Test Automation Engineer

Job Description

Role description 

We are looking for a talented Test Automation Engineer to join our Digital Assurance Solutions team. Our Digital Assurance Solutions team plays a key role in application delivery at Canada Life. As a test automation engineer in this role, you are able to understand enterprise environment contraints, developing and testing enterprise applications, and have a unique ability to translate and implement best practices by leveraging testing automation tools and capabilities to integrate with CI/CD frameworks in a DevOps environment.

What you will do

• Engineer the test automation solution that best meets business/client requirements 
• Analyze enterprise systems and functional/QA, SIT, and UAT test cases to determine testing requirements, use cases and design recommendations
• Work closely in a cross-functional environment with development and performance engineering teams to align with and support enterprise testing and application delivery
• Perform prototyping of solutions, making recommendations to business and technical stakeholders
• Design, build, maintain, and manage testing automation solutions while maintaining accurte documentation
• Install, configure, and maintain testing automation frameworks and environments
• Troubleshoot technical and integrated solution implementation issues and recommend appropriate remedies and identify areas of opportunity to improve our processes
• Contribute product and solution expertise and provide project planning support as required
• Serve as a mentor to others on a variety of teams, acting as a subject matter expert in automation testing strategy
• Help build the knowledge base in QA communities - including lessons learned, best practices, innovative tools and methods

What you will bring 

• A degree or equivalent experience in a related discipline such as Computer Science, Business Computing or Engineering
• 5+ years experience with testing automation tools and technologies
• Strong understanding and knowledge of quality insurance, including black box, gray box, white box testing; requirements analysis, test planning, reporting and root cause analysis
• Strong undertsanding and knowledge of system, integration, regression and user acceptance testing; familiarity with testing tools to include functional tools and test case management
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and managing automated functional, load, performance, stress and capacity testing solutions in a complex enterprise environment
• Hands on experience with OO programming languages (JAVA preferred) and scripting languages such as Java, Javascript, Beanshell, Python
• Hands on experience with using DB applications and SQL programming languages (SQLServer, SQLExpress, Oracle, DB2)
• Solid knowledge and understanding of SDLC across all phases - working experience in SDLC methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
• Strong desire to implement change and contribute to the organization
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability and desire to create quality documentation
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Effective internal consulting skills with a strong customer service orientation, including the ability to identify automation and orchestration opportunities and drive adoption
• Attention to detail and effective planning and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg. 

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing. 

Canada Life serves?the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.? 

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We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee?has the opportunity to?reach their potential.? 

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