Test engineer Jobs in Ottawa, ON

PLATO is one of Canada's leading software testing services firms, driven by the mission of building a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. While we are proudly Indigenous-led and committed to creating opportunities for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, our team reflects the rich diversity of Canada. We welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds who share our passion for quality and excellence in software testing.At PLATO, we believe that better software leads to a better world. Our software testing specialists come together with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients while building strong, resilient communities. We have established offices in Fredericton, Miramichi, Ottawa / Gatineau, Sault Ste. Marie, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Victoria, including locations near Indigenous communities.By bringing together people from diverse perspectives, experiences, and communities, we ensure innovation, collaboration, and the highest standards in software quality assurance. If you are passionate about quality testing and want to make a meaningful impact, PLATO is the place for youWe are actively seeking a Test Automation Engineer with expertise in Tosca to join our team. This role involves designing and implementing automation strategies, mentoring team members, and collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality testing solutions. The candidate will be required to occasionally work on-site with our client in Ottawa.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement a Tosca automation strategy and frameworkMentor team members on Tosca best practices and processesIdentify and document defects during test execution using defect tracking toolsCollaborate with clients to prioritize testing activitiesAnalyze test results to identify issues and propose solutionsProvide expert consulting and guidance on test automation implementation

Qualifications

Required : Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Tosca TestSuite, including framework design, module creation, and scriptingProficiency in writing SQL queries for data validationProficiency in writing API tests using Postman7+ years of experience in test automation across at least three projects or rolesExperience with at least two automation toolsStrong communication and consulting skillsSelf-motivated with excellent time management and attention to detailContinuous learner, adaptable to new tools and industry best practicesPreferred : Experience with Playwright and TypeScriptFamiliarity with CI / CD pipelines, DevOps, and unit testingExperience testing web and enterprise applicationsExposure to mobile testing environments (iOS and Android)

About PLATO

Who We ArePLATO is a software testing and technology services company trusted by clients around the world.In addition to providing our clients the highest quality software testing services, PLATO is creating careers in technology for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people from coast to coast to coast through our innovative train-and-employ model. Since 1997, we have been helping organizations all over the world reach their quality objectives by delivering scalable, proven, quality-centric managed services. Companies such as Apple, Suncor, TD Bank, Medavie, BCLC, LinkedIn, Boeing, and many others have gained considerable advantage from our Quality Assurance (QA), Testing, and eLearning expertise and experience.We deliver specialized QA services to our clients with the goal of helping them increase profitability, boost customer satisfaction, manage development cycles and implement quality-centric solutions. We develop innovative approaches and solutions, designed to generate increased efficiencies, competitive advantage, and market share for our clients.

Other Information

At PLATO, we encourage our employees' personal career growth. We have plans in place to make sure that each employee is connected with a people manager to help guide them through their professional development, offer e-learning classes, and give our employees the opportunity to pursue software certifications for cutting-edge technologies.PLATO respectfully acknowledges that our offices are located on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and part of Métis homelands. We honour their long history of welcoming many Nations to the beautiful Turtle Island and we actively work towards reconciliation between Métis, Inuit, and First Nation peoples and non-Indigenous people on this Land.We contribute to proactive employment practices to promote inclusivity and diversity to those especially marginalized populations such as women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other groups protected under the Human Rights Code.We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.