Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET

Job Description On behalf of our client, Affinity is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer / Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for a 5-month contract. Candidates must be located in the Lower Mainland and available for hybrid work. This role will support a custom solutions team focused on building, maintaining, and enhancing automated testing capabilities across enterprise applications. The successful candidate will have strong software development skills, deep testing expertise, and hands-on experience building automation frameworks from the ground up. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks and reusable testing solutions.Write, review, and maintain automated test code using C# and Visual Studio.Create automated UI, API, regression, and performance testing solutions.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing initiatives.Debug test failures, investigate root causes, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.Develop and execute automated and manual test cases across multiple applications and integrations.Participate in test strategy development, test planning, and quality assurance best practices.Contribute to quality metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release activities.Support release validation, deployment testing, and production verification activities. Qualifications Must-Haves Strong C# programming skillsDeep understanding of testing methodologiesExperience building and maintaining automation frameworks Core Requirements Write and review automated test code (C# is mandatory)Strong experience with Visual StudioBuild and own automation frameworksIntegrate tests into CI/CD pipelinesDebug test failures and identify root causesPerform API, UI, performance, and regression testingContribute to test strategy and quality metrics Top 5 Skills Strong C# programming skills.Hands-on experience with Visual Studio.Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks.CI/CD pipeline integration and automated testing practices.Test failure troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis. Affinity Earn Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/ About Affinity Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca Job Number: 13997