QA Automation Engineer – SmartBear & Playwright

Build effective test automation that helps deliver reliable, high-quality technology through complex application modernization.

The Role

Capco is looking for a QA Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in SmartBear TestComplete and Playwright to support a major application modernization initiative.

You’ll focus on building, maintaining and executing automated tests that help ensure applications continue to perform reliably as legacy technology, dependencies and supporting components are upgraded. Working across Java/Spring applications, Linux and Windows environments, you’ll combine practical automation expertise with established software quality assurance methodologies.

This is an intermediate-level, hands-on QA role where you’ll work closely with developers and wider technology teams to identify issues early, strengthen automated test coverage and support the delivery of reliable software throughout the development lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Build, maintain and execute automated tests using SmartBear TestComplete, ReadyAPI and Playwright across application modernization and testing activities.
• Create functional, integration and regression test automation to validate application behaviour, identify defects and maintain quality throughout technology upgrades.
• Test Java applications built with Spring and Spring Boot across Linux and Windows environments, using Linux shell scripting where required.
• Collaborate with developers and technology teams throughout the Agile lifecycle, contributing to quality from design and development through testing, deployment and production release.
• Investigate, document and track defects while maintaining test assets and supporting reliable releases using relevant test management, source-control and delivery tooling.

What We’re Looking For

• 5–6 years of software quality assurance experience, including hands-on test automation experience using SmartBear TestComplete and related SmartBear tooling such as ReadyAPI.
• Proficiency with Playwright, with practical experience building, maintaining and executing automated tests.
• Demonstrated understanding of software QA methodologies, tools and processes, with experience working throughout an Agile software development lifecycle.
• Experience testing Java applications built with Spring/Spring Boot, alongside Linux and Linux shell scripting and exposure to both Linux and MS Windows host environments.
• Experience validating data using relational databases including Oracle, MS SQL Server and DB2, with exposure to T-SQL and stored procedures, plus tools such as Git, GitLab and Nexus.

Bonus Points For

• Experience testing applications written in Python, JavaScript, React or Node.js.
• Experience using TestRail or similar test management tools.
• Experience with Selenium or comparable test automation frameworks.
• Experience with or knowledge of AWS.
• A university degree or college diploma in computer science, quality assurance management, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

Benefits

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• Comprehensive Benefits Coverage – 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance effective from Day 1 of employment.
• Retirement Savings Program – Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with the option of receiving a matching employer contribution.
• Virtual Health Care & Support – Company-paid virtual health care and Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available to employees and their dependents/partners.
• Family & Wellness Support – Parental Leave Top-Up, a New Parent Gift and fitness reimbursement to support health and well-being.
• Career Development – A Business Coach from Day 1, providing personalized one-on-one coaching to support career growth, accelerate development and help you achieve your professional goals at Capco.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition

At Capco, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support and enhance several parts of talent acquisition. This includes using AI-enabled features within LinkedIn to help source potential candidates, speeding up routine recruitment communications such as emails and creating compelling and brand-aligned job postings that accurately reflect role requirements, and AI-scheduling applications to improve the efficiency of interview coordination.

AI is used as a support tool only. All hiring decisions are made by talent acquisition and hiring teams.

Why This Role Is Open

We are currently hiring for this role due to an existing or newly created vacancy within our organization. This position is open as part of our ongoing business needs, and we are actively reviewing applications to fill this role with a qualified candidate who can make an immediate impact.