Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineer

We are currently looking for a Medior Test Automation Engineer to join a large-scale IT modernization program within a federal organization. This is a long-term mission where you will play a key role in ensuring software quality within a complex, microservices-based environment.

Start Date: ASAP - long term assignement

Location: Hybrid (partly remote)

Language: French + English

Context

You will contribute to the redevelopment of a business-critical application as part of a strategic transformation from a monolithic system to a modern microservices architecture.

The application has similarities with:

• Banking systems (payments, accounts, reimbursements)
• Accounting platforms

Your Role

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites
• Create and manage test datasets
• Execute tests within the TAF environment
• Collaborate closely with analysts and developers from the start of each user story
• Contribute to test automation strategy, tooling, and architecture
• Report on software quality to stakeholders
• Coach and support colleagues in testing practices

Key Responsibilities

• Define test plans and document results
• Clarify functional and non-functional requirements
• Ensure high-quality delivery across teams
• Align with central QA & Control guidelines

Requirements

Functional & Methodological

• Minimum 5 years of experience in test automation
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies (ISTQB or equivalent preferred)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in English + French (mandatory)
• Proven experience in coaching within testing

Technical Skills

• Gherkin + Playwright or Selenium
• BDD tools (e.g. Cucumber)
• XRAY, JIRA, Confluence
• Strong programming skills (preferably Java)
• Knowledge of JavaScript, JSON, XML, OpenAPI, Angular, Spring Boot, HTML
• API testing (Postman, SoapUI, or automated via Java/Spring Boot)
• Understanding of API concepts (idempotency, versioning, pagination, error handling, DLQ, etc.)
• Experience with message queues (ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ)
• Strong SQL and database knowledge
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Kubernetes, GitLab, ArgoCD, Helm, etc.)

Nice to Have

• Experience within public sector environments