Astra North Infoteck Inc. - QA Test Automation Developer - Ruby on Rails, Playwright

QA Engineer is needed in Mississauga, Canada.

Client: Astra North Infoteck Inc.

Location: Mississauga, ON, ca

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for web and API applications.
• Create and execute UI automation tests using Playwright, Cypress, or Ruby-based frameworks.
• Develop and maintain API automation tests to validate backend services and integrations.
• Perform database testing using SQL to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Implement and execute performance and load tests using JMeter.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
• Use test reporting tools to provide clear visibility into test coverage and results.
• Monitor application health and performance using New Relic, Splunk, or similar tools.
• Participate in test strategy, planning, and estimation activities.
• Ensure best practices in version control using Git.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.
• Apply strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Work with HTML/CSS for UI validations and front-end test enhancements (plus).

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in Test Automation / QA Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright, Cypress, or Ruby-based automation frameworks.
• Proficient in JavaScript (and/or Ruby).
• Experience in API testing (RESTful services).
• Solid understanding of SQL and database testing.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines.
• Familiarity with application monitoring tools (New Relic, Splunk).
• Strong experience using Git for source control.
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setup.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Ruby on Rails applications.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Location

Mississauga (Hybrid)