QA Automation Tester II - 6 month contract

Please note the base salary will be determined by the successful candidate's education, skills and experience. The listed salary range serves as a general pay guideline for this position's pay level.

QA Automation Tester II - 6 month contract

Location: Remote - Ontario

Empire Life is looking to hire a QA Automation Tester II  to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) team! The QA Automation Tester II  is an intermediate software developer, focused on the creation of test automation suites for web-based applications, APIs and other various applications. As a QA Automation Tester II, you will lead the test automation development efforts’ relating to the initiatives you are assigned to. The incumbent is guided by defined procedural constraints, and works under the light supervision of the Manager, IT Quality Assurance in support of all business units.

Why pursue this opportunity

1. The environment - we understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide a supportive work environment that allows our employees to achieve both personal and professional goals.

2. Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.

3. Hone your skills - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your technical, and functional skills.

4. Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.

What you’ll be working on

• Effective software development (“coding”) of high quality test automation scripts 

• Contribute to automated testing with functional, behavioural and integration testing

• Proactively work with internal development, network and security teams to ensure robustness and effectiveness of test suites created

• Troubleshoot problems and ensure resolution of issues impeding effective test coverage or execution

• Research and investigate improvements; analyze and provide findings and recommendations to management 

• Participate in agile ceremonies 

• Test automation framework maintenance

What we’re looking for you to have

• 2+ yrs experience with Core Java, Selenium UI Automation, BDD Cucumber Framework & API REST Assured

• Advanced experience with GitHub

• Strong knowledge and experience with implementing testing with CI/CD pipelines using  GitHub Actions. 

• Experience preparing or supporting the preparation of automation test plans and  automation test cases using test management tools 

• Thorough understanding of the AGILE methodologies, SDLC, STLC, jira

• Experience with Project management tools such as JIRA

• 3+ years work experience in test automation/software development

• 3+ years experience with an Agile Development Environment

• Experience with Mobile automation/Appium

• 3+ years experience with React JavaScript Library

• Experience maintaining an existing test automation framework

• Ability to work independently and as a team member as required

• Ability to report all defects effectively and accurately 

• Flexibility to adapt in a fast paced, changing environment

• Experience with designing Integration, System, User Acceptance tests

• Completion of a University degree, college diploma, technical training, and/or equivalent experience

• If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases

• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions

• Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions

• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account

• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.

• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date

• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching

• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave

• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs

• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. 

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca