Full job description
About the Job: We are seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer to drive the quality strategy, design scalable automation frameworks, and lead a high-performing QA team. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Product, and DevOps—to ensure high-quality delivery across modern web, API, and enterprise applications.
Office Location: Toronto
Employment Type: Permanent
Role Type: New position
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Position Responsibilities:
Lead QA strategy, planning, and execution across multiple projects and teams
Design, develop, and scale robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA engineers, fostering best practices and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and DevOps to ensure testability and quality throughout the SDLC
Drive end-to-end automation, including building frameworks from scratch where required
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster releases
Oversee test planning, test case design, execution, and defect management
Ensure comprehensive coverage across functional, regression, integration (SIT), and UAT testing
Work closely with release management and deployment teams to support smooth product releases