Automation Test Lead

Position Description:

This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto office at a minimum 3-4 days per week - subject to change at any time.

We are looking for an experienced Automation Test Lead with strong hands-on expertise in Java and Selenium coupled with solid QE experience and the ability to lead testing efforts across complex technology portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical skills strong leadership capabilities and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

1. Test Strategy Planning & Execution
Develop and drive end-to-end test strategies for complex applications and multi-system environments.
Lead test case creation planning prioritization and execution across functional regression integration and release testing cycles.
Ensure comprehensive test coverage aligned with business and technical requirements.
Oversee defect lifecycle management including logging triaging validation and closure.
2. Automation Leadership
Lead automation efforts using Java Selenium as core tools.
Enhance and maintain automation frameworks to improve test efficiency and reliability.
Integrate automated testing within CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
Identify automation opportunities and define automation roadmaps for the team.
3. Team Coordination & Collaboration
Coordinate testing across multiple teams and applications to ensure alignment.
Guide and mentor team members ensuring adherence to testing standards and best practices.
Monitor daily testing progress and remove blockers to ensure timely delivery.
4. Stakeholder Management
Communicate test plans execution progress risks and quality metrics to project leadership and business stakeholders.
Influence decision-making and ensure testing insights are incorporated into release planning.
Work closely with developers product owners architects and business SMEs to ensure smooth delivery.
5. Tools & Domain Expertise
Utilize tools such as JIRA JTMF (or equivalent) and automation frameworks.
Preferred experience in banking/financial systems with strong understanding of complex enterprise environments.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

10 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Software Testing.
Strong hands-on experience in Java and Selenium automation (mandatory).
Proven experience as a Test Lead or QE Lead managing end-to-end testing across multiple systems.
Strong understanding of SDLC STLC testing methodologies and defect management processes.
Experience with test management tools such as JIRA JTMF or similar.
Strong communication stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.
Ability to lead testing in fast-paced Agile/Scrum environments.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Experience in API testing (Postman RestAssured).
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins Azure DevOps GitHub Actions).
Experience in automation framework design.
Domain knowledge in banking or financial services.

**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 $80000$130000. This role is an existing vacancy.**

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Skills:

• Software Architecture
• Financial Services

What you can expect from us:

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