Location: Hybrid - Anywhere in Canada, Kingston, York MillsThe total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $92,960-$142,960. This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only. The actual base salary offered within this range will be determined by the successful candidate's skills and experience, as well as internal equity.Empire Life is looking to hire a QA Senior Automation Tester to join our IT Quality Assurance Team team! We are actively seeking candidates to fill a current, open position. The QA Automation Tester III is a senior software developer, focused on the creation of test automation suites for web-based applications, APIs and other various applications.Why pursue this opportunityOur mission - Provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confidence.Hone your skills - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your technical, and functional skills.Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.Participate in training and development programs - we offer a range of training and development programs to help our employees stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and developments.What you'll be working onSoftware development ("coding") of high quality test automation scriptsContribute to automated testing with functional, behavioural and integration testing with flexibility to test manuallyProactively work with internal development, network and security teams to ensure robustness and effectiveness of test suites createdTroubleshoot problems and ensure resolution of issues impeding effective test coverage or executionResearch and investigate improvements; analyze and provide findings and recommendations to managementCI/CD pipeline test configurationsTraining and onboarding junior team membersSetting up new initiatives in an existing test automation frameworkWhat we're looking for you to have5+ years work experience in test automation/software development within the banking,



insurance industries or equivalent5+ experience with Selenium/Playwright based test automation frameworks5+ years experience with an Agile Development Environment5+ years experience with API – REST test automation3+ years experience with Mobile automation/AppiumExperience with CI (GitHub Actions preferable) and version control systems (Git preferable)3+ years experience maintaining an existing test automation frameworkAbility to work independently and as a team member as requiredAbility to report all defects effectively and accuratelyAbility to effectively communicate with peers and leadershipFlexibility to adapt in a fast paced, changing environmentExperience with designing Integration, System, User Acceptance testsCompletion of a University degree, college diploma, technical training, and/or equivalent experienceExtended Availability: Requirement for occasional overtime or after-hours support as dictated by business needs.Virtual Collaboration: Regular participation in video and audio conferencing, requiring a qualified and quiet environment suitable for business discussions.Information Security: Mandatory adherence to company privacy and security protocols while working in both remote and corporate office settings.Travel: Periodic, infrequent travel may be required to attend meetings at a regional office or for professional development.If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications.



Recruiters review all results.Beyond the salaryFor permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:Competitive salaries with annual pay increasesAnnual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positionsAccess to learning & development programs, and education/tuition reimbursement (role dependent), to support your professional growth and career advancement.A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, health and dental and a generous health accountFlexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.Four weeks annual vacation from hire dateA defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matchingTop up programs for parental leave and compassionate leaveEmployer-sponsored wellness and recognition programsA cash employee referral programTo learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.Empire.Ca/workatempire.Get to know usEmpire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require a specific adjustment to help you present your best self, please let us know—we are happy to work with you. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [email protected]

📌 Qa Senior Automation Tester (Kingston)
🏢 Empire Life
📍 Kingston