Test Automation Specialist, AI & Quality Engineering

Who We Are

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with.

Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing.

As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for experienced Test Automation Specialists who are passionate about modern engineering practices and excited about how AI is changing the way software is tested and delivered.

This is not a traditional QA role. We’re looking for hands-on technologists who can design and build scalable automation solutions, work comfortably with modern development frameworks, and apply AI technologies in practical ways to improve testing, quality, and engineering productivity.

If you’re someone who likes experimenting with new technology, building automation rather than simply executing tests, and finding smarter ways to solve complex quality challenges, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a Test Automation Specialist, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing frameworks and solutions.

• Build automated tests for web applications, APIs, services, and data-driven solutions.

• Apply AI technologies and AI-assisted development/testing tools to accelerate test creation, improve coverage, analyze failures, generate test scenarios, and enhance overall testing efficiency.

• Work with modern automation technologies such as Playwright, Selenium, Python, Java, JavaScript, and PySpark.

• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.

• Develop reusable testing components, utilities, frameworks, and supporting tools.

• Collaborate closely with developers, architects, product teams, and delivery teams to build quality into the development lifecycle.

• Analyze test results and application behaviour to identify defects, patterns, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Explore emerging AI and automation technologies and help determine how they can be applied effectively in real-world delivery environments.

• Contribute to automation standards, engineering practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you bring:

• 5+ years of professional experience in software testing, test automation, software development, or a closely related engineering discipline.

• Strong hands-on experience designing and developing automated testing solutions and frameworks.

• Practical experience with modern automation technologies such as:

  • Playwright

  • Selenium

  • Python

  • Java

  • JavaScript / TypeScript

  • PySpark

• Demonstrated hands-on experience using AI technologies, not simply theoretical knowledge or familiarity with AI concepts.

• Experience applying AI or GenAI tools to software engineering, quality engineering, test automation, or related technical workflows.

• Experience testing APIs, web applications, data pipelines, integrations, or distributed applications.

• Experience incorporating automated testing into CI/CD and DevOps environments.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose complex automation and application issues.

• A continuous-learning mindset and genuine interest in experimenting with emerging technologies.

Nice to Have

Experience with any of the following would be considered an asset:

• Enterprise test automation platforms such as Tricentis Tosca or Testim

• AI-assisted or AI-driven testing platforms

• API automation and testing

• Performance or load testing

• Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud

• Containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

• CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI

• Data engineering or data quality testing

• Accessibility, security, or performance testing

• Experience working in Agile product or delivery teams

What Will Set You Apart

We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate how they have actually used AI in their work. That might include using AI to:

• Generate or improve automated test cases

• Accelerate automation script development

• Generate synthetic test data

• Analyze test failures and logs

• Identify gaps in test coverage

• Develop intelligent testing utilities or agents

• Assist with code reviews or automation maintenance

• Test AI-enabled applications, LLMs, or AI workflows

• Incorporate LLM APIs or AI services directly into automation solutions

We’re less interested in whether you can explain what AI could do and more interested in hearing about what you’ve built, tested, automated, or improved with it.

Work With Us

At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.

PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.