Automation Tester - Senior Consultant - Banking Tech 1

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 5, 2026

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The opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Automation Tester with expertise in test automation and a solid understanding of ETL processes. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, with a focus on end‑to‑end testing, data validation, and ensuring system quality. A background in ETL testing, including writing and executing complex SQL queries to verify data consistency and accuracy, is highly desirable.

Our Canadian Banking Technology consulting team is dedicated to building a better world by transforming businesses through the potential of our people, technology, and innovation. Emerging technologies are reshaping the banking landscape, requiring our clients to embrace these current capabilities as competitive advantages.

We work collaboratively with top executives in financial institutions of all sizes, helping them create and realize the best solutions for the future of their business. Each project is unique, so you’ll need to excel in ambiguous situations and confidently navigate ever‑changing circumstances. We’re looking for self‑starters who can translate complex information into easy terms, manage teams, and deliver long‑term solutions with confidence. On this team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to imagine the future and create it,



crafting ideas and implementing them for our clients.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities:

- Lead the development and execution of automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and Rest Assured
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (BAs, Manual Testers, Developers) in an Agile SDLC environment
- Manage QA efforts for complex systems, ensuring regulatory compliance in data workflows
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, promoting best practices in QA
- Coordinate activities between onshore and offshore teams to ensure consistent delivery and communication
- Support performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and help manage resource allocation
- Contribute to technical proposals and client presentations to support new business opportunities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align QA strategies with customer and business objectives
- Leverage cloud‑based testing strategies for AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
- Drive efficient defect lifecycle management using tools like JIRA, ALM, or TestRail
- Build and enhance automation frameworks using AI‑assisted tools and agentic AI to accelerate scripting, execution,



and maintenance
- Design and implement AI agents leveraging GPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot or similar for smart test generation, self‑healing automation, and defect management
- Integrate AI‑driven automation into CI/CD pipelines for optimized test execution and faster feedback cycles
- Applies AI in the flow of work with solid professional judgement – Integrates AI into day‑to‑day delivery while validating outputs, challenging assumptions, and maintaining accountability for quality
- Leads responsible and risk‑aware use of AI – Demonstrates sound judgement on data use, confidentiality, and ethical considerations and reinforces this standard practice; escalates risks appropriately and models valuable practices for teams
- Drives structured and creative problem solving using AI – Uses AI to accelerate analysis, scenario generation, and insight development while maintaining clear linkage to business outcomes
- Builds repeatable ways of working with AI – Develops and shares prompts, approaches, and tool usage that improve team productivity and consistency in existing data libraries/catalogues

Skills and attributes for success:

- Comprehensive understanding of SDLC and STLC methodologies and deliverables
- Hands‑on experience with LLMs (GPT, Claude), GitHub Copilot, and building or using AI agents / agentic workflows is huge plus
- Ability to apply AI effectively to improve automation efficiency, scalability, and reliability
- Proficiency in test automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Rest Assured, etc.
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
- Consult

📌 Automation Tester (Toronto)
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