Principal Automation Engineer, Fixed-Term - Engineering - Toronto

4-8 years of experience in QA automation or similar roles.

Proficiency in automation tools such as Cypress, JMeter, and Postman,

particularly Cypress

Strong knowledge of TypeScript, SQL/DB, and Jira.

Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities.

Superior problem-solving and communication skills.

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our  benefits package:

15 days holiday (per annum, pro rata)

10 paid sick days off, not pro rata

A flexible, hybrid working policy

Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®

A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is essential for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through the development and execution of automated tests. As a QA Automation Engineer, you will lead test strategies, create test frameworks, and play a key role in mentoring junior QA engineers. Your expertise will help drive significant improvements in our QA processes, enhancing our overall product development life cycle. Ideal candidates will have a mastery of Cypress, Javascript and Typescript.

Lead the design and implementation of test strategies and plans.

Develop, execute, and maintain automated test frameworks.

Mentor and guide QA engineers in best practices and methodologies.

Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality standards are met.