Senior Automation Tester

Medavie Inc.; Moncton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health solutions partner is seeking a Senior Automation Tester. The role requires expertise in automation testing, collaboration with development teams, and the ability to enhance testing processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 5+ years in software development. Competitive salary and opportunities for personal growth are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience required.
• Proficiency in English is required, French is an asset.
• Experience with BDD, TDD, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to deliver automated functional and end-to-end tests.
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts.
• Support continuous improvement and DevOps best practices.

Skills

Programming

Automation Testing

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Node.js

JUnit

Docker

Job description

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 8,000+ 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’s 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: Security Clearance Requirement: 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
• Spring Framework, Junit, Oracle, XML, JSON
• Selenium-based frameworks (e.g., WebdriverIO)
• Node.js, Vue.js, Appium (mobile testing is a plus)
• BDD testing with Gherkin/Cucumber
• API testing (SOAP/REST)
• SQL/PL-SQL and relational databases
• Containerization (Docker) and 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
• AI tools used in practical, tactical ways (e.g., AI in cloud environments, AI-assisted development in studio tools)
• Frameworks: Spring Boot, Selenium, WebdriverIO, Appium, Cucumber
• Tools: Git, GitLab, Jenkins, Maven
• Testing: BDD, TDD, CI/CD

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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.