Location: Remote or hybrid - anywhere in Canada
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
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.
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.
Hone your skills - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your technical, and functional skills.
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
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.
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.
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
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