**Role & seniority: ** QA Automation Lead (hands-on), ~5+ years QA automation experience

**Stack/tools: ** Playwright (automated API testing), JMeter (performance/load testing), REST API/backend services; Agile/SDLC

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Lead QA strategy, planning, execution, and reporting
Design/execute automated API test cases and validate backend REST APIs
Perform performance/load testing with JMeter and support defect tracking/release quality
Must-have skills:
- Strong hands-on backend/API testing (REST services)
- Proficiency with Playwright and JMeter
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and QA within SDLC
- Analytical troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration with Dev/BA/PO
Nice-to-haves:
- Life Insurance or Financial Services domain experience
- Experience supporting Canadian banks/financial institutions
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, SQL, and CI/CD pipelines
Location & work type: Not specified in the provided text

Full Description

We are seeking a QA Automation Lead with strong experience in backend API testing to support a leading Life Insurance client. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise with Playwright and JMeter, can lead QA strategy and execution, and has experience delivering quality solutions within Agile environments. Experience supporting Canadian banks or financial institutions is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead QA strategy, planning, execution, and reporting. Design and execute automated API test cases using Playwright. Perform performance and load testing using JMeter. Validate REST APIs and backend services. Collaborate with Developers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners. Track defects and ensure high-quality software releases. Support Agile development and continuous improvement initiatives. 5+ years of QA Automation experience. Strong experience with Playwright and JMeter. Experience with backend/API testing (REST services). Knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

Experience in Life Insurance or Financial Services. Experience working with Canadian banks. Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, SQL, and CI/CD pipelines.