Test Automation Specialist

Position Description

We are seeking a Test Automation Specialist to join our dynamic Agile Scrum Team for the development of our Payment and Settlement Solution. As a Test Automation Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated tests for a Single Page Application (SPA) built with Angular (frontend) and Spring Boot (backend). This role requires working regularly from an office within a CGI Atlantic Canada location.

Your future duties and responsibilities

The Consultant will work within an Agile Scrum environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams including product owners, developers, and other testers. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with TypeScript, Playwright, and automated testing, especially in the context of complex financial applications.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

Must have lived in Canada for 5+ years, as Reliability clearance is required for this work

Experience in Agile/Scrum:

• 3+ years of experience working in an Agile Scrum environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to sprint activities such as planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
  
  

Proven Experience in Test Automation:

• Strong experience in test automation for both frontend (Angular SPA) and backend (Spring Boot) applications.
• Expertise in TypeScript for writing and maintaining automated tests, along with experience using Playwright for E2E testing.
  
  

Test Automation Tools:

• Expertise in Playwright for automating browser interactions, simulating user behavior, and testing dynamic SPA functionality.
• Familiar with testing tools and frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG and Playwright
  
  

Backend Testing:

• Ability to write and maintain API tests for Spring Boot microservices or RESTful APIs. Familiarity with tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or JUnit for API testing.
  
  

Version Control & CI/CD:

• Proficiency with Git for version control and integrating test scripts into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI).
  
  

Strong Communication & Collaboration:

• Ability to work effectively within an Agile Scrum team and communicate test results, concerns, and improvements to both technical and non-technical team members.
  
  

Quality Focus:

• A strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet business requirements, with an understanding of how testing fits into the overall Agile workflow.
  
  

Performance Testing:

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) for evaluating transaction load and system scalability in a payment solution environment.
  
  

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

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 recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.