Automation Systems Engineer

Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
We are looking for an Automation Systems Engineer with proven experience in implementing comprehensive test automation solutions and CI/CD integration to join our Global Payments Technology team.

You will work collaboratively with developers and platform engineers to deliver "Quality-as-a-Service" for our high-value payment processing systems, enabling teams to deploy payment features with confidence through comprehensive automated testing. You will champion best practices in AI-enabled testing and build automation platforms that accelerate delivery velocity. This is a hands-on, technical role offering the opportunity to develop intelligent automation solutions, implement AI-driven testing strategies, and contribute to enterprise-level payment transformation initiatives. This is a hands-on, technical role offering the opportunity to build intelligent automation platforms, implement AI-driven testing solutions, and contribute to enterprise-level payment transformation initiatives.

What will you do?

• Develop & Maintain Automated Test Suites: Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive automated tests for microservices-based payment applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern testing tools (JUnit, Mockito, Rest Assured, TestNG)
• Service virtualization: Experience with WireMock or similar tools for mocking external dependencies
• Platform Engineering for Quality: Create self-service automation infrastructure and reusable test libraries that enable development teams to write and execute automated tests efficiently across the payment engine ecosystem
• CI/CD Pipeline Integration: Integrate automated test suites into GitHub Actions pipelines to provide fast feedback on code quality, enabling continuous deployment of payment processing services
• API & Integration Testing: Develop comprehensive automated test suites for RESTful APIs, event-driven workflows (Kafka), message queues (IBM MQ), and microservices communication patterns
• Contract Testing: Implement and maintain contract tests to ensure seamless integration between payment routers, workflow engines, and external systems
• Container-Based Testing: Leverage Testcontainers and Docker to create isolated, reproducible test environments for integration and end-to-end testing of payment workflows
• AI-Enabled Test Optimization: Integrate AI agents into developer workflows to automate repetitive validation tasks, optimize test selection, and accelerate test case generation
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with developers, DevOps engineers, and business analysts throughout the development lifecycle to ensure quality is built into payment features from design through deployment
• Troubleshoot & Debug: Analyze test failures, reproduce defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues in complex distributed payment systems

What do you need to succeed?
Must-have

• 5+ years of hands-on automation experience in developing and maintaining test automation frameworks for Java/Spring Boot applications
• Strong Java programming skills with experience in building scalable, maintainable test automation code
• Test automation expertise with modern frameworks and tools:JUnit 5, Mockito for unit/integration testing
• CI/CD & DevOps proficiency: Experience integrating automated tests into GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD platforms; familiarity with build tools like Gradle/Maven
• AI Integration: Familiarity with integrating AI agents into the developer workflow to automate repetitive validation tasks, enhance test automation, and improve testing efficiency
• Microservices & Distributed Systems Testing: Proven ability to test event-driven architectures, message queues (Kafka, IBM MQ), and RESTful APIs in cloud/containerized environments
• Docker & Kubernetes knowledge: Hands-on experience with containerization technologies and orchestrating test environments
• Database testing skills: Strong SQL experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, DB2) for data validation and test data management
• API Testing: Proficiency in testing RESTful/SOAP services, understanding of API contracts, and experience with tools like Postman, SoapUI, or Rest Assured
• Problem-solving mindset: Ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems, analyze logs (Elasticsearch/Kibana), and debug test failures
• Agile experience: Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and test automation in fast-paced, iterative development cycles
• Collaboration & communication skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
• Computer Engineering, Computer Science degree/diploma or equivalent practical experience

Nice-to-have

• Banking/Payments industry experience: familiarity with payment processing systems, SWIFT messaging, or ISO 20022 standards.
• Software Quality Certification, E.g. ISTQB, Agile testing methodology

What's in for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills
Application Testing, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, IT Quality Assurance, Long Term Planning, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, Software Product Testing, Test Automation

Additional Job Details
Address:
180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:
Toronto

Country:
Canada

Work hours/week:
37.5

Employment Type:
Full time

Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:
Regular

Pay Type:
Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

Note
:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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*nclusion*
and Equal Opportunity Employment
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