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Senior Automation Engineer

Scotiabank

Toronto, ON

Senior Automation Engineer

Scotiabank

Toronto, ON
 
Salary: Information not available
 

 

 

 

Requisition ID: 244768

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

 

Purpose:

Contributes to the overall success of Core Banking Engineering globally ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

 

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

  • Manages the entire testing process, from creating strategies and plans to overseeing execution, defect management and reporting.
  • Ensure that test automation coverage is maintained throughout the delivery cycle
  • Review and own test automation packages
  • Assist in both manual testing and automation testing
  • Assist in maintaining and updating existing automation package for each release
  • Assist in building automate script for new feature/new function
  • Write details test cases, test scenarios and feature files covering functional, regression, integration and end to end cases
  • Work closely with tech team to define overall testing approach and perform acceptance testing to validate business requirements in rapid iterations
  • Tracking and troubleshooting automation software bugs and investigating the cause
  • Working closely with deliverable team on planning and prioritizing testing activities including new test cases and automating existing testing case
  • Execute automated/manual test cases, analyze test results, identify and resolve bugs
  • Tracking and troubleshooting automation software bugs and investigation the cause
  • Help conduct regression testing when needed
  • Work closely with the production support team in maintaining and enhancing the production regression package on Selenium through Windows Virtual machine

 

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if you have:

  • 3+ years of experience in a test lead role
  • 5+ years of Test Automation experience
  • 7+ years of hands-on QA testing experience
  • University or College degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related tech field.
  • Advance level of expertise in manual and automated software testing or QA roles
  • Strong understanding of test automation best practices such as test data management, test environment configuration and assertion strategies
  • Good understanding of automation system and databases
  • Solid experience with one or more automation testing tools (e.g. Selenium, Robot framework, karate and Cucumber)
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g. Java, Python or web-based technologies)
  • Understanding of testing protocols
  • Know-how of different types of testing methods like white box and black box testing
  • Experience doing deep analysis work in collaborative Agile software development teams
  • Understanding of Agile frameworks/techniques – Kanban and Scrum
  • Working knowledge of collaboration tools such as Confluence, Jira and Mural
  • Strong communication in English (both written/verbal) and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented
  • Ability to interact with cross-functional teams.
  • Good analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work 3 – 4 days onsite per week

 

What's in it for you?

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
  • Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements. 
  • Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. 
  • Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
  • Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

 

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

rochelle.mendonca@scotiabank.com

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

About Scotiabank

The Scotiabank Veterans Network (SVN) is committed to supporting veterans, reservists, and military spouses by recognizing and valuing their unique skills and experiences. As a military-friendly employer, Scotiabank actively promotes the integration of veterans into civilian careers by offering a wide range of employment opportunities across the Bank.  SVN plays a key role in this effort, leading initiatives such as a mentorship program designed to support both current and transitioning veterans.

The team was instrumental in driving recent enhancements to Scotiabank’s reservist leave policy and organized the inaugural Valour and Vision Expo in Q4 2024, where industry leaders pledged to support veterans entering the civilian workforce.  In February 2025, Scotiabank proudly served as the lead Banking Sponsor of the Invictus Games, an international multi-sport event that aids in the rehabilitation of wounded, injured, and ill service members—both active and retired.

Additionally, SVN hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including leadership symposiums and annual Remembrance Day ceremonies, to honor and support the military community.