Senior Automation Tester

Medavie; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health solutions company is seeking a Senior Automation Tester to enhance software quality across multi-platform applications. This position involves creating automated test scripts, collaborating with development teams, and ensuring the adoption of DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in software development and a robust understanding of testing methodologies, aiming to deliver high-quality software products.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience required.
• Proficiency in Java and JavaScript/TypeScript needed.
• Experience with Selenium-based frameworks and API testing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure effective test coverage.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for automation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

JavaScript

Selenium

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Maven

Job description

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 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
• Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript
• 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)
• Git, Maven, CI tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins)
• 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
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Mentoring junior developers
• AI tools used in practical, tactical ways (e.g., AI in cloud environments, AI-assisted development in studio tools)

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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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: [e-mail] .