Automation Developer – Senior

Summary

Join our team as a Senior Automation Developer! This hybrid role, currently remote due to COVID-19, offers the opportunity to work with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. You will design and execute automated QA tests, utilizing tools like Katalon, Selenium, and UFT. Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies is essential, along with extensive experience in automated testing and various technologies. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to meet deadlines. This is a contract position with an estimated start date of April 2, 2025, and an end date of March 31, 2026.

Requirements

• Must Have Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5
• Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile
• Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies
• Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes
• Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality
• Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software
• Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes
• Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflow and creating documentation
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end-users to develop the best automation solutions
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience
• Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
• Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
• Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
• Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools
• Automated Testing Skills - 40% Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5
• Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools - J-Meter
• Extensive Experience with ReadyAPIPostman
• Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile
• Experience with providing organized Automated application testing to accommodate development and implementation efforts to remediate issues
• Experience with Automated API testing
• Testing - 30% 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts
• Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development
• Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5
• Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps
• Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases
• Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issues
• Technical Skills - 25% Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DEVOPS methodologies
• Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure)
• Extensive Experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE
• Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load runner 12.5
• Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDI & other Ministry Applications
• Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) & Legacy Mainframe Systems
• Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services
• Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF
• Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies
• Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases, and UNIX
• Experience with .NET platform
• Soft Skills - 5% Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills
• Proven track record for building strong working relationships

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for automation within software processes
• Design and execute QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality
• Design and write test automation scripts
• Utilize test automation frameworks
• Investigate problems in software as a result of testing
• Work with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions
• Provide advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing
• Plan and organize testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests)
• Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DEVOPS

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
• Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
• Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
• Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)

Benefits

Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote