Staff Automation Quality Engineer

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients.

At CIBC we embrace your strengths and your ambitions so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What youll be doing

Youll be joining CIBCs Digital Technology. As a Staff Automation Quality Engineer youll be responsible for leading the design development and execution of advanced automation and quality engineering practices with an initial focus on API automation and future expansion across digital platforms including web and mobile. Youll work closely with development teams from the early stages of project delivery to embed automation into Agile and DevOps practices. Youll support continuous delivery by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and enabling faster safer releases. Youll operate in a highly hands-on technical capacity while providing technical guidance across the team. Details of your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How youll succeed

• Automation Engineering & Strategy You will design build and maintain scalable code-driven automation frameworks with a primary focus on API automation. Develop automated solutions using Python Java JavaScript/TypeScript and C# and tools such as Parasoft SOAtest Playwright (API) Cypress (API) RestAssured Karate swagger and Postman/Newman to improve test coverage reduce manual effort and increase delivery speed.
• CI/CD & DevOps Integration - Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Partner with development teams to support shift-left testing and enable Dev and QA joint sign-off across build and release cycles.
• Service Virtualization & Advanced Testing - Implement service virtualization and environment simulation using tools such as Parasoft Virtualize and WireMock to remove backend dependencies and enable early stable testing. Execute contract testing schema validation negative testing and API security testing.
• Quality Transformation & Continuous Improvement - Drive modernization of quality engineering practices by introducing new automation frameworks emerging tools and performance optimization techniques. Continuously reduce test execution time improve automation stability and enhance automation KPIs to improve delivery efficiency cost savings and release confidence.
• Technical Leadership & Knowledge Sharing - Provide hands-on technical leadership through coaching mentorship knowledge sharing and code reviews. Support the technical upskilling of team members and promote adoption of modern automation practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with development DevOps and project teams to ensure automation is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle and aligned with business priorities. Support future expansion into UI web mobile integration and regression automation as the digital landscape evolves.

Who you are

• You demonstrate strong 5 years of experience in. automation and quality engineering. You bring extensive hands-on experience designing and implementing automated testing solutions within modern digital delivery environments. You are highly proficient in Python and modern automation frameworks and are comfortable building code-driven automation solutions integrated into CI/CD and DevOps environments.
• Youre digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. You are adaptable comfortable with change and effective in evolving Agile cloud and DevOps-driven technology landscapes
• You know that details matter. You notice things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You look beyond the moment. You know what you do will make a difference today and tomorrow. You look for new opportunities to define whats possible.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and live CIBCs values trust teamwork and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive salary incentive pay banking benefits a benefits program* defined benefit pension plan* an employee share purchase plan a vacation offering wellbeing support and MomentMakers our social points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation please contact

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were actively recruiting for unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and where applicable must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation coding French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you all that you have to offer and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

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