Automation QA Analyst

Position Description:

This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto and/or Client office at a minimum 2 day per week - subject to change at any time.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative QA Automation Engineer to help ensure the quality and reliability of our web applications and this role you will design and maintain automated testing solutions contribute to scalable test frameworks and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

UI Automation
Design develop and maintain automated test scripts for web applications using tools such as Selenium Playwright or Cypress
Ensure compatibility across browsers and validate responsive designs
Continuously improve automation coverage and execution efficiency
API Testing
Develop and execute automated functional integration and contract tests for RESTful APIs
Use tools such as Postman RestAssured or Parasoft to validate API behavior
Ensure API reliability performance and data integrity
Framework Architecture
Contribute to the design and evolution of scalable maintainable automation frameworks
Integrate testing solutions into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
Promote best practices for test automation and code quality
Defect Management
Identify document and track software defects
Collaborate with developers and product managers to prioritize issues and validate fixes
Ensure timely resolution and regression coverage
Shift-Left Quality Strategy
Participate in sprint planning and design discussions to identify risks early
Provide input on testability edge cases and quality considerations during development
Advocate for proactive quality practices
Performance & Security Testing
Support basic load and performance testing for UI and APIs
Assist with security vulnerability scanning and validation
Help ensure applications meet reliability and security standards

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Technical Skills
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as JavaScript/TypeScript Java or Python
Experience with UI test automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium WebDriver
Strong understanding of API testing concepts including HTTP methods status codes and JSON/XML structures
Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman SoapUI or RestAssured
CI/CD & Development Practices
Experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins GitLab CI or GitHub Actions
Familiarity with integrating automated tests into pipelines
Database & Data Validation
Ability to write and execute SQL queries to verify data accuracy and integrity
Version Control
Proficiency with Git including branching merging and pull request workflows
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with performance or security testing tools
Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD) practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level geographic market experience and training and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $55000$105000. This role is an existing vacancy.

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Skills:

• English
• Financial Services
• Playwright
• REST-Assured
• Selenium
• Test automation

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation please inform your recruiter.

To learn more about accessibility at CGI contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 55000 - 105000