Category: Testing/Quality Assurance

Main location: Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Position ID: J0725-1654

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Engineering candidate to join our agile team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, low-defect applications by collaborating closely with Project Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing test strategies, enhancing automation frameworks, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage using a risk-based approach.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Analysis & Strategy

• Develop automated test plans and strategies using a risk-based agile approach.
• Participate in sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze business requirements and user stories to design effective test cases.
• Ensure test scripts are complete, accurate, and consistent.
• Analyze test results and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain open communication with stakeholders to ensure application quality.
• Periodically review and optimize testing methodologies.

Automated Testing

• Enhance and maintain the custom Java/Selenium automation framework (FAST).
• Create and maintain automated test scripts for regression and performance testing.
• Execute load, stress, and performance tests; document and analyze results.
• Participate in disaster recovery, high availability testing, and operational readiness exercises.
• Report and track defects using issue tracking tools.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to ensure responsive and user-friendly applications.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on technical flows and testing scope.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.
• Provide recommendations and support to other teams as needed.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in IT or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.

Technical Skills

• Strong Java programming skills; experience with Java/Selenium automation frameworks.
• Experience in both manual and automated testing of web and backend applications.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and continuous delivery environments.
• Experience testing REST APIs in cloud environments (e.g., Azure).
• Basic knowledge of Linux and command-line operations.
• Familiarity with JavaScript testing frameworks (e.g., Protractor, Jasmine) is an asset.
• Experience with:

o Azure Data Services, REST APIs, sFTP, Apache Tomcat, LDAP, XML/JSON
o Jira, Confluence, Git, QTest, Cucumber, Jenkins
o Oracle, Azure Data Lake, and other relational/NoSQL databases

• Experience implementing test code in CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker is an asset.

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.

• High attention to detail and technical proficiency.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable.

• Ability to prioritize tasks in high-pressure environments.

• Collaborative team player with mentoring capabilities.

• Open to feedback and continuous learning.

Use of the term ‘engineering’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices engineering or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial engineering regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

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Use of the term ‘engineering’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices engineering or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial engineering regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

Skills:

• Confluence
• Financial Services
• Java
• Jira
• NoSQL
• RESTful (Rest-APIs)
• Selenium
• Software Architecture

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.