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Automation Lead – Playwright, TypeScript

  • Toronto, ON, Canada

$65 to $70 CAD / hour · Contract

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$65 to $70 CAD / hour
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Original job description

Can you lead automation delivery while driving quality across complex financial technology initiatives? Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Automation Lead – Playwright, TypeScript to support a high-visibility transformation initiative focused on modernising core application capabilities. The successful candidate will provide hands-on automation expertise across multiple delivery squads, guide offshore automation resources, and help establish scalable quality engineering practices. This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to a significant technology programme, with potential to expand support across additional squads based on performance and project needs.
Pay rate range (CAD): $65.00/hr – $70.00/hr
Responsibilities
  • Lead automation delivery across two delivery squads, with potential to support additional squads.
  • Develop, execute, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts and frameworks.
  • Apply strong Playwright and TypeScript expertise to deliver reliable automation solutions.
  • Lead and support two offshore automation resources through effective planning, guidance, and collaboration.
  • Contribute hands-on to automation development while coordinating leadership activities and project meetings.
  • Improve automation frameworks, processes, and quality engineering practices.
  • Perform API testing using Rest Assured.
  • Conduct database testing and write SQL queries to validate application functionality.
  • Support delivery milestones while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.
  • Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes clearly to project stakeholders.
  • Work independently to identify issues, drive solutions, and deliver against agreed timelines.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced financial technology environment.
Desired Skill-Set
  • At least five years of experience in automation or quality engineering.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript.
  • Experience with Java and/or Python.
  • Expertise in automation framework development, execution, and maintenance.
  • Experience with Selenium or comparable automation technologies.
  • Hands-on API testing experience using Rest Assured.
  • Basic database testing skills and proficiency writing SQL queries.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to guide offshore resources.
  • Strong accountability and the ability to lead and deliver independently.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining delivery quality.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Nice to Have
  • Java development background.
  • Experience with the Quantum framework.
  • Experience with Selenium.
  • Exposure to AI-powered automation.
  • Mobile testing experience across iOS and Android.
  • Knowledge of JSM Forms or JSM.
  • Experience transitioning from software development into automation.
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.
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Responsibilities

Lead hands-on automation delivery across two squads, develop and maintain test scripts and frameworks, and guide offshore automation resources. Improve quality engineering practices, perform API and database testing, and communicate delivery progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of automation or quality engineering experience, strong hands-on Playwright and TypeScript skills, and experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks. Candidates should also have API testing with Rest Assured, SQL and database testing skills, and the ability to lead offshore resources and deliver independently.

Skills

  • Playwright
  • TypeScript
  • Automation Testing
  • Quality Engineering
  • Automation Framework Development
  • Java
  • Python
  • Selenium
  • API Testing
  • Rest Assured
  • SQL
  • Database Testing
  • Offshore Team Leadership
  • AI-Powered Automation
  • Mobile Testing
  • Quantum Framework

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Categories

  • Software
  • Technology
  • Management & Leadership
  • Finance & Accounting

Keywords

  • Playwright
  • TypeScript
  • Automation Testing
  • Quality Engineering
  • Automation Frameworks
  • Java
  • Python
  • Selenium
  • API Testing
  • Rest Assured
  • Database Testing
  • SQL
  • Offshore Resource Leadership
  • Financial Technology
  • Transformation Initiative
  • Delivery Squads
  • AI-Powered Automation
  • Mobile Testing
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Quantum Framework
  • JSM Forms
  • JSM
  • Test Scripts
  • Stakeholder Communication

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