Senior Test Automation Specialist
About The Position
PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with. Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing. As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact. We are actively looking for a Senior Test Automation Specialist for our Federal Government client. This client requires a current valid Reliability level security clearance or higher.
Requirements
- Computer Science degree or equivalent
- 10+ years of test automation experience with a minimum of three projects/roles
- Experience testing Web, Desktop, API, and Enterprise solutions
- Experience with multiple automation toolsets/frameworks (Selenium, Robot, WebDriverIO, Playwright, Tosca, etc)
- Expert in more than one coding language (JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, C#, etc.)
- Excellent communication and consulting skills
- Candidate must be willing to work onsite from one of our office locations
- current valid Reliability level security clearance or higher
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Robot Framework and Python preferred
- Experience with Continuous Integration tools (Jenkins, TeamCity, GitLab, etc.)
- Experience in automated API testing (ReadyAPI, Postman, etc)
- Experience working in a mobile test environment that includes iOS and Android
- A continuous learner, up to date with industry best practices and the flexibility to transfer knowledge between toolsets
- Excellent time management skills, able to manage multiple tasks, self-motivated, and strong attention to detail
- Bilingual (EN/FR) would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and implement automation strategies, frameworks and test scripts
- Identify and document defects encountered during test execution activities utilizing defect tracking tools
- Participate with clients in discussions of prioritizing testing activities
- Analyze and interpret results to help identify issues and propose solutions
- Consult with clients to provide advice, direction, and proposed solutions with respect to the implementation of test automation
Benefits
- collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.
- inclusive hiring practices
- accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
