RQ00247 – Automation Developer – Intermediate

Client: Metrolinx – RQ00247

We are seeking an experienced Automation Developer – Intermediate with strong expertise in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, and Quality Engineering. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks, performing performance testing, working in Agile/Scrum environments, and implementing automated and performance testing within CI/CD pipelines. The successful candidate will identify automation opportunities, design and execute automated QA tests, investigate software defects, and collaborate with QA analysts, software developers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Role Snapshot

• Job Title: RQ00247 – Automation Developer – Intermediate
• Client: Metrolinx
• Work Location: 277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 2X4, Canada
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• End Date: July 2, 2027
• Business Days: 130.00
• Hours: 7.25 hours per day
• Job Type: Contract
  
  

Must Have

• 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, or Quality Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
• 3+ years of hands-on performance testing experience.
• 5+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience implementing automated and performance testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience testing cloud-hosted applications, preferably on Microsoft Azure.
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with K6.
  
  

Description

The Automation Developer will be responsible for identifying automation opportunities, designing and executing automated QA tests, developing test automation scripts, utilizing automation frameworks, investigating software issues, and collaborating with QA analysts and software developers to identify and implement effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Design and execute QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
• Design and write test automation scripts.
• Utilize test automation frameworks.
• Investigate problems in software identified as a result of testing.
• Work with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions.
  
  

General Skills

• Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
• Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware, and software.
• Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service, or business processes.
• Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflows and creating relevant documentation.
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end users to develop the best automation solutions.
• A team player with a track record of meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities, and demonstrating client relationship management experience.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid.
• Onsite Requirement: 3 days onsite, subject to Hiring Manager (HM) discretion.
• Public Sector Experience: Preferred.
  
  

How to Apply

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, kindly send the following mandatory documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Mandatory Documents

• Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
• Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory)
• Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory)
• Visa Status (Mandatory)
• LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
  
  

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Additional Information

• Work Model: Hybrid.
• Onsite Requirement: 3 days per week, subject to Hiring Manager discretion.
• Public Sector Experience: Preferred.
  
  

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