Job Title: QA Automation Lead
Location: Remote Canada (Candidate must reside in Canada)
Type: Long-term Contract
Client Domain: Product development company HRMS (Human Resource Management System) applications focused on SaaS-based HRMS solutions for public sector organizations
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced QA Automation & Manual Lead to drive our end-to-end quality assurance strategy. This role will be automation-heavy (80%), with some manual testing responsibilities (20%) to cover critical validation scenarios. You will play a key role in designing frameworks, guiding the team, and ensuring flawless product delivery across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and own QA processes across automation and manual testing initiatives.
• Selenium (Advanced):
• Build, scale, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver.
• Create reusable, modular, and maintainable test scripts.
• Implement cross-browser and cross-platform testing strategies.
• Integrate Selenium tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Java (Core Expertise):
• Develop robust automation frameworks and utilities using Java.
• Apply OOP principles, data-driven and keyword-driven testing frameworks.
• Optimize and debug test scripts for performance and stability.
• JIRA (Project & Defect Management):
• Manage test planning, execution, and defect lifecycle within JIRA.
• Create dashboards and reports for stakeholders to track QA progress.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects.
• Perform manual testing for edge cases, usability, and exploratory testing.
• Write and execute SQL queries to validate backend processes and data integrity.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure test coverage aligns with requirements.
• Mentor QA engineers and set best practices for automation, test documentation, and defect reporting.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience in QA with a strong focus on automation (80%) and manual testing (20%).
• Proven expertise with Selenium WebDriver for automation at scale.
• Strong Java programming skills (test automation, frameworks, utilities, debugging).
• Proficiency with JIRA for test case management, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Solid knowledge of relational databases with ability to write and analyze SQL queries.
• Demonstrated experience leading QA teams and projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must currently reside in Canada and able to work remotely.
Nice to Have
• Experience with TestNG/JUnit, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Familiarity with API testing (Postman, RestAssured) and service-level automation.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments.
• Knowledge of performance or security testing tools.
