Quality Engineer (Automation) (Toronto, Hybrid)

As a Quality Engineer (Automation) at our company in Toronto, you will be responsible for creating test cases and automation scripts based on provided business requirements. You'll also maintain the team’s automation tools, organize tasks for effective execution, and participate actively in all testing phases by collaborating closely with the Practice Lead and QE Manager.

To qualify for the Quality Engineer (Automation) role at our Toronto office, you typically need 4 to 8 years of experience in quality engineering, preferably with a background in Investment Banking. Familiarity with automation tools, programming languages like JAVA and Python, as well as CI/CD practices, are essential qualifications for this role.

In the Quality Engineer (Automation) role, you will engage with various technologies including cloud systems, machine learning, and AI-based tools. You will also utilize automation frameworks like Selenium and Tricentis TOSCA, while managing code with GIT or Bitbucket.

Teamwork is a vital aspect of the Quality Engineer (Automation) role. You'll collaborate with your teammates to maintain the automation toolset and contribute to the internal knowledge base, ensuring that all team needs are met and innovations in testing practices are embraced.

As a Quality Engineer (Automation) in our Toronto office, you'll enjoy a hybrid work environment that balances remote work with collaborative in-office days. This setup fosters flexibility while still promoting effective teamwork and communication within the QE team.

When answering this question, focus on specific tools you've used, such as Selenium or Tricentis TOSCA, and describe projects in which you successfully implemented automation scripts. Highlight your approach and results.

Discuss methodologies you follow, like Behavior Driven Development (BDD), and how you align test cases with business requirements. Share examples of how your strategies have improved testing efficiency.

Explain how you assess project needs—perhaps using tools like JIRA—and your process for prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, emphasizing your organizational skills.

Think of a specific challenge, such as dealing with flaky tests or managing test environments, and explain your problem-solving approach, showcasing your analytical skills and perseverance.

Discuss your practices for maintaining test quality, such as reviewing test cases, continuous integration, and regularly updating automation scripts to align with new requirements.

Share your familiarity with Agile methodologies, including your role in sprint planning and daily stand-ups. Highlight how Agile practices enhance collaboration and adaptability in testing.

Focus on your proficiency in languages like JAVA and Python. Explain how you leverage these languages' features for creating robust automation solutions and enhancing test scripts.

Illustrate your openness to feedback and your proactive approach in using it to refine your testing strategies. Talk about instances where feedback led to performance improvements.

Prepare a concise narrative about a specific project, detailing your role, the objectives, the automation solutions you implemented, and the positive outcomes for the team or company.

Talk about any new tools, methodologies, or best practices you introduced and how these innovations led to improved testing processes or enhanced team capabilities.