Test Automation Senior Manager (SDET)

Accenture•Montreal, QC

6d•CA$131,700 - CA$278,100

About The Position

We are a forward-thinking services company at the forefront of AI-native innovation. We partner with enterprise clients to create next-generation, agent-powered workflows to scale in real-world settings. Our people embed deeply with customers, moving projects beyond experimentation into operational reality. Accenture Technology – QE is an exciting place to be. We help organizations rotate to New IT by delivering quality services that drive continuous quality, efficiency, and resilience across digital platforms. With a global footprint serving thousands of clients, we enable continuous testing, modern practices, and large-scale digital transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related discipline
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Test Automation, SDET, or software development roles
Strong experience in custom application development and modern Software Development practices
Proven experience leading QE teams and managing delivery outcomes across complex programs
Strong coding experience (TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, or similar) with hands-on experience building automation frameworks
Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks (Playwright, Appium, Selenium, REST Assured)
Proven experience integrating testing into DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD, version control, artifact management)
Experience working in SAFe Agile or scaled Agile environments
Experience applying GenAI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) or working with AI-enabled testing approaches
Strong experience in test strategy, test data management, mocking, and observability
Proven ability to lead client engagements, facilitate workshops, and deliver solutions in ambiguous environments
Ability to design and deliver scalable solutions across multiple teams and enterprise systems
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Experience leading large-scale QE transformations or digital testing programs
Experience in compliance-heavy or regulated industries (e.g., financial services, public sector, healthcare)
Strong understanding of GenAI in SDLC, including prompts and AI-augmented testing
Experience with contract testing, test data management, and advanced observability frameworks
Background in cross-platform application testing (web + mobile)
English is required for this position as this role will be aligned to multi-national teams where English is the common language across our North America Market.

Responsibilities

Define and lead end-to-end quality strategies, including early validation and continuous testing
Lead design, development, and enhancement of applications and validation components
Ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance across systems
Design and implement automation frameworks (UI, API, mobile) using tools such as Playwright, Appium, and REST Assured
Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines
Apply GenAI tools to improve test design, code generation, debugging, and root cause analysis
Embed automated testing into delivery pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
Lead testing across web, mobile (iOS/Android), and API layers
Partner with stakeholders to define quality strategies and support transformation initiatives
Lead and mentor global teams
Own delivery outcomes and guide technical decisions
Drive alignment across product, development, and architecture teams
Improve test coverage, automation maturity, and delivery efficiency
Deliver dashboards and insights to support data-driven decisions
Ensure adoption of best practices across secure and compliant delivery
Develop reusable assets, frameworks, and team capabilities