Automation Engineer

Job Description

#### Job Description

**Automation Engineer**

**Location:** Toronto \| Hybrid

**About the Role**

We are looking for a **developer-first Automation Engineer** who combines software development, test automation, AI, and DevOps skills to improve the quality and delivery of complex enterprise applications.

You will work hands-on with application workflows, build automated testing solutions, develop CI/CD pipelines, and use AI-powered tools to improve test generation, regression analysis, and engineering productivity.

**What You'll Do**

* Learn and understand complex application workflows through hands-on testing and analysis.
* Automate manual and regression testing using Python and modern automation frameworks.
* Analyse application outputs to identify defects, regressions, and unexpected behaviour.
* Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated quality gates, and deployment workflows.
* Develop internal automation tools, frameworks, and reusable testing utilities.
* Use AI coding assistants, LLMs, and agentic frameworks to accelerate automation and testing.
* Support containerised environments, infrastructure automation, and artifact management.
* Collaborate with developers, testers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.
* Continuously improve test coverage, reliability, and engineering processes.

**What You'll Need**

* 2--4 years of experience in software development, test automation, or a similar engineering role.
* Strong Python skills, preferably with pytest, pandas, and NumPy.
* Strong SQL and relational database experience.
* Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
* Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Windsurf.
* Strong Git and software development practices.
* Experience working with complex enterprise applications or business-critical systems.
* Comfortable with hands-on testing, debugging, and detailed data analysis.

**Nice to Have**

* Experience with LLMs or agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, AutoGen, or CrewAI.
* C++, C#/.NET, or Java experience.
* Docker, Ansible, Linux/Unix scripting, or infrastructure-as-code experience.
* Experience with messaging, APIs, distributed systems, or enterprise integrations.
* Performance testing experience with tools such as k6, JMeter, or Locust.

**Technology Environment:**Python \| C++ \| C#/.NET \| Java \| SQL \| pytest \| GitHub Actions \| Jenkins \| Docker \| Ansible \| Git \| Oracle/SQL Server \| LLM/AI Tools

**Why Join?**

* Build automation for complex, business-critical technology.
* Take ownership of AI, testing, and DevOps initiatives.
* Work with modern engineering and AI tools.
* Gain broad exposure to enterprise technology.
* Grow your technical skills in a collaborative engineering environment.
* Competitive compensation, professional development, and comprehensive benefits.