Automation Tester

Location: Toronto, ON, On-site, 5 days per week

Language: English, advanced written and verbal communication required

Duration: 1-year contract to start

Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of a criminal background check may be required

About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional who thrives on delivering high-quality, enterprise-scale technology solutions? This opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in the testing and quality assurance of complex applications that support critical public sector services across Ontario.

Working alongside cross-functional technical and business teams, you will help ensure software solutions are reliable, secure, accessible, and meet the highest quality standards. If you enjoy collaborating in fast-paced Agile environments while driving continuous improvement through both manual and automated testing, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What’s In It for You
Join a collaborative team that values quality, innovation, and continuous learning. You'll have the opportunity to work on large-scale digital initiatives, expand your expertise with modern testing tools and cloud technologies, and contribute to projects that directly support public services. This environment encourages knowledge sharing, teamwork, and professional growth while working alongside experienced technology professionals.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts for complex enterprise applications.
• You'll perform both manual and automated testing across functional, integration, system, regression, API, accessibility, and performance testing activities.
• You'll identify, document, and track software defects using enterprise defect management tools while working closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• You'll validate application compliance with AODA accessibility standards, security best practices, and established quality assurance standards.
• You'll support Agile delivery teams by participating in sprint planning, testing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• You'll contribute to test automation frameworks and CI/CD processes to improve testing efficiency and application quality.

Skills and Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive software testing experience within enterprise-level IT environments and large-scale systems.
• Hands-on experience with manual testing, automated testing frameworks, and automation planning.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall testing methodologies.
• Extensive experience with AODA accessibility testing and compliance requirements.
• Experience using Selenium, Postman, JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar testing tools.
• Proficiency with SQL or Oracle databases, cloud platforms including Azure or AWS, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, or GitLab.
• Experience with defect tracking tools including JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of Ontario Public Service quality assurance standards and practices is considered a strong asset.

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.