Technical Lead – Test Automation

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Enterprise Solutions Inc. Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Title:
Technical Lead – Test Automation (JavaScript/NodeJS)

Location:
Vancouver, BC (Onsite – 5 days/week)

Compensation:
Up to CAD 130K per annum

Position Overview

We are seeking a
hands-on Technical Lead
with strong expertise in
JavaScript/NodeJS
and
test automation
. This is not a managerial role — we're looking for someone deeply technical who codes and automates tests daily while leading and mentoring a team technically. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a passion for quality, and experience driving automation initiatives end-to-end.

Must Have Qualifications

  • 12–15 years
    of total experience in software development and test automation
  • Proven
    hands-on experience
    in
    test automation and execution
  • Strong proficiency in
    JavaScript/NodeJS
  • Solid understanding of
    test automation design architecture
  • Strong exposure to
    test frameworks
    , standards, and best practices
  • Ability to
    analyze requirements
    , design test cases for automation, and interpret test results
  • Exceptional
    logical thinking and analytical problem-solving
    skills
  • Proven experience in
    Web application automation
  • Prior experience
    technically leading or driving a small QA/SDET team

Good to Have

  • Working knowledge of
    Java
    or
    Python
  • Experience with
    mobile app automation
    (iOS, Android, Native)
  • Familiarity with
    Jest
    or similar frameworks
  • Understanding of
    CI/CD integration
    and
    DevOps practices

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain the
    overall test automation strategy and framework
    across multiple projects
  • Lead, mentor, and guide
    QA engineers in automation best practices, frameworks, and methodologies
  • Implement and optimize
    automated test scripts
    using relevant tools and technologies
  • Integrate automated tests into
    CI/CD pipelines
    to ensure continuous testing and delivery
  • Monitor and analyze test results, providing detailed
    reports and metrics
    to stakeholders
  • Evaluate and adopt new tools, techniques, and methodologies to enhance test efficiency and quality
  • Act as the
    Automation Point of Contact (POC)
    for assigned automation initiatives
  • Collaborate closely with QA, product, and engineering teams to align automation efforts with product goals
  • Contribute directly to
    automation code development, maintenance, and enhancement
  • Ensure adherence to
    coding standards, design patterns, and automation best practices
  • Proactively identify
    technical blockers
    , perform
    root cause analysis (RCA)
    , and drive
    issue resolution
  • Continuously improve test coverage, test reliability, and automation ROI
  • Deliver timely updates, plans, and reports on automation status and progress
  • Produce
    clear, actionable, and reproducible
    bug reports and communicate blockers effectively

Ideal Candidate Traits:

A passionate, detail-oriented, and technically strong professional who enjoys hands-on coding, mentoring peers, and driving automation excellence. You thrive in a collaborative environment and take full ownership of automation outcomes.

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