Automation Tester - Senior Consultant - Banking Tech

The opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Automation Tester with expertise in test automation and a solid understanding of ETL processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, with a focus on end-to-end testing, data validation, and ensuring system quality. A background in ETL testing, including writing and executing complex SQL queries to verify data consistency and accuracy, is highly desirable.

Our Canadian Banking Technology consulting team is dedicated to building a better world by transforming businesses through the potential of our people, technology, and innovation. Emerging technologies are reshaping the banking landscape, requiring our clients to embrace these new capabilities as competitive advantages.

We work collaboratively with top executives in financial institutions of all sizes, helping them create and realize the best solutions for the future of their business. Each project is unique, so you’ll need to excel in ambiguous situations and confidently navigate ever-changing circumstances. We’re looking for self-starters who can translate complex information into simple terms, manage teams, and deliver long-term solutions with confidence. On this team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to imagine the future and create it, crafting ideas and implementing them for our clients.

This job posting does not relate to an existing vacancy within our organization, however we welcome applications on a continuing basis.

Your key responsibilities :

• Lead the development and execution of automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and Rest Assured
• Integrate automated testing into CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI / CD, or Azure DevOps
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (BAs, Manual Testers, Developers) in an Agile SDLC environment
• Manage QA efforts for complex systems, ensuring regulatory compliance in data workflows
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, promoting best practices in QA
• Coordinate activities between onshore and offshore teams to ensure consistent delivery and communication
• Support performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and help manage resource allocation
• Contribute to technical proposals and client presentations to support new business opportunities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align QA strategies with customer and business objectives
• Leverage cloud-based testing strategies for AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
• Drive efficient defect lifecycle management using tools like JIRA, ALM, or TestRail

Skills and attributes for success :

To qualify for the role, you must have :

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer :

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