Company Description

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. The company operates across various business domains, including currency production, border security, civil identity, driver identification and vehicle information, excise control, lottery and charitable gaming.

Our 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally.

At CBN we seek long-term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• An industry-leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees;
• Best-in-class health, medical, and life insurance benefits;
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
• Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.

Job Description

Internal Job Title: Test Automation Developer

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Location: Ottawa, ON

Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary

As an Test Automation Developer in our Driver & Vehicle group, you will play a crucial role building cloud-hosted web applications in our newly formed DevOps Product Team. We are looking for an Automation Tester with a strong background in frontend development and test automation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modern UI frameworks and automated testing tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium-with a preference for Playwright. You will work closely with frontend engineers to ensure high-quality, user-centric web applications through robust and maintainable test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end automated test suites for modern web applications.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to align testing strategies with UI/UX design and functionality.
• Build and maintain test automation frameworks using Playwright (preferred), Cypress, or Selenium.
• Write clean, maintainable test code in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Perform exploratory, regression, and visual testing to ensure application quality.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and work with developers to resolve them efficiently.
• Contribute to frontend quality standards and advocate for testability in UI design.

Qualifications

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related) or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience
• ISTQB certification (asset)
• Knowledge of the following:
• Component testing, visual regression testing, accessibility testing
• REST APIs and how frontend application/backend service interaction

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Test Automation (strong focus on frontend)
• Frontend development experience (asset)
• Exposure to performance testing (asset)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments (asset)

Technical Environment

• Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, HTMl, CSS
• Frontend Frameworks: React, Angular or Vue.js
• Test Frameworks: Playwright (preferred), Cypress or Selenium

Soft Skills and Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
• Analysis, problem solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication, teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Self-directed

Mandatory Requirements

• Language: Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Location: ability to work on-site as required
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Reliability (Level I) personal security clearance

Additional Information

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive, barrier free selection process, we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position, you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization, and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success, and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.