLC and shift‑left testing practices. Nice to Have Previous experience in financial services or enterprise technology environments Exposure to CI/CD integration for automated testing pipelines Familiarity with REST API testing frameworks Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience mentoring teams in automation best practices Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts Implement shift-left testing and promote automation within development teams Define and execute test plans and analyze testing results Monitor automation efficiency and optimize testing performanceCollaborate with developers and business partners to ensure quality standards Coach team members on test automation best practices Ensure adherence to Agile delivery processes and continuous improvement Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2prgwv