Test Automation Engineer

Accenture • Mississauga, ON

1d • CA$23 - CA$47 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs) are the engine for reinvention in our clients’ transformation journey. Powered by more than 255,000 people across 24 countries, ATCs provide our clients with seamless access to industry insights and innovative technology solutions. Stronger together! The Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs) make a tremendous impact in solving our clients’ business problems by leveraging innovation, intelligence, industry insights, new IT, and new technology skills. With the global environment changing at a faster pace, our clients are facing unprecedented challenges, and they need us more than ever before. As a Network, ATCs are positioned to unlock greater opportunities and exponential value for our clients. The value for our clients and our people: For our clients, the Network provides the strength of our geographic diversity, greater resilience, and seamless access to the deepest industry knowledge, the latest in Gen AI solutions, and tech expertise from around the world. For our people, it brings an opportunity to shape truly boundaryless career paths in a highly collaborative team of experts where they can learn from each other and solve the world’s most complex client challenges. You Are A Technology Analyst/Associate with a passion for quality engineering, automation, and modern software development. You have experience through academic projects, internships, co-op placements, or professional experience using programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python, or C#, and are eager to grow your expertise in test automation and software engineering. You enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile environments. You leverage GenAI tools to improve productivity, streamline testing activities, and support the delivery of high-quality technology solutions. Reliability Clearance is mandatory for this role. The Work As part of a cross-functional Agile delivery team, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of modern web and cloud-native applications. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will help deliver high-quality solutions through automation, software development, and quality engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Minium 2 years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, software development
• Experience through coursework, internships, personal projects, or professional experience using one or more programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python, or C#.
• Exposure to automated testing concepts and tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, WebdriverIO, or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), software testing lifecycle (STLC), Agile delivery methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with source control and collaborative development tools such as Git.
• Basic knowledge of API testing, test automation principles, and quality engineering best practices.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, CI/CD concepts, and modern software delivery practices.
• Awareness of GenAI tools and technologies and an interest in applying them to software development, testing, productivity, and automation activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to learn, and passion for technology and innovation.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, client-focused, and Agile delivery environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a college program in a related discipline
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Reliability Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, WebdriverIO, or other modern automation tools.
• Exposure to API testing tools such as Postman, Insomnia, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience working with GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, or other CI/CD platforms.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience using GenAI tools for code generation, test creation, debugging, documentation, or productivity enhancement.
• Knowledge of microservices, REST APIs, cloud-native applications, or distributed architectures.
• Exposure to performance testing, accessibility testing, security testing, or quality monitoring practices.
• Experience participating in Agile teams, hackathons, open-source projects, or technology-focused extracurricular activities.
• Relevant technical certifications or coursework in software development, quality engineering, cloud computing, AI, or automation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts using TypeScript and modern automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or WebdriverIO.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, API, and end-to-end testing activities for enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and product teams to understand requirements, develop test cases, and validate application functionality.
• Assist in the creation and enhancement of reusable automation components and test assets.
• Support the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality and release readiness.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Leverage GenAI tools to support test case creation, code generation, documentation, troubleshooting, and productivity improvements.
• Contribute to the testing of cloud-native and distributed applications.
• Perform API validation, test data verification, and defect analysis to ensure application quality.
• Document test results, defects, risks, and remediation recommendations.
• Support production validation, post-release testing, and ongoing quality assurance activities.
• Follow established engineering, security, accessibility, and compliance standards.
• Continuously grow technical capabilities through training, certifications, mentorship, and project-based learning.

Benefits

• Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
• As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
• The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
• Information on benefits is here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree