QA Automation Engineer – SmartBear & Playwright

Canada - Toronto · CAD 92,000-118,000 · 5-6 years experience · Posted Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

Capco is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to support a major application modernization initiative.
The role focuses on building, maintaining, and executing automated tests to ensure reliable performance during technology upgrades.
You will work within an intermediate-level, hands-on capacity alongside developers and technology teams throughout the Agile lifecycle.

Build, maintain, and execute automated tests using SmartBear TestComplete, ReadyAPI, and Playwright.
Create functional, integration, and regression test automation to validate application behavior.
Identify defects and maintain quality throughout technology upgrades.
Test Java applications built with Spring and Spring Boot across Linux and Windows environments.
Utilize Linux shell scripting for testing activities.
Collaborate with developers and technology teams throughout the Agile lifecycle.
Contribute to quality from design and development through testing, deployment, and production release.
Investigate, document, and track defects.
Maintain test assets and support reliable releases using test management, source-control, and delivery tooling.

5–6 years of software quality assurance experience.
Hands-on test automation experience using SmartBear TestComplete and ReadyAPI.
Proficiency with Playwright, including building, maintaining, and executing automated tests.
Demonstrated understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Experience working throughout an Agile software development lifecycle.
Experience testing Java applications built with Spring/Spring Boot.
Experience with Linux and Linux shell scripting.
Exposure to both Linux and MS Windows host environments.
Experience validating data using relational databases including Oracle, MS SQL Server, and DB2.
Experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, Git, GitLab, and Nexus.

Experience testing applications written in Python, JavaScript, React, or Node.js.
Experience using TestRail or similar test management tools.
Experience with Selenium or comparable test automation frameworks.
Experience with or knowledge of AWS.
University degree or college diploma in computer science, quality assurance management, or equivalent.

100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance effective from Day 1
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with matching employer contribution option
Company-paid virtual health care
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Parental Leave Top-Up
New Parent Gift
Fitness reimbursement
Business Coach from Day 1
Continuous learning, training, and industry certifications

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