Technical Lead – Test Automation

Job Title: Technical Lead – Test Automation (JavaScript/NodeJS)

Location: Vancouver, BC (Onsite – 5 days/week)

Compensation: Up to CAD 130K per annum

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Technical Lead with strong expertise in JavaScript/NodeJS and test automation. This is not a managerial role — we’re looking for someone deeply technical who codes and automates tests daily while leading and mentoring a team technically. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a passion for quality, and experience driving automation initiatives end-to-end.

Must Have Qualifications

• 12–15 years of total experience in software development and test automation
• Proven hands-on experience in test automation and execution
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/NodeJS
• Solid understanding of test automation design architecture
• Strong exposure to test frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Ability to analyze requirements, design test cases for automation, and interpret test results
• Exceptional logical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in Web application automation
• Prior experience technically leading or driving a small QA/SDET teamGood to Have

• Working knowledge of Java or Python
• Experience with mobile app automation (iOS, Android, Native)
• Familiarity with Jest or similar frameworks
• Understanding of CI/CD integration and DevOps practicesKey Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the overall test automation strategy and framework across multiple projects
• Lead, mentor, and guide QA engineers in automation best practices, frameworks, and methodologies
• Implement and optimize automated test scripts using relevant tools and technologies
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing and delivery
• Monitor and analyze test results, providing detailed reports and metrics to stakeholders
• Evaluate and adopt new tools, techniques, and methodologies to enhance test efficiency and quality
• Act as the Automation Point of Contact (POC) for assigned automation initiatives
• Collaborate closely with QA, product, and engineering teams to align automation efforts with product goals
• Contribute directly to automation code development, maintenance, and enhancement
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, design patterns, and automation best practices
• Proactively identify technical blockers, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and drive issue resolution
• Continuously improve test coverage, test reliability, and automation ROI
• Deliver timely updates, plans, and reports on automation status and progress
• Produce clear, actionable, and reproducible bug reports and communicate blockers effectively

Ideal Candidate Traits:

A passionate, detail-oriented, and technically strong professional who enjoys hands-on coding, mentoring peers, and driving automation excellence. You thrive in a collaborative environment and take full ownership of automation outcomes.