Principal Automation Engineer, Fixed-Term - Engineering - Toronto

WHY DEPT?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

This is a 3 month fixed term salaried contract, located in Ontario Canada. Preferably in Toronto.

About You:

THE ROLE

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Enhance and drive QA process improvements across projects.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• 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.
• Experience with task management in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with AWS CI/CD processes and DevOps practices is a plus.
  
  
  

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

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 Certified B Corp since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.
• Tons of Office perks in our Toronto office! Enjoy biweekly breakfasts and lunches, tons of free snacks, and of course team events on the regular!
  
  

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:

DEPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.