Lead Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

at  Ministry of Transportation

Join the Labour and Transportation I&IT Cluster to design and deliver the future of government services.
People are at the heart of our mission to ensure that government works for everyone. Be a part of a world-leading public service, and help improve the lives of over 14 million people of Ontario, through our work using modern design, data and technology tools and practices.
Help us scale impact across the public health sector, tackling some of the most important problems of our time. We work in multidisciplinary, inclusive, collaborative teams.
Bring your curiosity and build the future with us.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Lead Quality Assurance (QA) Automation Engineer in the Digital Solutions Branch of the Labour & Transportation I&IT Cluster, you will be presented with the opportunity to support digital transformation of MTO priorities. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary, impactful team that promotes digital transformation within government while using user-centric design automation strategies and new technology trends. We are looking for a person with a background and hands-on experience in implementing complex, IT testing frameworks, and solutions.
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience guiding, testing and delivering quality digital products.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• You have knowledge of different testing strategies for different types of software development and project methodologies (i.e., Agile, CI/CD, Waterfall, Iterative).
• You have knowledge of modern architecture, programming and scripting languages (Java, Microsoft .Net, SQL scripts, etc.), APIs, security, web standards, accessibility, and databases. Including Mainframe DB2 & IMS
• You have knowledge and hands-on experience with modern test automation platforms and tools (Microsoft Azure DevOps, Katalon, Selenium, SoapUI, Postman, JMeter etc.)
• You have experience with code version control systems, cloud delivery/deployment models, virtualization, and container solutions (e.g., Microsoft Azure Cloud, etc.).
• You have expertise with how automation testing can enable Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery and DevOps strategy.
• You can develop and implement test frameworks, and guide the adoption and implementation of automation platforms; and ensure they are scalable, up-to-date, and robust.
• You have knowledge and experience with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and developing and maintaining testing strategies for accessibility testing using tools like JAWS, Lighthouse, NVDA, axe Accessibility Checker, etc.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SKILLS

• You can provide technical expertise, strategic direction, design and build test frameworks/scripts/automation tools.
• You can develop and implement software testing processes, metrics and to deliver good quality products for different software development methodologies and frameworks (Agile, CI/CD, Waterfall, Iterative).
• You have developed and adopted QA process improvements and practices across multiple products in a collaborative environment.
• You can translate functional, business, and system knowledge into effective test case planning, execution and automation.
• You can foster and support the adoption of proven testing patterns, processes, best practices and technologies.

LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

• You have led by example via taking ownership, being proactive and advocating for a collaborative environment.
• You have guided teams on large-scale, complex IT projects and initiatives.
• You can foster a culture of ownership, mentorship and QA excellence.
• You can energize and motivate the team by recognizing successes and learning from failures.
• You can guide and support the teams in developing and performing QA plans and reviews.

As a Lead QA Automation Engineer, you will:

• Lead design, development and implementation of QA Framework and standards to create cost-effective, high-performing, reliable and simple to use IT solutions in an Agile and DevOps environment.
• Have a unique opportunity to contribute to the delivery of the top digital government priorities that positively impact Ontarians.
• Be part of an agile team that includes a Product Manager, Developers, Experience Designers, DevOps and Content Advisors.