Job Title: Automation Engineer

Location: Calgary (Hybrid - 3x per week on-site)

Job Type: Fulltime permanent salaried position

Our client is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to drive automated testing strategies for web and mobile platforms while guiding cross-functional teams. You will bridge technical execution with client collaboration, ensuring robust software delivery.

Responsibilities

- Lead and manage teams of developers, QA engineers, and testers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Develop and implement Java-based applications to meet client requirements and business goals.
- Create and maintain Selenium-based test scripts for automated functional and regression testing.
- Ensure the quality of mobile applications by designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive testing strategies using mobile testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Appium).
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, ensuring the best practices in coding, testing, and software development methodologies are followed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and clients, to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure high code quality and maintainability.
- Monitor project progress and manage client expectations to ensure timely delivery of software solutions.




- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in Java, Selenium, and mobile testing, and incorporate best practices into the team’s workflows.
- Assist with client communication, providing technical expertise and support throughout the project lifecycle.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing innovative solutions when required.

Qualifications

- 3 - 7 years of experience in Java development and testing.
- Strong expertise in Selenium for test automation.
- Solid experience with mobile testing frameworks like Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest.
- Hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications.
- Expertise in continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines.
- Robust understanding of software development life cycles and methodologies, including Agile and DevOps.
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

- Experience with Playwright.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., ISTQB).

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