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QA Senior Automation Tester

Kingston, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 21, 2026
1 position

$92,960–$142,960 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The QA Senior Automation Tester will develop and maintain high-quality test automation scripts for web-based applications and APIs. They will also collaborate with development and security teams to ensure effective test coverage and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Job details

QA SENIOR AUTOMATION TESTER Location: Hybrid - Anywhere in Canada, Kingston, York Mills The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $92,960-$142,960. This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only. The actual base salary offered within this range will be determined by the successful candidate’s skills and experience, as well as internal equity. Empire Life is looking to hire a QA Senior Automation Tester to join our IT Quality Assurance Team team! We are actively seeking candidates to fill a current, open position. The QA Automation Tester III is a senior software developer, focused on the creation of test automation suites for web-based applications, APIs and other various applications. Why pursue this opportunity 1. Our mission - Provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confidence. 2. Hone your skills - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your technical, and functional skills. 3. Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment. 4. Participate in training and development programs - we offer a range of training and development programs to help our employees stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and developments. What you’ll be working on * Software development (“coding”) of high quality test automation scripts * Contribute to automated testing with functional, behavioural and integration testing with flexibility to test manually * Proactively work with internal development, network and security teams to ensure robustness and effectiveness of test suites created * Troubleshoot problems and ensure resolution of issues impeding effective test coverage or execution * Research and investigate improvements; analyze and provide findings and recommendations to management * Test automation framework maintenance * CI/CD pipeline test configurations * Training and onboarding junior team members * Setting up new initiatives in an existing test automation framework WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU TO HAVE * 5+ years work experience in test automation/software development within the banking, insurance industries or equivalent * 5+ experience with Selenium/Playwright based test automation frameworks * 5+ years experience with an Agile Development Environment * 5+ years experience with API – REST test automation * 3+ years experience with Mobile automation/Appium * Experience with CI (GitHub Actions preferable) and version control systems (Git preferable) * 5+ years experience with React JavaScript Library * 3+ years experience maintaining an existing test automation framework * Ability to work independently and as a team member as required * Ability to report all defects effectively and accurately * Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership * Flexibility to adapt in a fast paced, changing environment * Experience with designing Integration, System, User Acceptance tests * Completion of a University degree, college diploma, technical training, and/or equivalent experience * Extended Availability: Requirement for occasional overtime or after-hours support as dictated by business needs. * Virtual Collaboration: Regular participation in video and audio conferencing, requiring a professional and quiet environment suitable for business discussions. * Information Security: Mandatory adherence to company privacy and security protocols while working in both remote and corporate office settings. * Travel: Periodic, infrequent travel may be required to attend meetings at a regional office or for professional development. * If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada. * Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. BEYOND THE SALARY For permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes: * Hybrid work model * Competitive salaries with annual pay increases * Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions * Access to learning & development programs, and education/tuition reimbursement (role dependent), to support your professional growth and career advancement. * Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions * A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, health and dental and a generous health account * Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days. * Four weeks annual vacation from hire date * A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching * Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave * Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs * A cash employee referral program To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire [https://www.empire.ca/workatempire]. GET TO KNOW US Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require a specific adjustment to help you present your best self, please let us know—we are happy to work with you. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca [recruitment@empire.ca]

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in test automation, software development, and Agile environments, specifically with Selenium/Playwright and API testing. A university degree or equivalent technical training is required, along with proficiency in React and CI/CD pipelines.