This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto and/or Client office at a minimum 2 days per week - subject to change at any time.

We are seeking a Junior Automation Tester to join our quality engineering team. This role is ideal for someone early in their testing career who is eager to learn automation frameworks, contribute to agile delivery teams, and grow their technical and professional skills in a supportive, inclusive environment.

You will work closely with developers, testers, product owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure high-quality software releases through automated and manual testing practices.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and execution of automated test scripts for web, mobile, and/or enterprise applications
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing test automation frameworks under guidance from senior team members
• Execute manual test cases where required and help transition suitable scenarios into automation
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Log, track, and retest defects using defect management tools, ensuring clear documentation and reproducibility
• Validate application functionality across multiple environments, browsers, devices, or configurations
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria
• Contribute to test status reporting, highlighting progress, risks, and blockers in a timely manner
• Follow established testing standards, processes, and best practices while continuously seeking improvement
• Learn and apply secure, accessible, and performance-aware testing principles as part of quality delivery

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 0–3 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance

• Foundational knowledge of software testing concepts, including test cases, test plans, and defect lifecycle

• Basic understanding or hands-on exposure to test automation tools or frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, etc.)

• Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar)

• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Eagerness to learn, take feedback constructively, and grow within a collaborative team environment

"CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $55,000–$105,000. This role is an existing vacancy."

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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 value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

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