Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

1-800-GOT-JUNK?, the #1 name in junk removal, is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to join our growing technology team in Toronto (or Vancouver). This Senior QA Automation Engineer will architect, develop, and maintain a scalable and robust automated testing framework for assigned Projects. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring software quality, reliability, and performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to release high-quality products efficiently and consistently.

• Architect, write and maintain test automation framework for assigned project(s).
• Share ownership with the developers and other QA Automation team members on building unit, regression, and integration test suites.
• Maintain test harnesses to catch defects that can be missed in-sprint through regular running of test scripts pre- and post-deployment in STAGING and PROD environments.
• Auto-schedule test runs and maintain all test artifacts in a centralized location.
• Review how the test automation scripts are written and enforce coding standards. Help optimize test automation scripts across teams.
• Monitor test results, report bugs, and drive timely resolutions.
• Generate KPIs and metrics to measure QA Automation effectiveness.
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand workflows, assess if the system being built meets requirements, and report defects.
• Collaborate with test automation engineers, product and technology team members to speed up troubleshooting of production/sprint defects and incidents.
• Collaborate between manual QAs and test automation engineers to ensure xray and katalon test scripts are in sync.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools and technologies to improve QA efficiency.
• Work with the Senior QA Manager on Test Strategies, Test Automation Tool Evaluation, and QA Process Improvement initiatives.
• Achieve close collaboration with the team and business users to cover 80%+ of test automation and integration with other systems.
• Integrate test automation scripts with CI/CD.

• 5+ years of experience in mobile, web, and API test automation, including end-to-end test development.
• Strong programming skills in Java or Groovy and Type Script or JavaScript.
• Experience with test automation frameworks:
  Playwright, Katalon, Selenium, Cypress, Appium.
• Experience with Android Studio, Xcode, real-device and emulator testing.
• Proficiency in API testing tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or similar.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Quality Assurance policies, standards & procedures; strong test design/documentation skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into test cases/scenarios.
• Strong communication skills to interface with technology teams and business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with defect management systems.
• Ability to maintain test data, environments, test logins, and templates in a centralized repository.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills; self-motivated with ownership and accountability.
• Up-to-date with the latest tools available on the market.

Our motto "It's All About People" drives a hybrid work model that promotes collaboration, celebration, and connection, with flexibility to work where it makes sense.

• Toronto and Vancouver-based team members work in-office every other week (Tue–Thu). Core attendance is required from 9 AM – 3 PM on these days to support business priorities.

• Competitive Salary (actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience, and internal parity).
• Total Compensation Package designed to support financial, personal, and professional well-being, including:
• Participation in Company Profit Sharing Program
• Comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off, including annual vacation and personal days
• Hybrid Work Environment with remote and office options
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Access to Health and Wellness Programs
• Additional benefits available upon request

• Pre-Screen – Discuss experience, goals, and interest in the role
• Interviews – Two or more interviews with different team members, including structured competency and scenario-based questions
• Presentation/Assessment
• References & Background Check
• Interview practices may include audio transcription

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