Senior Automation Tester

Medavie; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health solutions partner in Moncton is seeking a Senior Automation Tester to develop and maintain automated tests for large-scale applications. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills in Java and JavaScript, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement. A degree in Computer Science and security clearance are mandatory. This role offers competitive benefits, personal growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work options

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of software development experience.
• Proficient in English; French is an asset.
• Reliability Status Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers and QA teams for automated tests.
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks.
• Recommend and implement improvements to automation processes.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Selenium-based frameworks

API testing

SQL

DevOps culture

Testing methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Maven

Job description

Overview

Position Type : Permanent

If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life and the lives of others you’ve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner we put people first in everything we do and that begins with our team of 8000 professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest and it is reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Automation Tester you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, high-performance software for large-scale multi-platform applications. You’ll work closely with developers and QA teams to design and implement automated end-to-end functional tests. This role requires strong programming skills, a proactive mindset and the ability to lead automation efforts within your projects.

You’ll be responsible for prioritizing test automation tasks, recommending process improvements and ensuring automation strategies evolve with emerging technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to deliver automated functional and end-to-end tests
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts
• Recommend and implement improvements to automation processes
• Ensure timely delivery of automated tests aligned with project goals
• Support continuous improvement and DevOps best practices
• Stay current with new technologies and propose practical applications

What You Need to Succeed

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science or related field
• Languages: Proficiency in English is required (written & spoken). French would be an asset.
• Security Clearance: In conjunction with our contract with the Federal Government you will be required to have Reliability Status Clearance (Enhanced Level B). This includes Fingerprinting, Criminal Record Check, Credit Check and you must have resided in Canada for at least 5 years and hold Permanent Resident or Citizenship Status.
• Technical Skills:
• 5 years of software development experience
• Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript / TypeScript
• Spring Framework, JUnit, Oracle, XML, JSON
• Selenium-based frameworks (e.g. WebdriverIO)
• Mobile testing is a plus
• BDD testing with Gherkin / Cucumber
• API testing (SOAP / REST)
• Git, Maven, CI tools (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins)
• SQL / PL-SQL and relational databases
• Containerization (Docker) and/or orchestration (Kubernetes) is a plus
• Testing & Methodologies:
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, strategies and best practices
• Experience with DevOps culture, CI / CD pipelines and Agile development
• Familiarity with BDD, TDD and feature-driven development
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical and troubleshooting skills; strong communication, leadership and collaboration abilities; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Nice to Have: Quality control and operational excellence; secure coding practices; cloud platforms (AWS, Azure); mentoring junior developers; AI tools used in practical tactical ways

Tech Stack Overview

• Languages: Java, JavaScript, HTML / CSS, JSON, YAML, Python
• Frameworks: Spring Boot, Selenium WebdriverIO, Appium, Cucumber
• Tools: Git, GitLab, Jenkins, Maven
• Testing: BDD, TDD, CI / CD
• Data: SQL, PL-SQL
• Cloud & Containers: Docker, Kubernetes

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EEO and Accessibility

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process please email: .

Experience and Employment Details

Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills: Test Cases, Performance Testing, Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Agile, LoadRunner, User Acceptance Testing, Jira, Software Testing, Test Automation, HP ALM, Selenium

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1