QA Automation Lead (8+ Years) to lead automation testing and guide QA team delivery across scripting, execution, and test framework development.

Our technology-sector client is seeking a QA Automation Lead (8+ Years) to lead automation testing and guide QA team delivery across scripting, execution, and test framework development.

Join a skilled QA team delivering automation solutions within a dynamic technology environment. This role provides hands-on leadership in test design, scripting, and automation framework development while managing QA Engineers and task execution. It offers a strong balance of technical ownership and team direction across multiple project layers, including UI, API, and integration testing.

Contract, Toronto, Onsite (3-4 days per week)

Contract duration: 6 months plus extension

Responsibilities

• Lead QA engineers to deliver high-quality automated testing solutions
• Assign, prioritize, and track tasks aligned with project and sprint objectives
• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts and frameworks
• Review test cases, automation scripts, and defect reports for accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to define test strategies and clarify requirements
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across UI, API, and integration layers
• Troubleshoot automation issues and guide resolution within the QA team

Must Haves

• 8+ years in QA automation with strong team leadership and hands-on scripting experience
• Advanced usage of Selenium and test automation frameworks
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript for automation script development
• Experience with API testing using tools such as Postman or RestAssured
• Background in Agile QA leadership and familiarity with JIRA

Nice to Have

• Strong collaboration experience with development and product teams
• Exposure to CI/CD environments for automated test execution
• Automation-first approach to testing strategy
• resolution efforts