Principal Quality Engineer

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

. Design, execute, and maintain functional, integration, end-to-end, and customer-focused test suites .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaSenior💰 CA$96,557 - CA$128,743 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test automation and quality engineering, with a strong focus on developing scalable solutions using Python and Robot Framework. Proven ability to integrate AI-assisted tools into the software development lifecycle and lead quality practices across teams.

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Test AutomationPython ProgrammingRobot FrameworkAI-Assisted Engineering ToolsContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery

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Hard Skills

Test Suite DesignAutomation Library DevelopmentAPI TestingWeb Application TestingIntegration TestingEnd-to-End TestingAutomation Strategy ImplementationQuality Engineering PracticesAI-Based Application TestingCloud Platform Knowledge

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentorshipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitHub CopilotCI/CD PipelinesAI-Assisted Tools

Industry Keywords

Quality EngineeringSoftware Development LifecycleEnterprise-Scale SolutionsIntelligent AutomationGovernment Security Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FluxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, execute, and maintain functional, integration, end-to-end, and customer-focused test suites
Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation solutions using Python and Robot Framework
Develop reusable automation libraries, frameworks, and test components
Automate testing for APIs, web applications, integrations, backend services, and end-to-end workflows
Integrate automated testing into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
Define and implement automation strategies based on risk, business value, and maintainability
Improve the reliability, coverage, efficiency, and execution speed of automation
Lead quality engineering practices throughout the agentic and AI-assisted software development lifecycle
Use AI-assisted tools to accelerate test design, script development, issue analysis, and reporting
Validate AI-generated test scenarios, automation code, and recommendations before production use
Develop testing approaches for AI-based applications, agents, and autonomous workflows
Collaborate with architects, developers, product teams, and stakeholders to build quality into the software development lifecycle from the outset
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and standards for automation, quality engineering, and AI-assisted testing practices
Perform coding, design, build, support, and operations for the Group’s platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering
At least 8 years of hands-on experience in test automation, quality engineering, software test development, or software development, implementing enterprise-scale solutions
At least 2 years of experience using AI-assisted engineering tools, such as GitHub Copilot
At least 2 years of experience applying modern practices that integrate AI into the software development lifecycle
Knowledge of cloud platforms
Experience integrating intelligent automation into quality engineering and continuous integration and continuous delivery processes
Ability to work legally in Canada at the time of application (preference will be given to Canadian citizens or permanent residents)
Candidates must meet government security requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

15% performance-based compensation
Various hybrid work options
Three to four weeks of vacation
Office closure period
Shorter summer Fridays
Meeting-free Fridays
Training programs
Workshops
Language training
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Wellness initiatives
Mental health support
Fitness programs
Volunteer activities
Corporate social responsibility programs
Relocation assistance available to eligible candidates
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Work-life balance