Senior Test Automation Engineer

About TTC

The Testing Consultancy is a global specialist software testing company with a focus on helping organizations transform the way they deliver quality software. We provide expert testing and quality engineering services that enable our clients to move faster, reduce risk, and deliver high quality software at scale.

Perks of Working for TTC

• Full Time Employment
• Remote Work Model within Canada
• Competitive Base Salary
• Work Life Balance
• Collaborative and Supportive Culture
• Growth and Development Opportunities

Location

Remote Canada

Preferred locations include Toronto Ontario or Montreal Quebec

Summary

The Test Automation Architect is a senior, hands on leadership role responsible for leading and evolving the automation practice across multiple delivery teams. This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and technical execution. The Test Automation Architect will define automation standards, set technical direction, mentor engineers, and actively contribute to framework design and complex automation challenges when needed.

This role plays a critical part in shaping how, when, and why automation is applied across the organization, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and effective automation solutions that support fast moving delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multiple test automation teams while setting technical direction and quality standards
• Design, build, and evolve scalable test automation frameworks primarily using Python and or Java
• Define automation strategy and provide guidance on when automation adds value versus when manual testing is more appropriate
• Act as a technical mentor and coach, supporting team growth and adoption of best practices
• Establish and enforce automation best practices, coding standards, and review processes
• Partner closely with QA, engineering, and product stakeholders to align testing approaches with delivery goals
• Remain hands on when required by contributing to framework development, troubleshooting, and critical initiatives
• Proactively identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement across automation practices
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools, technologies, and approaches to strengthen the automation practice

Technical Skills and Experience

• Strong experience as a Test Automation Architect, Lead, or Senior Automation Engineer
• Deep expertise in Python and or Java for test automation
• Proven experience building and maintaining robust automation frameworks
• Experience leading or mentoring multiple automation teams
• Strong understanding of test strategy, test design, and quality engineering principles
• Ability to balance architectural leadership with hands on execution
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working effectively in a remote and distributed team environment

Nice to Have

• Experience testing IVR systems, Sierra, or contact center platforms
• Exposure to testing Generative AI solutions or LLM based systems
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments or large scale systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Significant experience in test automation and quality engineering in senior or lead roles
• Demonstrated ability to drive automation strategy while supporting delivery teams

If your experience and qualifications align with this role, we encourage you to apply. Experience comes in many forms and skills can be transferable. At TTC, we value diversity, continuous learning, and different perspectives, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.