Lead QA Automation Engineer (Transportation System sphere)

Company Background

Our client is a Canadian technology company specializing in software solutions for public transportation and municipal mobility services. As part of a larger global group, they offer intelligent transportation systems that include scheduling, route optimization, asset management, and communication tools. Their solutions are trusted by over 80 transit agencies across North America to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs by 1-5% compared to alternative systems. The company is known for its long-term strategic partnerships and innovative, scalable solutions designed to adapt to changing service needs and ridership patterns. Headquartered in Canada, with teams distributed across North America and Europe, they continue to expand and invest in cloud-native modernization initiatives.

Project Description

The project focuses on the development of a modern cloud-based product to replace an existing legacy solution for public transportation management. It supports vehicle and operator scheduling, route planning, blocking, run cutting, and rostering. The system is built to accommodate changing service rules, ridership patterns, and operational complexity.

Technologies

• TypeScript
• Playwright
• Azure DevOps
• Azure Cloud Services
• SQL Server
• Microservices
• BitBucket
• JMeter
• Postman
• Atlassian Products Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Figma

What You'll Do

• Write, maintain, and improve automated test cases
• Perform code reviews and maintain testing standards across the team
• Support and enhance existing test automation codebase
• Collaborate with QA engineers to accelerate product delivery through testing
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects
• Contribute to the shared domain knowledge, engineering practices, and QA tools usage
• Mentor and coach team members on automation best practices and technical approaches
• Communicate directly with the client (via email and phone)
• Maintain a high level of quality, detail orientation, and professionalism
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and cross-functional collaboration

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in automation testing
• Proven experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks
• Strong proficiency with TypeScript, Azure Cloud Services, and SQL Server
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and API test automation
• Experience with performance testing tools and methodologies
• Skilled in using tools such as Playwright, JMeter, Postman, and Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with Agile software development processes
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to guide and mentor other team members
• Detail-oriented with a passion for software quality and continuous improvement
• English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher (spoken and written)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

What Do We Offer

The global benefits package includes:

• Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth;
• Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts;
• Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development;
• Internal startup incubator;
• Health insurance;
• English courses;
• Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle;
• Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities;
• Referral program for bringing in new talent;
• Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.