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Overview Join a Challenger. Being a traditional bank just isnt our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians. How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. If youre passionate about redefining the future of bankingwhile having funthis could be your next big opportunity. Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada''''s Challenger Bank, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Banks whollyowned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich peoples lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes Worlds Best Banks list since 2021. Equitable Interview As we continue to scale our team, candidates selected for our comprehensive interview process may be considered for a different level either higher or lower based on their interview performance. This equitable hiring approach allows us to ensure that talented individuals from a variety of industries are set up for longterm success within EQBs dynamic, growing environment. Our goal is to support candidates in building lasting careers, rather than relying solely on perceived experience. The hiring committee will thoughtfully assess each candidates skills and potential, and adjust the level of the role as needed to create the best possible fit. Purpose of Job As a Senior Quality Engineer , you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test strategies, focusing on automation, scalability, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams across engineering, product, and business to embed quality at every stage of the software development lifecycle. In addition to handson testing responsibilities, you will mentor junior engineers, support test infrastructure improvements, and serve as a key quality advocate within the team. Accountability The incumbent reports to the Manager, Quality Engineering and works closely with Lead Quality Engineers and Development Managers. They are expected to provide regular updates on test execution, automation progress, and quality metrics, and raise potential risks to timelines or quality standards. The incumbent will act as a senior quality expert, supporting and guiding team members on best practices, tools, and test coverage strategy. Main Activities Design and implement scalable automation frameworks and reusable test components across UI, API, and mobile platforms. Lead the quality planning effort on complex features and integrations, ensuring riskbased test coverage. Collaborate with development teams to embed quality early through testdriven and behaviordriven development practices. Create and maintain CI/CDintegrated automated test pipelines and tooling for continuous feedback. Drive improvements in the teams quality engineering practices, tooling, and documentation. Partner with Lead QE to define test scope, provide estimates, and contribute to risk assessments. Act as the primary contact for defect triage, rootcause analysis, and datadriven quality reporting. Own and drive nonfunctional testing initiatives such as integration testing and contribute to performance and resiliency testing as needed. Mentor and support junior QEs by reviewing test cases, automation code, and providing feedback. Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions from a testability and quality standpoint. Escalate quality issues with context and solutions to the QE Manager in a timely manner. Contribute to configuration and maintenance of test environments and data sets. Support UAT activities by coordinating testing efforts, reproducing issues, and ensuring test traceability. Qualifications And Skill Set 6+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering or Test Automation roles. 3+ years of experience in UI and API automation using tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber (BDD), Postman, and JavaScript/Javabased frameworks. University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical degree or equivalent experience is required. Solid handson experience in microservices testing and test strategies around service contracts, API gateways, and distributed systems. Handson to mobile testing frameworks such as Appium and test automation for iOS and Android. Strong programming skills in Java and/or JavaScript, with the ability to debug and build automation solutions from scratch. Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, CI/CD practices, DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps/GitHub) Develop and maintain quality metrics, reporting on test coverage, defect trends, and automation effectiveness. Working knowledge of service virtualization tools (e.g., Parasoft/Smartbear/IBM Rational Tester), and log analysis platforms (e.g., Kibana, Splunk). Proficient in writing SQL queries and validating backend database transactions. Comfortable working across Agile delivery models, with strong awareness of insprint testing and shiftleft approaches. Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr/TestRail/Xray, and test management best practices. Additional Nice To Have Skills Experience with Temenos, VisionPlus or other core banking platforms. Experience working with test data management tools like Delphix or CA TDM. Exposure to cloudnative architectures, containerization (Docker). Familiarity with performance, accessibility, and security testing tools is a plus. Job Complexities / Thinking Challenges Ability to balance handson testing responsibilities with test planning and coordination of midsize initiatives. Must operate independently on test scope, implementation decisions, and automation priorities. Be proactive in identifying technical and functional gaps and recommending quality improvements. Demonstrate strong problemsolving skills when dealing with integration issues or systemic defects. Must be able to mentor and lead by influence, even if not directly managing team members. What we offer [For fulltime permanent roles] Competitive discretionary bonus Market leading RRSP match program Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits Employee Share Purchase Plan Maternity/Parental topup while you care for your little one Generous vacation policy and personal days Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Banks additional office space located at 220025 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON . Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyones diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well. We commit to providing a barrierfree recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position. We cant wait to get to know you! Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at EQ Bank | Equitable Bank by 2x Get notified about new Senior Quality Engineer jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada . #J-18808-Ljbffr