Test Automation Specialist (Playwright)

Position Description We are seeking an experienced Test Automation Specialist to join our Agile Scrum team in the development of a Payment and Settlement Solution. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test suites for a modern SPA built using Angular and Spring Boot. As part of a cross-functional Agile team, the Test Automation Specialist will collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable software. This role requires strong technical expertise in TypeScript, Playwright, and backend/API testing in complex, high-performance financial systems. This position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days a week in any CGI Atlantic location: Halifax, NS, Moncton or Fredericton, NB, Stratford, PE, or St. John's, NL. Additionally, Reliability clearance is required for this role (must reside in Canada 5+ years to be eligible). Your future duties and responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for Angular-based SPA and Spring Boot backend services
• Implement end-to-end testing using Playwright, simulating complex user interactions
• Develop and execute API tests using tools such as JUnit, RestAssured, or Postman
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
• Collaborate with team members in an Agile Scrum environment—participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Clearly communicate test coverage, results, and defects to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing strategies, frameworks, and processes
• Perform performance and load testing using tools such as JMeter or Gatling to ensure system scalability and reliability

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• 3+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
• Proven expertise in test automation for web applications, with a focus on frontend (Angular) and backend (Spring Boot)
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript for writing automation scripts
• Hands-on experience with Playwright for end-to-end browser automation
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as JUnit and TestNG
• Experience testing RESTful APIs with Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent tools
• Proficiency with Git and version control best practices
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD workflows (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality, testable software
• Nice to have experience in performance testing using JMeter, Gatling, or similar tools
• Nice to have prior experience in financial or payment systems, or other complex domain applications

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.