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Lead QA Automation EngineerAccommodations Plus International • Markham, York Region, CA
Lead QA Automation Engineer

Lead QA Automation Engineer

Accommodations Plus International • Markham, York Region, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Job Title : Lead QA Automation Engineer

Location : Markham

Department : Engineering

Job Type : Full-time

Job Summary :

We are seeking a seasoned Lead QA Automation Engineer to lead our Quality Assurance efforts across a portfolio of modern and legacy web applications and backend services. Our ideal candidate has proven experience automating legacy systems and expertise with Playwright and TypeScript. This role is ideal for someone with deep test automation expertise in Java and JavaScript, solid QA experience, and a passion for improving quality in complex, evolving systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a high-performing QA team, focusing on skill development, ownership, and collaboration.
  • Define and execute the QA strategy for both legacy and modern web applications and backend systems.
  • Build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Java and JavaScript.
  • Evaluate and incrementally improve the testability of legacy systems with minimal disruption to production workflows.
  • Increase automated and manual test coverage across codebases with limited documentation or historical QA investment.
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and DevOps to embed quality into the software development lifecycle.
  • Guide risk-based testing strategies and drive test planning for legacy system refactoring and modernization.
  • Continuously monitor and improve QA metrics, tooling, and processes.
  • Advocate for and implement best practices in quality assurance across the organization.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in test automation development using Java and JavaScript with frameworks such as Selenium and Playwright (required)
  • 3+ years of experience in QA team management, including hiring, coaching, and project leadership.
  • Experience working with and improving legacy systems, including adapting modern QA practices to older codebases and architectures.
  • Strong knowledge of QA tools and test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, FRproof, TestNG, JUnit).
  • Expertise with TypeScript.
  • Proven ability to develop test strategies for systems with limited documentation, technical debt, or existing test coverage.
  • Experience testing web applications and backend APIs / services.
  • Familiarity with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Experience with CI / CD pipelines and integrating test automation into deployment workflows.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience utilizing GenAI / LLMs for test development.
  • Experience working in Agile or hybrid development environments.
  • Exposure to mobile testing is a plus.
  • Familiarity with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).
  • Who We Are

    API is the global leader for crew accommodation solutions, and we are changing the way businesses manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating the crew layover experience. API’s proprietary technology, mobile solutions and our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly into their process. We are looking for dynamic, creative, and tech savvy individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service, technology, and solutions to our clients then API may be a great fit for you!

    Other Duties

    Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time according to business needs.

    The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).

    Work Environment

    This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

    AAP / EEO Statement

    Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

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