QA Automation Manager

What we need: Corpay  is currently looking to hire a qualified QA Automation Manager with great technical skills for our Corporate Payments division. This position falls under our Corpay Cross Border line of business and is located in Toronto, ON. In this role, you will work closely with the QA Team, Development and PM teams to maintain a top level of quality in software systems.  You will report into the Director of Qulaity Assurance and will have a team of QA Automation Specialists as direct reports. How We Work: As a QA Automation Manager, you will be expected to work in an office environment. Corpay will set you up for success by providing: Assigned workspace in Toronto office Company-issued equipment   Role Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the role will include: Supervising, managing and training QA Automation Specialists Assigning work to QA Automation Specialists, review PRs Reviewing applications and prioritize areas to be automated Reviewing regression test cases and ensuring that the steps and validation points are clear and ready to be automated Maintaining and prioritizing automation backlog Developing automated test frameworks and suites on UI, API and Integration levels of testing Integrating automated tests into pipelines and ensure that the tests are executed automatically and on-schedule Implementing and enhancing test automation frameworks and tools to better support the team's automation effort Investigating and diagnosing test automation issues, identify root causes, design and implement solutions Helping identify weaknesses and problem areas in the software application Suggesting automated software test procedures, maintaining and improving the Test Case management tool, integration with Jira and Automation software Recommending innovative ideas to automate to reduce manual effort and increase the code coverage. Reviewing performance of reports, set goals and provide feedback Leading the development and execution of AI-driven test automation strategies to improve software quality, accelerate release cycles, and increase test coverage across web, mobile, API, and cloud-based applications. Evaluating, implementing, and optimizing AI-powered testing solutions for intelligent test generation, self-healing automation, predictive defect detection, and risk-based testing within Agile and DevOps environments. Managing and mentoring QA teams, establishing best practices for leveraging generative AI, machine learning, and advanced automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness Overseeing the validation and quality assurance of AI-enabled applications and models, ensuring accuracy, reliability and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. Driving continuous improvement through data-driven quality insights, utilizing AI-generated analytics, test metrics, and defect trends to identify risks, optimize testing processes, and improve overall product quality Demonstrating technical leadership and act as a mentor for the other test team members. Acting as a tireless promoter for test excellence and test automation.   Qualifications & Skills Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a management role, leading automation efforts 8+ years of experience automating tests in such areas as unit, functional, integration, user interface, performance and scalability testing 8+ years of experience with manual tests in such areas as functional, regression, integration, user interface, performance and scalability testing Ability to prioritize work with a focus on deadlines and deliverables Good team player with ability to solve complex tasks and recognize and escalate risks without supervision Demonstrate a high level of productivity, responsibility, and influence (from previous positions) Solid experience implementing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and tools (eg. Selenium 2 , Selenium 3, Selenium Grid ,  Playwright , SoapUI, Browser Stack, QuickTest Professional, Rational Functional Tester, SilkTest, Visual Studio Test Professional , Eclipse , TestNG , Maven , JUnit) Experience designing and implementing load and performance tests Experience in writing SQL queries and scripts Experience in Subversion, GIT, Jenkins along with Continuous Integration best practices Experience with Automated testing of SOAP and REST APIs Experience in Java , Javascript, C#, VB, HTML, CSS Experience testing Software as a Service (SaaS) based products and payments industry knowledge is a strong plus Experience in working in an agile software development team using Scrum Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and inter-personal skills Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent   Benefits & Perks Comprehensive Benefits Package including, Medical, Dental, Vision and Paramedical benefits, as of day one Optional company match RRSP program Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide Time-off including major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time Discounted gym membership rate Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes   Pay Transparency   The expected salary range for this position is CAD $130,000 – $160,000 based on the candidate’s work location. This range reflects a good faith estimate of the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final offer will be determined based on job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable market conditions. Compensation may vary based on geographic location and will be confirmed during the hiring process. Additional compensation and benefits, including incentive programs, health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits (where applicable), may also be provided.