Quality Engineer – Automation

Manulife

. Build and evolve automated test frameworks for TypeScript/JavaScript frontend and Backend for Frontend layers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeWaterloo • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$86,100 - CA$136,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining automated test frameworks using JavaScript or TypeScript, with a strong focus on REST API validation, CI/CD integration, and risk-based testing methodologies. Proficient in utilizing AI tools for test authoring and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.

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Automated Test Framework DevelopmentJavaScript/TypeScript ProficiencyREST API TestingCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationAcceptance Criteria Writing (Gherkin)

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingTest Framework MaintenancePerformance TestingRoot Cause AnalysisDefect Lifecycle ManagementTest Data ManagementAccessibility Testing (WCAG 2.x)I18n/l10n Test AutomationApplication Security TestingTest Coverage Traceability

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

PlaywrightGitHub CopilotChatGPTK6JMeterAxe-coreDequeAzure Cloud Services

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQBCSTE

Industry Keywords

BankingFinancial ServicesRegulated IndustriesCompliance ControlsData Privacy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudJavaJavaScriptJMeterSpringSpring BootSpringBootTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and evolve automated test frameworks for TypeScript/JavaScript frontend and Backend for Frontend layers
Build automated coverage across functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, performance, accessibility, and reliability testing
Use exploratory or manual testing where automation provides insufficient coverage or ROI
Use AI tools to accelerate test authoring and coverage
Validate REST APIs across BFF and backend service layers, including contracts, authentication flows, error handling, and integration points
Identify, document, and resolve defects with developers
Perform root cause analysis on test failures
Support performance benchmarking, accessibility audits, security reviews, and EN/FR bilingual coverage
Embed with agile squads from story refinement through release
Write and refine acceptance criteria in Gherkin format and maintain risk-based test plans with traceable automated coverage
Participate in code reviews and advocate for testability, quality engineering best practices, and shift-left principles
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, including PR gates, regression gates, and continuous feedback loops
Support production monitoring and feature flag validation as shift-right practices mature
Create and manage test data with awareness of masking and environment parity requirements
Improve test efficiency, coverage, and delivery speed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3+ years building and maintaining automated test frameworks across web, API, and integration layers
Strong proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript
Hands-on Playwright test authoring, debugging, and framework maintenance
Experience testing REST APIs, including contracts, authentication flows, error scenarios, and service integrations
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, including PR gates, regression runs, and continuous feedback loops
Understanding of risk-based testing, defect lifecycle management, and root cause analysis
Experience writing structured acceptance criteria, such as Gherkin
Experience translating acceptance criteria into automated test coverage
Experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT to produce test artifacts, with judgment in reviewing and owning the output
Professional proficiency in English, written and verbal
Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience (preferred)
Experience with scalable test automation frameworks, such as Page Object Model, shared fixtures, and service layer utilities (preferred)
Experience with Java and testing Spring Boot services (preferred)
Familiarity with k6 or JMeter (preferred)
Experience validating accessibility requirements against WCAG 2.x/AODA standards using tools such as axe-core or Deque (preferred)
Experience with i18n/l10n test automation and bilingual string key, formatting, and hardcoded-string validation (preferred)
Exposure to application security testing, including authorization models, injection testing, and OWASP Top 10 (preferred)
Experience in banking, financial services, or regulated industries, including audit trails, compliance controls, data privacy, and test coverage traceability (preferred)
Familiarity with Azure cloud services and cloud-based test environments (preferred)
Experience contributing to QE guilds, shared frameworks, or cross-team quality practices (preferred)
Professional certification such as ISTQB or CSTE (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible environment supporting learning, growth, well-being, and inclusion
Health, dental, mental health, and vision coverage
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans, including pension
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days in Canada
Statutory leaves of absence
Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance