RQ11312 - Automation Developer - Senior
About the role
Automation Developer – Senior
Client: Ministry of Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS)
Work Model: 100% Onsite – Toronto, Ontario
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Automation Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale test automation solutions supporting digital transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands-on automation expert with deep experience in Playwright, test automation framework architecture, Power Automate RPA, AI-powered testing, and CI/CD integration.
The successful candidate will possess strong technical leadership skills and extensive experience building scalable automation frameworks, improving software quality, mentoring QA teams, and driving enterprise automation strategies across complex application environments.
Role Snapshot
Job Details Job Title RQ11312 – Senior Automation Developer Client Ministry of Treasury Board Secretariat Work Location 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario Work Model 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week) Estimated Start Date August 4, 2026 Estimated End Date May 4, 2027 Duration 187 Business Days Extension Up to 60 Business Days Hours 7.25 Hours per Day Security Clearance CRJMC
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Monday, July 27, 10:00 AM EST.
Mandatory Documents
Updated Resume (Word Format)
Professional References Expected Hourly Rate Visa Status LinkedIn Profile URL
Note: Applications without all required documents cannot be processed.
Position Overview
The Senior Automation Developer will be responsible for designing and implementing modern automation frameworks that improve software quality, testing efficiency, and continuous delivery. Working closely with QA, Development, DevOps, and business stakeholders, the consultant will develop reusable automation assets, implement enterprise automation standards, integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, and support AI-driven quality engineering initiatives.
The ideal candidate will combine strong software development expertise with automation architecture, accessibility compliance, API testing, performance testing, and robotic process automation technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Test Automation Architecture & Framework Development (40%)
Design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright. Develop reusable automation libraries, templates, and shared components.
Implement architecture patterns including
Page Object Model (POM) Modular Frameworks Hybrid Automation Frameworks Create and maintain automation scripts using TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar technologies.
Develop automated testing solutions for
Web UI APIs Performance testing Accessibility compliance Integrate automated testing into enterprise CI/CD pipelines. Leverage AI-powered testing capabilities such as intelligent test generation, self-healing scripts, and automated reporting.
Automation Strategy & Governance (25%)
Define and execute enterprise automation roadmaps and adoption strategies. Establish automation standards, best practices, and governance models.
Develop automation metrics and dashboards to measure
Test coverage Execution efficiency Defect detection rates Lead continuous improvement initiatives across QA processes. Optimize automation frameworks for scalability, maintainability, and long-term sustainability.
RPA, Machine Learning & Enterprise Automation (15%)
Design and implement end-to-end automation solutions using: Microsoft Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop) Robotics Process Automation (RPA) AI Builder Process Mining technologies Develop and integrate Machine Learning models for intelligent automation. Configure OCR, Form Recognizer, information extraction, and document processing solutions.
Integrate automation with
Power BI Enterprise databases APIs External business applications Technical Leadership & Team Enablement (10%) Provide technical leadership across multiple automation initiatives. Mentor QA engineers and developers on automation best practices. Deliver automation training sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops. Support automation adoption across enterprise teams. Assist with automation resource planning and capability development.
Collaboration, Project Delivery & Continuous Improvement (10%)
Collaborate with QA, Development, DevOps, and business teams throughout the SDLC. Participate in automation planning, pilot implementations, and rollout activities. Produce Solution Design Documents (SDDs), technical documentation, and knowledge repositories. Manage multiple concurrent automation initiatives while meeting project timelines and quality objectives.
Required Skills & Experience
Skill / Experience Requirement Automation Framework Architecture using Playwright Expert Test Automation Framework Design (POM, Modular, Hybrid) Required TypeScript / JavaScript Automation Development Advanced UI Automation Testing (Playwright) Required API Test Automation Required Performance Testing (JMeter or equivalent) Required Accessibility Testing (Axe, Lighthouse, AODA) Required AI-assisted Test Automation Required CI/CD Pipeline Integration Required Microsoft Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop) 5+ Years Robotics Process Automation (RPA) 5+ Years Machine Learning Integration Required OCR / AI Builder / Form Recognizer Required RESTful & SOAP API Development Required Java / Spring Framework Required Angular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JSON, XML, XPath Required Python Development Required SQL / NoSQL Databases Required OAuth, IAM, Authentication & Authorization Required WCAG 2.0/2.1 AA Accessibility Standards Required
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with experience in the following technologies will be highly regarded:
Microsoft Power Platform
Azure DevOps Azure Cloud Services SharePoint Microsoft Teams Power BI Databricks AI-powered Quality Engineering tools Enterprise DevOps practices Large-scale public sector technology projects
Core Competencies
Test Automation Architecture
Playwright Framework Development Enterprise Automation Strategy Quality Engineering Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Machine Learning Integration CI/CD Automation Accessibility Compliance (AODA/WCAG) API & Performance Testing Technical Leadership Mentoring & Team Development DevOps Collaboration Stakeholder Management Problem Solving Continuous Improvement
Why Join This Opportunity?
This engagement offers the opportunity to lead enterprise automation modernization initiatives within the Ontario Government, helping transform software quality through modern automation frameworks, AI-driven testing, and enterprise DevOps practices. You'll work on innovative technologies while shaping automation standards that improve delivery quality across multiple digital transformation programs.
How To Apply
Submit the following documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Monday, July 27, 10:00 AM EST:
Updated Resume (Word Format)
Professional References Expected Hourly Rate Visa Status LinkedIn Profile URL
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About S M Software Solutions Inc
SMSS Inc. is the best solution company specialized in providing Information Technology and Management Consulting. We provide value for money to our clients by delivering the best quality technical services and solutions at reasonable rates. We also provide the best working environment for our staff and consultants. It is a growing IT services provider having wide array of solutions from Business Strategy Analysis to implementation and execution of Information Technology as well as management aspects of a business entity.
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RQ11312 - Automation Developer - Senior
About the role
Automation Developer – Senior
Client: Ministry of Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS)
Work Model: 100% Onsite – Toronto, Ontario
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Automation Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale test automation solutions supporting digital transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands-on automation expert with deep experience in Playwright, test automation framework architecture, Power Automate RPA, AI-powered testing, and CI/CD integration.
The successful candidate will possess strong technical leadership skills and extensive experience building scalable automation frameworks, improving software quality, mentoring QA teams, and driving enterprise automation strategies across complex application environments.
Role Snapshot
Job Details Job Title RQ11312 – Senior Automation Developer Client Ministry of Treasury Board Secretariat Work Location 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario Work Model 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week) Estimated Start Date August 4, 2026 Estimated End Date May 4, 2027 Duration 187 Business Days Extension Up to 60 Business Days Hours 7.25 Hours per Day Security Clearance CRJMC
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Monday, July 27, 10:00 AM EST.
Mandatory Documents
Updated Resume (Word Format)
Professional References Expected Hourly Rate Visa Status LinkedIn Profile URL
Note: Applications without all required documents cannot be processed.
Position Overview
The Senior Automation Developer will be responsible for designing and implementing modern automation frameworks that improve software quality, testing efficiency, and continuous delivery. Working closely with QA, Development, DevOps, and business stakeholders, the consultant will develop reusable automation assets, implement enterprise automation standards, integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, and support AI-driven quality engineering initiatives.
The ideal candidate will combine strong software development expertise with automation architecture, accessibility compliance, API testing, performance testing, and robotic process automation technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Test Automation Architecture & Framework Development (40%)
Design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright. Develop reusable automation libraries, templates, and shared components.
Implement architecture patterns including
Page Object Model (POM) Modular Frameworks Hybrid Automation Frameworks Create and maintain automation scripts using TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar technologies.
Develop automated testing solutions for
Web UI APIs Performance testing Accessibility compliance Integrate automated testing into enterprise CI/CD pipelines. Leverage AI-powered testing capabilities such as intelligent test generation, self-healing scripts, and automated reporting.
Automation Strategy & Governance (25%)
Define and execute enterprise automation roadmaps and adoption strategies. Establish automation standards, best practices, and governance models.
Develop automation metrics and dashboards to measure
Test coverage Execution efficiency Defect detection rates Lead continuous improvement initiatives across QA processes. Optimize automation frameworks for scalability, maintainability, and long-term sustainability.
RPA, Machine Learning & Enterprise Automation (15%)
Design and implement end-to-end automation solutions using: Microsoft Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop) Robotics Process Automation (RPA) AI Builder Process Mining technologies Develop and integrate Machine Learning models for intelligent automation. Configure OCR, Form Recognizer, information extraction, and document processing solutions.
Integrate automation with
Power BI Enterprise databases APIs External business applications Technical Leadership & Team Enablement (10%) Provide technical leadership across multiple automation initiatives. Mentor QA engineers and developers on automation best practices. Deliver automation training sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops. Support automation adoption across enterprise teams. Assist with automation resource planning and capability development.
Collaboration, Project Delivery & Continuous Improvement (10%)
Collaborate with QA, Development, DevOps, and business teams throughout the SDLC. Participate in automation planning, pilot implementations, and rollout activities. Produce Solution Design Documents (SDDs), technical documentation, and knowledge repositories. Manage multiple concurrent automation initiatives while meeting project timelines and quality objectives.
Required Skills & Experience
Skill / Experience Requirement Automation Framework Architecture using Playwright Expert Test Automation Framework Design (POM, Modular, Hybrid) Required TypeScript / JavaScript Automation Development Advanced UI Automation Testing (Playwright) Required API Test Automation Required Performance Testing (JMeter or equivalent) Required Accessibility Testing (Axe, Lighthouse, AODA) Required AI-assisted Test Automation Required CI/CD Pipeline Integration Required Microsoft Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop) 5+ Years Robotics Process Automation (RPA) 5+ Years Machine Learning Integration Required OCR / AI Builder / Form Recognizer Required RESTful & SOAP API Development Required Java / Spring Framework Required Angular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JSON, XML, XPath Required Python Development Required SQL / NoSQL Databases Required OAuth, IAM, Authentication & Authorization Required WCAG 2.0/2.1 AA Accessibility Standards Required
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with experience in the following technologies will be highly regarded:
Microsoft Power Platform
Azure DevOps Azure Cloud Services SharePoint Microsoft Teams Power BI Databricks AI-powered Quality Engineering tools Enterprise DevOps practices Large-scale public sector technology projects
Core Competencies
Test Automation Architecture
Playwright Framework Development Enterprise Automation Strategy Quality Engineering Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Machine Learning Integration CI/CD Automation Accessibility Compliance (AODA/WCAG) API & Performance Testing Technical Leadership Mentoring & Team Development DevOps Collaboration Stakeholder Management Problem Solving Continuous Improvement
Why Join This Opportunity?
This engagement offers the opportunity to lead enterprise automation modernization initiatives within the Ontario Government, helping transform software quality through modern automation frameworks, AI-driven testing, and enterprise DevOps practices. You'll work on innovative technologies while shaping automation standards that improve delivery quality across multiple digital transformation programs.
How To Apply
Submit the following documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Monday, July 27, 10:00 AM EST:
Updated Resume (Word Format)
Professional References Expected Hourly Rate Visa Status LinkedIn Profile URL
Not the right fit? Search for RQ11312 jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About S M Software Solutions Inc
SMSS Inc. is the best solution company specialized in providing Information Technology and Management Consulting. We provide value for money to our clients by delivering the best quality technical services and solutions at reasonable rates. We also provide the best working environment for our staff and consultants. It is a growing IT services provider having wide array of solutions from Business Strategy Analysis to implementation and execution of Information Technology as well as management aspects of a business entity.