About Company
Are you ready to elevate software quality and drive innovation? Hiring.zycto empowers our teams to build cutting-edge solutions that redefine industry standards. For a Senior QA Automation Engineer, this means an environment rich in complex challenges, direct impact on product excellence, and continuous growth opportunities. We champion robust automated testing frameworks, embrace agile methodologies, and foster a culture where your expertise in ensuring seamless user experiences is highly valued. Join us to transform ideas into reliable, high-performance realities within a collaborative, forward-thinking setting.
Job Description
Hiring.zycto is on the lookout for a highly skilled and passionate Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic tech team in the vibrant Liberty Village, Toronto. This isn’t just a testing role; it’s an opportunity to architect the future of quality assurance, embedding excellence from conception to deployment across all our innovative software products. As a key player in our engineering department, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing sophisticated automation frameworks that ensure the impeccable quality, performance, and reliability of our cutting-edge applications. We’re seeking an individual with a deep understanding of the entire software development lifecycle, someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, and possesses a relentless drive for continuous improvement and perfection in our software offerings.
In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of our automation testing strategy, leading efforts to integrate automated testing seamlessly into our continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Your expertise will be crucial in fostering a robust culture of ‘shift-left’ testing within our agile development environment, identifying issues early and ensuring rapid feedback loops. This position demands a proactive mindset, exceptional analytical skills, and the proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your extensive expertise to elevate the entire QA function. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, backend and frontend developers, and other stakeholders, ensuring that quality is not just an afterthought but an intrinsic and foundational part of our development process from the initial ideation phase through to release and beyond.
We are looking for someone who can not only execute but also innovate, bringing fresh perspectives and advanced techniques to our existing test infrastructure. You will be responsible for evaluating new tools and technologies, advocating for best practices, and driving the adoption of scalable automation solutions that enhance efficiency and coverage. If you are passionate about building robust, maintainable, and highly effective automation solutions, and you aspire to make a significant, measurable impact on product quality and delivery within a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career and shape the future with Hiring.zycto. Join us and help us continue to build exceptional software experiences that our users love, trust, and depend on every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain advanced test automation frameworks and scripts for web, mobile, and API applications.
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive QA strategies and test plans for new features and products.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster feedback loops.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and DevOps engineers to define testable requirements and ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
- Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, promoting best practices in test automation and quality assurance.
- Perform root cause analysis of defects, track issues to resolution, and provide detailed reports.
- Participate in design and code reviews to provide early feedback on testability and quality implications.
- Continuously evaluate and introduce new testing tools, technologies, and strategies to improve efficiency and coverage.
- Ensure comprehensive test coverage and high quality across all product releases.
Required Skills
- 7+ years of professional experience in Quality Assurance with a strong focus on test automation.
- Expertise in designing and implementing test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, WebDriverIO).
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C# for writing robust automation scripts.
- Solid understanding and hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
- Extensive experience with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured, Karate DSL).
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes within an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Proficiency in SQL for database testing and data validation.
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- ISTQB Advanced Level Certification.
- Experience with mobile test automation frameworks (e.g., Appium).
- Familiarity with security testing principles and tools.
Perks & Benefits
- Highly competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and company holidays.
- Dedicated budget for professional development, courses, and conferences.
- State-of-the-art office facilities in the vibrant Liberty Village, Toronto.
- A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
- Company-sponsored social events, team-building activities, and wellness programs.
- Matching RRSP contributions to help you plan for your future.
- Opportunities for rapid career growth and leadership development.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to click on the application link below to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a great fit for Hiring.zycto. Please highlight your specific achievements in building and scaling test automation frameworks.