Sdet

Position Description:

At CGI We are seeking a skilled and proactive SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) / Automation QA Engineer with at least 4 years of hands-on experience in building and executing automated test frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java and/or Python test automation using Selenium BDD frameworks API testing and basic backend testing. You will work closely with developers QA and DevOps teams to ensure high product quality through automated test coverage across frontend and backend layers. Experience in the banking or financial domain is considered an asset. This is a permanent fulltime role based in Atlantic Canada on a hybrid basis (2-3 days in a week onsite)

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Design develop and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications using Java/Python and Selenium WebDriver
Implement and manage BDD frameworks such as Cucumber (Java) or Behave (Python)
Perform frontend UI testing to validate web application functionality
Conduct API testing using tools like Postman RestAssured or Requests
Collaborate with developers and backend engineers to perform basic backend testing and data validation
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins GitLab CI/CD)
Participate in test planning design reviews and sprint ceremonies to contribute to quality and delivery goals
Monitor analyze and report on test execution results and raise defects with clarity and priority
Continuously improve automation efficiency test coverage and framework performance

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

4 years of hands-on experience in test automation for web and API testing
Proficient in Java and/or Python with solid scripting and debugging skills
Strong experience with Selenium WebDriver for frontend test automation
Solid understanding and use of BDD frameworks like Cucumber (Java) or Behave (Python)
Experience in API testing using Postman RestAssured or Requests
Exposure to backend testing including working with APIs databases or service integrations
Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins GitLab CI or CircleCI
Version control using Git or similar platforms
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and work independently

Nice to Have:
Exposure to cloud environments (AWS Azure)
Experience with containerization tools like Docker
Familiarity with Playwright Cypress or Appium for cross-platform automation
Understanding of performance testing tools like JMeter

Skills:

• Java
• Quality Assurance/QA Strategy
• Selenium

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.

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