Senior Programmer Analyst

Medavie; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, vision, and dent

Employer‑paid pension matching

Annual incentive bonus

Additional vacation and Vacation-Purch

Career development and training

Wellness benefits and fitness programs

Job summary

Medavie is seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst to oversee enterprise QA and testing platforms, liaising with stakeholders and vendors to ensure reliable, secure testing tools aligned with needs.

You will manage platform administration, upgrades, and governance, while supporting continuous improvement in QA practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/IT/BTM or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on automation test development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and JSON with Node.js, Git/GitLab, Oracle RDBMS.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operation, admin, and support of enterprise QA/testing platforms.
• Lead vendor relationships, renewals, and product roadmaps.
• Coordinate platform upgrades and release activities with minimal disruption.
• Support QA processes: test planning, defect management, requirements traceability, reporting, and integration.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

JSON

Node.js

Git/GitLab

Oracle RDBMS

Selenium

WebdriverIO

Protractor

Cucumber

BDD

TDD

CI/CD

JIRA

ConnectALL

ALM

REST

XML

DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Technology Management, or a related field

Tools

JIRA

ConnectALL

ALM

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.

The Opportunity

The Senior Programmer Analyst is responsible for the operational management, support, and continuous improvement of enterprise quality assurance and testing platforms. This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders, internal technology teams, and external vendors to ensure testing tools and platforms remain reliable, secure, and aligned with organizational needs. The successful candidate will oversee platform administration, vendor relationships, contract renewals, system upgrades, and operational processes while supporting the ongoing evolution of quality assurance practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation, administration, and support of enterprise QA and testing platforms.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor relationships, including issue resolution, service reviews, contract renewals, and product roadmap discussions.
• Coordinate platform upgrades, enhancements, patches, and release activities while minimizing operational risk and disruption.
• Support QA operational processes including test planning, defect management, requirements traceability, reporting, and integration workflows.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements, manage priorities, and implement platform improvements.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and utilization while identifying opportunities for optimization and automation.
• Support governance activities including documentation, process compliance, reporting, and audit requirements.
• Partner with development, QA, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure platform stability and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Evaluate new tools, technologies, and vendor offerings and provide recommendations to support business objectives.
• Provide leadership, knowledge sharing, and subject matter expertise while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the QA and testing ecosystem.

Required Qualification

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Technology Management, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of hands‑on experience in automation test development using modern automation frameworks and tools. Required technical expertise includes Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and JSON, along with proficiency in Node.js, Git/GitLab, and Oracle RDBMS. Strong experience with automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Selenium JS, WebdriverIO, Protractor, and Cucumber. Solid understanding and practical application of Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD), Test‑Driven Development (TDD), and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) methodologies. Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automated testing solutions within Agile delivery environments. Minimum of 3+ years of experience supporting QA operational processes and tool administration, including JIRA, ConnectALL, and ALM. Proven success developing automated tests for web applications, REST services, and transaction‑based systems. Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and iterative development approaches. Experience working with XML, JSON, and modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries. Knowledge of Lean Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery best practices. Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work proactively with minimal supervision.

Other Qualifications

Experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST APIs, and microservice architecture. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized environments. Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms. Knowledge of secure coding practices and modern software design patterns. Experience mentoring developers or QA automation professionals. Experience integrating multiple testing tools and frameworks to support enterprise quality assurance practices. Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker Swarm, or Kubernetes. Passion for continuous learning and exploring new technologies and approaches.

Language Skills

English (spoken and written) required. French (spoken and written) is considered an asset.

Security Clearance Requirement

In conjunction with our contract with the Federal Government, candidates must be eligible to obtain Reliability Status Clearance (Enhanced Level B). This includes Fingerprinting, Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, and candidates must have resided in Canada for a minimum of five years and hold either Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizenship status.

What’s In It for You?

What makes us a different kind of employer? Our award‑winning culture, a team who really cares, unmatched training and support are all dedicated to ensuring you are set up for success.

We offer Permanent full‑time position with opportunity to grow in a well‑established organization. Flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work‑life balance. Remote and hybrid work options.

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental plan that is 100% employer paid effective on your first day.
• 100% employer‑matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Annual Incentive Bonus recognizing your contribution to our success.
• In addition to paid vacation, we offer a gifted week of vacation in your first year and an optional Vacation Purchase Program.
• An organization where we encourage personal learning and growth with opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Wellness benefits, health resources, and fitness center discounts.

Pay Range: $73,465 - $91,831

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization / Ce poste est actuellement vacant au sein de notre organisation. The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance‑based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results.

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.

We're recognized as one of Canada's best places to work and are a leading provider of health solutions and insurance for 1 in 10 Canadians.

Full careers. Full lives.

Medavie is a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care. Backed by the strength of a team of 8,500+ professionals from coast to coast, we’re committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest.

Medavie provides all‑in‑one private health insurance, public health administration, emergency medical services as Canada's largest contracted provider, as well as primary care, community health, mental health and addictions solutions, medical communications, and clinical training. As a not-for‑profit organization, Medavie is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement, and Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.