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Principal Developer Automated test

National Bank of Canada • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

hybridfull-time
Posted Sep 10, 2026Apply by Oct 10, 2026

Role & seniority: Principal Developer – Automated Testing, SAP Platform team (Test Automation Specialist). Reports to Senior Manager – SAP Integration.

Stack/tools: Tricentis Tosca (primary), Selenium; Jira (traceability/docs); Git/GitHub, Docker; Datadog; CI/CD; TDD; DevOps toolchain; SAP testing/integration.

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Define QA strategy and pilot testing processes for SAP products.

  • Design/develop and maintain automated test suites (Tosca/Selenium), including test plans and documentation in Jira.

  • Diagnose anomalies, analyze coverage/defects/regressions, and produce quality reports.

Must-have skills

  • Strong test automation/quality assurance experience.

  • Proficiency with automated testing tools—especially Tricentis Tosca (and/or Selenium).

  • Understanding of Agile/application development cycles and CI/CD concepts; TDD fundamentals.

  • Working knowledge of DevOps environments/tools: Git/GitHub, Docker, plus monitoring familiarity (e.g., Datadog).

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with test data evolution, simulation/mocking/stubbing.

  • Familiarity with SAP integration testing needs and optimization with business teams.

  • Location & work type: Hybrid work environment; location not explicitly stated. French/English required for frequent partner/service-provider communication.

Full Description

A career as a Principal Developer Automated test on the SAP Platform team at National Bank means serving as a Test Automation Specialist. This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organisation thanks to your skills in quality assurance, test automation and continuous integration. Your job

Define the quality assurance strategy and pilot testing processes for various products.

Design and develop automated test suites using recognised tools, including Tosca from Tricentis.

Oversee the design of test plans, maintenance of existing cases and documentation in Jira to ensure complete traceability.

Analyze and diagnose anomalies while producing quality reports (coverage, defects, regressions).

Work with business teams to meet specific SAP testing needs and optimise integration practices.

Participate in the ongoing evolution of automation approaches, including coverage, test data and simulation methods (mocking and stubbing)

Your team

In SAP, you are part of a large team of approximately 50 colleagues and report to the Senior Manager – SAP Integration and coordination. Our team stands out for its commitment to maintaining a stable, high-performing and constantly evolving SAP platform. We are working proactively to improve tools and processes in order to generate greater efficiency and effectiveness for the organization. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible and adaptable schedule. The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, a quality Assurance degree or equivalent relevant experience.

A minimim of experience in software quality or test automation.

Proficiency in automated testing tools, particularly Tosca from Tricentis or Selenium.

Understand application development cycles and agile methods.

Experience with DevOps tools and environments (GIT, GitHub, Docker, Datadog).

Understand TDD, DB and CI/CD concepts.

Languages: French, English

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Required skills: DevOps, Diversity & Inclusion, Java, Learning Agility, Resiliency, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning, Selenium, Selenium Testing, Teamwork, Testing, Tricentis Tosca

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as

  • Health and wellness program, including many options
  • Flexible group insurance
  • Generous pension plan
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Preferential banking services
  • Involvement in community initiatives
  • Telemedicine service
  • Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!

DevOpsJavaSAP Enterprise Resource PlanningSeleniumTricentis ToscaTestingLearning AgilityResiliencyTeamworkDiversity & Inclusionmulti-location

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