Automation Engineer
Toronto, ON / Ontario / Buenos Aires
Engineering – QA and Tools & Services /
Full time /
Remote
WHO WE ARE
At Basis Technologies, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.
We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.
With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Automation Team at Basis Technologies plays a critical role in ensuring the quality,
performance, and reliability of our industry-leading platform, Basis. We build and maintain
scalable, robust test automation frameworks for UI and API layers, enabling fast feedback and
confident releases in a high-volume environment processing over 300 billion daily events.
Working closely with developers, QA analysts, Product Managers and DevOps engineers, we
use tools like Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, and integrate with modern pipelines on AWS
EKS. Our mission is to shift testing left, reduce manual effort, and catch issues before they reach
production - all while continuously improving our automation architecture and practices.
WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE
This role has a strong emphasis on writing and maintaining automated acceptance/regression tests against a web application developed. Other ways you will contribute to the team are by:
- Designing and implementing test plans for UI and microservices
- Building and maintaining UI automation frameworks
- Performing API testing and integrating it into automated workflows
- Analyzing regression results and maintain test stability
- Actively participating in agile ceremonies
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- 2+ years of QA automation experience
- Solid experience in Java and JavaScript for test automation
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
- Familiarity with Linux environments and automation pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)
- Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cucumber
- Strong understanding of web application architecture and test strategy
- Proven experience in API testing, working with complex microservices architectures, and data validation.
- Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported.
- Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning.
BONUS POINTS
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, microservices testing, and cloud platforms
- Experience contributing to system-wide automation design
OUR TECH STACK
- Languages & Frameworks: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Cucumber, Playwright,
- Selenium WebDriver
- Infrastructure & DevOps: AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), Docker, Jenkins,
- Harness, Git
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis), Snowflake
- Cloud Services: AWS (EKS, EC2, S3, RDS)
- Testing & QA: REST Assured, Postman, JUnit, Allure, CI/CD pipelines
$106,256 - $129,786 a year
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual salary is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. The total compensation package for this position may also include commission or bonus, company equity, and competitive benefits.
ANYTHING ELSE?
Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter.
LIFE WITH BASIS TECHNOLOGIES
We’re committed to our people’s growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That’s why we’ve earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work 2025, WorkLife's #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in Chicago.
We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more.
Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond.
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