Functional Testing Quality Assurance Analyst

QE Lead / Senior QA Automation Engineer – Python Automation

Location: Toronto, ON

Work Model: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office

Contract Duration: 1 year

Interview Process: 1-hour Teams panel interview, followed by a potential in-person interview

Pay Rate:

T4 - $49.29

INC - $55.96

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain automated testing scripts and frameworks using Python.
• Build and execute automated test solutions to support application quality and continuous testing.
• Perform API testing, including REST API validation and automated API test development.
• Conduct database testing and SQL-based data validation to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and delivery.
• Collaborate with developers, QA professionals, and agile teams to identify defects and improve testing processes.
• Use Git for source control, including code commits, merges, pull requests, and branch management.
• Troubleshoot automation failures, investigate defects, and contribute to ongoing framework improvements.
• Take ownership of automation deliverables and work independently with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of hands-on Python automation experience.
• Experience developing, enhancing, or maintaining automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Python-based test automation tools and frameworks.
• Experience with API testing, particularly REST APIs and tools such as Postman.
• Hands-on database testing experience, including SQL queries and data validation.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Working knowledge of Git, including commits, merges, pull requests, and branching.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical solutions and previous automation projects.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Robot Framework (Python-based).
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Previous experience in financial services or banking technology environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise-level automation frameworks.

Note: The team uses a Python-based Robot Framework. Candidates with strong Python automation experience using other frameworks will also be considered, as training on Robot Framework can be provided.