CGI is one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world, and they are seeking a Junior Automation Tester to join their quality engineering team. The role involves supporting the design, development, and execution of automated test scripts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software releases.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, and execution of automated test scripts for web, mobile, and/or enterprise applications
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing test automation frameworks under guidance from senior team members
- Execute manual test cases where required and help transition suitable scenarios into automation
- Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Log, track, and retest defects using defect management tools, ensuring clear documentation and reproducibility
- Validate application functionality across multiple environments, browsers, devices, or configurations
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria
- Contribute to test status reporting, highlighting progress, risks, and blockers in a timely manner
- Follow established testing standards, processes, and best practices while continuously seeking improvement
- Learn and apply secure, accessible, and performance-aware testing principles as part of quality delivery
Skills
- Bachelor's degree, diploma, or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 0–3 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance
- Foundational knowledge of software testing concepts, including test cases, test plans, and defect lifecycle
- Basic understanding or hands-on exposure to test automation tools or frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, etc.)
- Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar)
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Eagerness to learn, take feedback constructively, and grow within a collaborative team environment
Company Overview
CGI is an IT and business consulting services firm that offers consulting, cyber security, cloud, and IT services. It was founded in 1976, and is headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cgi.com.