Role & seniority: Automation Test Lead (6-month contract)

Location & work type: Toronto, ON; Hybrid (3 days/week)

Core: Playwright (Java/JavaScript), Java, JavaScript
Testing: functional, UI, content, data, cross-browser/device, Sanity, regression
Accessibility: WCAG testing and tools
Test management: JIRA (tests/defects)

Lead automation testing efforts for Storefront Commerce across desktop, mobile, and tablets; ensure cross-browser and cross-device coverage, including accessibility testing.
Develop, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks and scripts using Playwright with Java/JavaScript.
Manage test cases and defects (JIRA) and coordinate QA activities within a fast-paced development team.

5+ years QA experience across websites, mobile web, and mobile apps
5+ years automation testing with Playwright, Java, and JavaScript (all three required)
Experience across functional, UI, content, data, cross-browser/device, sanity, and regression testing
3+ years WCAG accessibility testing and related tools
3+ years test case management and defect tracking (prefer JIRA)

Education: Bachelor’s in a technica

Full Description

TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for an Automation Test Lead.

Pay Rate Range: $47-58 Job Description This is a 6 month contract located in Toronto, ON/ Hybrid (3 days/ week)

As a QA Engineer, you will join company’s Storefront Commerce Engineering team - an innovative and fast-paced group responsible for building and maintaining mission-critical systems that power public-facing digital experiences. This team plays a vital role in delivering seamless, secure, and scalable web solutions that serve millions of customers across various platforms.

5+ years of Quality Assurance experience with proficiency of testing different websites, mobile web, and mobile applications
5+ years Automation testing experience with Playwright, Java and JavaScript (all 3 are needed)
Experience with most of these types of testing - Functional testing, UI testing, Content testing, data testing, Cross browser and Cross device testing across desktop, mobile device and tablets, Sanity testing and Regression testing.
3+ years’ experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), accessibility testing and tools.
Experience with Test case management and defect Management tools (preference for JIRA)

Test Automation experience with frameworks, and utilities (e.g. Selenium WebDriver or WebDriverIO)
Experience and knowledge with banking/insurance/investment products, applications
Experience in different testing environments, QA process and tools (UAT, IST, prod)
Experience with API testing

Quick learner and have time management skills as these are essential for this fast phase testing environment.

Bachelor’s technical field
ISTQB/QA certifications is nice to have
TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.